Brian Bass

What exactly do you do at our company?

I have the wonderful responsibility of working directly with our clients to help them prepare for and navigate through retirement.

What is your favorite part about working with McLean?

My favorite part of working at McLean is the people. I've never been around such an amazing, talented group of individuals who make coming to work every day so enjoyable.

What are 3 words you'd use to describe McLean?

Visionary. Planning. Income.

What's a fun fact about you many people may not know?

Aside from the whole baseball thing, I would say that most people don't know that I am an avid Cribbage player.

What do you like to do when you aren't working?

In my spare time, I love a round of golf and a great cigar.

Are you a coffee or tea person?

Coffee is the fuel for my soul.

How many different states have you lived in?

I have lived in 19 states and 2 foreign countries.

What's your favorite book or movie?

My favorite movie as a kid was Top Gun. To this day, I can still quote just about all of it.

Early bird or night owl?

Night owl.

What food have you tried that was the furthest out of your comfort zone?

Cauliflower. Hated it.

Managing Director - Financial Planning