Jake Zalewski

Jake Zalewski serves as the CEO and CCO of Brio Financial Group, where his thoughtful approach helps each client feel supported, accepted, and valued. His commitment to upholding clients’ best interests infuses every aspect of our team’s work. Whether he is making simple operational decisions or major strategic choices, Jake strives to ensure his leadership creates positive, intentional client experiences.

From his perspective, providing in-depth financial guidance is only half of Brio’s job — Jake is proud of our unique commitment to being there through every twist and turn in a client’s life. He knows that listening to each client, remembering and understanding their goals, and helping them navigate the financial advising process are responsibilities that matter. 

Jake brings deep leadership experience to his role as our team’s President. He has served as Vice President of Western Operations for the Follet Higher Education Group and Chief Operating Officer for PBA Galleries. Today, he finds meaning and fulfillment in helping our team to truly support clients’ lifelong needs and bring them closer to their most important goals. 

EDUCATION & ACCREDITATIONS  

• B.A., Business, Saint Mary’s College of California 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 

Jake is an active and engaged community member and is proud to support a number of Bay Area organizations, including: 

• Marine Mammal Center 

• Horizon's Foundation 

• GLAAD Media Awards 

• Our Family Coalition Annual Gala 

LIFE PASSIONS 

Jake loves his life, his work, his home, his friends, his community, and most of all, being such a deep part of the kids, Boone and Grayson's, life.  He also finds balance by cycling, running, skiing, hiking, paddle boarding, and traveling. His newest passion is spending time on his farm managing his orchard, garden and the merlot grapes.  He even has his own tractor!