Brown Advisory Announces Leadership Appointment Across Its Virginia Offices
 

Charlottesville, May 7, 2026 - Brown Advisory today announced that Drew Courtney has been appointed Head of its Virginia offices, reflecting the continued evolution of leadership across the region.

Courtney, who is based in Charlottesville, is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Brown Advisory, responsible for managing portfolios on behalf of individuals, families, endowments and foundations. He joined the firm in 2014 after working in the Global Wealth and Investment Management division at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and brings deep experience working closely with a wide range of clients. He holds a BA from the University of Virginia, where he was a three-time All-American in varsity tennis, and an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

Brown Advisory’s presence in Virginia spans its offices in Charlottesville, Richmond and Norfolk/Virginia Beach, reflecting a longstanding commitment to serving clients across the region. For more than three decades, the firm’s Virginia teams have advised individuals, families, endowments and foundations, combining deep local knowledge with access to the full breadth of Brown Advisory’s investment and advisory capabilities.

Across each of these markets, Brown Advisory is supported by established local leadership with deep roots in their communities, including Wistar Morris in Charlottesville, Chris Rusbuldt in Richmond and Amanda Gift in Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Their presence reinforces the firm’s commitment to maintaining strong, local relationships alongside its broader investment platform.

As Head of the Virginia offices, Courtney will work closely with teams across the region to support clients and colleagues, while ensuring that local relationships continue to benefit from the firm’s broader investment insights and specialist expertise.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to support our teams across Virginia and to help ensure clients continue to benefit from the depth, perspective and long-term approach that define Brown Advisory,” said Courtney. “We have an exceptional group of colleagues across the region, and I’m looking forward to working closely with them on behalf of our clients.”

Charlie Constable, Head of US Private Client, Endowments and Foundations at Brown Advisory, said: “Drew is a highly respected leader within our firm, known for his judgment, client focus and collaborative approach. His appointment ensures that clients across Virginia continue to benefit from close connection to the depth of expertise and capabilities Brown Advisory brings to every relationship.”

ABOUT BROWN ADVISORY

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management firm committed to providing its clients with a combination of investment performance, strategic advice and the highest level of service. Brown Advisory has been a private and independent firm since 1998. Today, the firm has more than 1,000 colleagues – each with an equity interest – serving private clients and institutions in around 50 countries from 20 offices globally and is responsible for approximately $186.1 billion in assets for private and institutional clients and charities as of May 1, 2026. The firm’s colleague equity ownership, experienced investment professionals and client-first culture help to make a material difference in the lives of its clients.

As of May 1, 2026, Brown Advisory had approximately $186.1 billion in client assets managed on a discretionary, non-discretionary and model delivery basis across the following affiliated entities: Brown Advisory LLC, Brown Investment Advisory & Trust Company, Brown Advisory Ltd., Brown Advisory Trust Company of Delaware, LLC, Brown Advisory Investment Solutions Group LLC, Marylebone Partners LLP, Rock Creek Group LLC and Signature Financial Management, Inc.

For more information, please visit www.brownadvisory.com.