Alex LaBrunerie
Alex LaBrunerie, a native Columbian, has been an Investment Advisor since 1989. After college at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, he worked in the investment and finance industry in Los Angeles, Chicago and Denver. In 1994, Alex opened central Missouri’s only independent broker/dealer company and has successfully expanded it since to include independent, fee-based […]
Ferd LaBrunerie
Ferd grew up St. Joseph, Missouri and often visited his grandparents and uncles in Columbia. After graduation from Harvard College in 1958, Ferd worked in banking in Kansas City. In 1966, seeing an opportunity to enter the then embryonic field of supplemental retirement savings and investments, he moved to Columbia and started a firm emphasizing […]
Leslie Wilbers
Leslie grew up in Jefferson City and started working in her family’s real estate business during high school and college. She attended Colorado State University and graduated from the University of Missouri. Leslie began at LaBrunerie as an intern in 2010 and became an equity partner in the firm in 2016. She especially enjoys the […]
Bret Rodabaugh, CFP®
Bret grew up in Lowry City, Mo. with a population of 664 and was active in scouting and sports in Lowry City. He worked in the automotive parts industry while attending the University of Missouri. Upon graduation in 2014, Bret began his career as an investment professional at LaBrunerie in 2014. Bret plays a large […]
Levi Bremer
Levi graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in Marketing in 2022. During his academic career, he owned a lawn care business. Through this he learned the importance of client service. He continues to grow his passion for client services in the finance industry here at LaBrunerie Financial. When he’s not servicing clients, he […]
Jim Marberry
Jim is a U.S. Army veteran, who served on active duty from 1971-1974. He graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a degree in accounting. Jim and his wife Marjorie have been part of the Columbia Community since 1974, when Jim began as a staff accountant with MFA Incorporated. In 1984, Jim and partners Dave […]
Denise Nelson
Denise, the founder of Accounting Plus, has 30 years of accounting experience. Her entrepreneurial career began when she received a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Mizzou, where she fell in love with the wide variety of work that accountants do. Denise refers clients to the registered investment advisory firm, LaBrunerie Financial, from time to […]
Michel Flatt
Michel grew up in Columbia, Missouri, and developed a strong work ethic early on by working multiple jobs throughout college, gaining experience in a variety of customer-focused roles. She graduated from Stephens College with a bachelor’s degree. Michel joined LaBrunerie Financial in 2023 and currently serves as a Client Service Representative. She is committed to […]
Luke Hynes
Luke grew up in Jefferson City, where he attended Helias Catholic High School before continuing his education at Columbia College. Luke played on the men’s soccer team at Columbia College while obtaining his degree in finance. Luke enjoys helping clients in the process of accomplishing their financial goals, making sure they feel informed, supported, and […]
Thomas Chaney
A native of Willow Springs, MO, Thomas attended the University of Missouri, where he earned a degree in Economics with a minor in French. Thomas joined the firm as an intern in 2024 before transitioning into his current full-time role. He is dedicated to providing clients with seamless, efficient support while contributing to the firm’s […]