Brittyn Russell Brender, J.D., CFP®, CPWA®
Managing Director
Brittyn Russell Brender, J.D., CFP®, CPWA®, is Managing Director at Versant Capital Management, where she serves as an advisor to wealthy families, leading the delivery of the firm’s family office and wealth management services. With a focus on building long-term relationships, she provides strategic guidance across financial, estate, and legacy planning. As an attorney with specialized training in estate planning and probate, Brittyn combines legal knowledge with financial expertise to help families achieve their goals and transfer wealth across generations.
Brittyn began her career as a Financial Analyst at The Ayco Company, a Goldman Sachs subsidiary, before joining Tolleson Wealth Management in 2006. There, she advanced to Managing Director, advising families through complex financial decisions and leading a team of wealth advisors dedicated to client success. She played a key role in the development of Tolleson Private Bank’s Trust Department, ultimately leading the Private Trust Group as Senior Vice President. Additionally, she served as Senior Vice President at Argent Trust Company, where she was the primary relationship contact for client families.
Brittyn earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School, with a concentration in estate planning and probate. In addition, she is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor.
Brittyn lives in Fort Worth with her husband and two children. She is involved in her community, serving on the board and executive team for the Foundation for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy of Fort Worth, as a member of the Puttin’ on the Pink Committee for Texas Health Resources’ Kupferle Women’s Hospital, and as past board member of the Junior League of Fort Worth. On weekends, she enjoys cheering on her children at their various sports activities.