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Patti Brennan

Patti Brennan

Formal First Name
Patricia (Patti)

Patti Brennan, CFP®, CFS, is the President and CEO of Key Financial, Inc., a firm that provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services. With a nursing degree from Georgetown University, Patti founded Key Financial in 1985. She is known for communicating complex financial concepts in simple terms and providing comprehensive wealth management with integrated strategies that are unique to each client. She has consistently been ranked as one of America’s Top Financial Advisors by major industry publications such as Forbes magazine, Barron's magazine, and The Financial Times. Patti is highly involved in the community—a firm believer in giving back, she serves on the boards of Brandywine Valley YMCA, Cuddle My Kids, Royal Alliance Advisory, and eMoney Advisory.

Professional Experience


Academic History

Awards and Recognitions

  • Barron's Hall of Fame
  • Barron's Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2006–2020
  • Barron's Top Independent Financial Advisors, 2007–2020
  • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2006–2020
  • Forbes America's Top 250 Wealth Advisors, 2016–2020
  • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2018–2020
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018–2020


Community Involvement