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Brian Beers

Former Managing Editor
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  • Investing
  • Banking
  • Economy
  • Sports business
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  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Syracuse University

About the author
Brian Beers is a former managing editor for Bankrate. He oversaw editorial coverage of banking, investing, the economy and all things money. Previously, he was the director of editorial production for CNBC Digital where he received an Emmy-nomination for the long-form digital feature "Boom, Bust and Blame: The Inside Story of America's Economic Crisis."

Brian is driven to help people learn more about their money and investments knowing that it could end up positively impacting them in a real-life financial decision someday.

His work has been published on CNBC, Investopedia, MagnifyMoney, NBC Sports, The Drive and Yahoo. He also spent a number of years as the lead digital producer of SportsBiz with Darren Rovell.

Brian holds a B.S. in finance from Syracuse University and lives in New York with his family.

Brian's latest articles

  • Robinhood Review

    Robinhood offers zero commission trades on stocks, ETFs and options — a key feature that made Robinhood a household name. Commission-free cryptocurrency trading is also available, albeit with a built-in markup.

    9 min read Jun 03, 2026
  • Vanguard Review

    Though investors who want to be in control may feel Vanguard falls short, hands-off investors who like the investment firm's low-cost mutual funds and ETFs will feel right at home.

    6 min read May 12, 2026
  • Fidelity Investments Review

    Fidelity made a name for itself with mutual funds that were ahead of the curve, and its online broker platform looks to help customers share in that success via in-depth research tools and low transaction costs.

    4 min read May 12, 2026
  • Best Financial Advisors: Top Firms For 2025

    Financial advisors can assist with many aspects of your financial life. Bankrate evaluated dozens of firms and identified the best to consider for your wealth management and planning needs.

    9 min read Oct 31, 2025
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    5 ways to double your money

    Investors have a number of ways to turn their money into a bigger bankroll, with varying levels of risk and return.

    5 min read Oct 01, 2025