Brittany Buffington is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is passionate about guiding clients through the financial planning process and the meaningful relationships it builds, approaching every interaction with trust, expertise, and genuine responsiveness.
Brittany began her career at Manning & Napier in 2005, serving across the investment growth team, Client Services, and Family Wealth Management before spending 14 years at firms including Merrill Lynch, Stifel, and Elevatus Wealth Management. She returned to Manning & Napier in 2026 as a Financial Consultant, drawn back by the firm's culture of collaboration, deep expertise, and shared commitment to serving clients with care and excellence.
Outside of the office, Brittany enjoys time with her husband Rod and their two sons, Grant and Levi. She is an avid spinner and hiker, enjoys wine tasting, and loves attending local live music events. Brittany is also actively involved in her community, serving as a member of the Estate Planning Council of Rochester and the Eastside Church Oversight Team, and volunteering with Recovery All Ways (RAW).
Brittany earned a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from Syracuse University in 2005. She holds her CFP® certification, Series 65 license, and is a Notary Public for the State of New York.
