Brandon J. Shaw

Brandon J. Shaw’s journey is one driven by a deep-rooted passion for helping others—a value he embraced early as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This commitment to service shaped Brandon’s life and career, fueling his dedication to educating and empowering others in their financial lives.

Brandon began his professional journey with degrees in Finance, Economics, and Accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After gaining valuable experience at BNY Mellon, he joined MassMutual Pittsburgh in October 2011, where he quickly stood out for his personalized approach to financial guidance. His dedication and vision led him to merge his practice with fellow Financial Professionals, Paul Herzog and Dennis Kistner in 2015, ultimately founding Herzog Kistner Shaw Financial Partners in 2017, where he now leads the team.

Constantly driven to deepen his expertise, Brandon became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP®), and earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®), and Certified Family Business Specialist (CFBS) designations. He pursued advanced studies at both Stockton University and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, demonstrating his commitment to offering top-tier service to his clients.

Today, Brandon continues to stay at the forefront of financial services while keeping a pulse on global technology and innovation. Away from work, he finds balance by skiing, boating, watching podcasts, and relaxing at his lake house in Charlotte, North Carolina. Now living in Germantown Hills, Illinois, with his wife, Lauren, Brandon brings his passion for helping others into every client interaction, driven by a lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and growth.