Based in Hilton Head, South Carolina, Brian Stertzer spent over four decades as an asset management professional at WealthStone, Inc., including time as managing director of the asset management division. Brian Stertzer also served as principal, investment committee chairman, and portfolio manager in the years leading up to his retirement in 2023.

In retirement, Brian Stertzer has developed relationships with several community organizations in South Carolina, including the Hilton Head Presbyterian Church. He is an active leader of both the Specific Purpose Endowment and Legacy Giving programs. An experienced student-athlete, he engages with both local and national chapters of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His volunteer work also includes the local Boys and Girls Club of America Hilton Head Island chapter. His personal interests, meanwhile, range from spinning classes to paddleboarding, as well as sports such as golf and tennis.

Brian Stertzer studied accounting and economics at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. He played varsity baseball at North Carolina State University and both varsity baseball and basketball in high school. He achieved various professional designations during his career, including Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner.