Brian Dowhower

Head of Truist Wealth

Brian Dowhower is the Head of Truist Wealth. In this role, he leads teams that deliver holistic wealth management solutions to affluent, high, and ultra-high net worth individuals, families, and business owners in the U.S. and abroad. He also oversees Truist Wealth’s distinct solutions for individuals and businesses in the medical, legal, sports, and entertainment industries. Brian reports to Kristin Lesher, Chief Wholesale Banking Officer at Truist. He is a member of the company’s Operating Council.

Prior to being named to this position, Brian was the Head of Wealth & Institutional Advisory Solutions which includes all regional and specialty wealth advisors within Truist Wealth Management, as well as institutional businesses including Corporate Truist and Escrow, Foundations and Endowments, Custody, and asset management through Sterling Capital.

Prior to joining Truist Wealth, he was an investment banker at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (STRH) with coverage and leadership responsibilities in the financial services, technology, and financial sponsor groups. He managed teams that delivered a full suite of investment banking services to these firms and their portfolio companies, including merger & acquisition advice, equity and debt capital raising, treasury services and financial risk management advice.

In addition, from 2012 to 2015, Brian served as head of corporate development and M&A for Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC, a nationally known provider of liquidity services to financial institutions. Brian began his career as an attorney with King & Spalding in Atlanta.

Brian has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from Washington & Lee University. Brian graduated from Marist School in Atlanta.