Brian Bell

Brian Bell is a highly educated and accomplished finance professional with experience in corporate finance, distressed loan advisory, and real estate banking. Bell became a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) after passing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam. He studied MBA in Finance at the University of Notre Dame and earned his BA in Economics from UC Santa Barbara, where he honed his analytical skills and gained a deep understanding of financial markets.

Bell's professional journey began at Montgomery Securities, where he worked as a Summer Associate in the Corporate Finance- Fixed Income Department. From there, he went on to hold various positions at Scotia Capital, including Associate- Corporate Banking, Director- Real Estate Banking, and also worked in Institutional Settlement Advisor-Operations Department. He later moved to Quantumshift Inc, GATX Capital Corp, and then to Union Bank of California as Vice President- Senior Loan Workout Analyst.

Currently, Brian Bell is the Managing Director- Senior Distressed Loan Advisor at Silicon Valley Bank, where he continues to demonstrate his wealth of knowledge and expertise in financial modeling, strategic planning, and investment banking. He has a passion for financial management, and his exceptional communication and leadership skills make him stand out.