Our Team

Kirk Pickell, AWMA®, is Executive Vice President, Wealth Management at Brownstone Wealth Management, where he provides leadership across the firm’s advisory model, investment oversight, and client relationship strategy. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Kirk delivers comprehensive wealth management guidance to individuals, families, and business owners seeking a highly personalized and long-term advisory partnership.

Kirk began his career in 1992 and joined Janney Montgomery Scott in 2002, drawn to the firm’s client-first mission and its alignment with his relationship-driven approach to advisory work. His background as a financial advisor, private investor, and real estate developer provides clients with a holistic and grounded perspective on financial decision-making, long-term planning, and multigenerational wealth stewardship.

Kirk holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ (AWMA®) designation, a specialized wealth management program developed in collaboration with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Kirk chairs the Finance Committee for the 100 Club of Rhode Island and is a past president and current board member of the Narragansett Lions Club.

Bryan Pickell, CFP®, is Vice President / Investments at Brownstone Wealth Management, where he provides leadership in investment strategy, portfolio construction, and market research. He plays a central role in shaping and overseeing Brownstone’s advisory framework, ensuring that the firm’s investment guidance is rigorously aligned with each client’s objectives, risk parameters, and long-term planning considerations.

Bryan joined Brownstone in 2018 from the Portfolio Management team at Providence Investment Management, LP, an institutional hedge fund recognized by Barron’s as the #1 hedge fund globally in 2010. Since arriving at the firm, he has been instrumental in advancing Brownstone’s disciplined, data-driven investment approach and enhancing the firm’s client service model. Bryan leads the development of Brownstone’s market insights and investment commentary, delivering clear, actionable perspectives on macroeconomic trends and portfolio positioning to clients and centers of influence.

Bryan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. He sits on the board of the 100 Club of Rhode Island and the Advisory Board of South County Hospital. Bryan is a past president and current board member of the Narragansett Lions Club.

Jennifer Burgio has been with Janney for more than 20 years and serves as Brownstone Wealth Management’s senior financial planner. In her role, she works closely with clients to help identify, clarify, and pursue their financial goals through a structured and comprehensive planning process. Jen also leads the development and implementation of Brownstone’s client relationship initiatives, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience across the advisory practice.

Jen brings extensive operations expertise to her work, providing the team with a unique ability to navigate complex challenges, streamline processes, and deliver solutions that support both client objectives and the firm’s service model. Her commitment to precision and responsiveness is central to Brownstone’s client experience.

Crystal Dubowski is a Registered Private Client Associate at Brownstone Wealth Management, where she supports the team’s advisory and client service efforts across account administration, operational coordination, and client communication. She brings a distinctive perspective to the financial services profession, shaped by a prior career in healthcare that honed her analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to problem-solving.

Before transitioning into finance, Crystal spent more than a decade as an Occupational Therapist, working in complex clinical environments that required precision, empathy, and a disciplined approach to helping individuals achieve meaningful outcomes. In 2022, she redirected her expertise toward the financial industry, driven by a desire to expand her professional impact and apply her skill set within a dynamic, client-focused advisory practice.

Crystal plays an integral role in supporting Brownstone’s operational workflows and delivering a seamless, high-quality experience for clients.