Brian Fraser, CFA, CAIA, is an Instructor of Finance at Colorado Mesa University and the Founder and Principal of Canyon Creek Investment Advisors, Ltd. A Colorado native and Marine Corps veteran, Brian brings a unique blend of discipline, local sensibility, and leadership cultivated through years of service and professional excellence. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Colorado Mesa University, graduating cum laude, and a Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in corporate finance and investments from the University of Denver. Brian is a dual charterholder, having earned both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations — credentials that underscore his commitment to the highest standards in investment management.
Brian’s career spans key roles as a commercial credit analyst, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance, and Director of Investments at a regional bank, where he oversaw substantial growth in assets under management. At Canyon Creek Investment Advisors, he provides fiduciary, tailored wealth management, and financial planning rooted in transparency, ethics, and client focus. Brian’s extensive background — including teaching, committee leadership, and direct portfolio oversight — positions him as a trusted advisor to individuals and organizations seeking sound, goals-based investment guidance.
Brian’s career spans key roles as a commercial credit analyst, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance, and Director of Investments at a regional bank, where he oversaw substantial growth in assets under management. At Canyon Creek Investment Advisors, he provides fiduciary, tailored wealth management, and financial planning rooted in transparency, ethics, and client focus. Brian’s extensive background — including teaching, committee leadership, and direct portfolio oversight — positions him as a trusted advisor to individuals and organizations seeking sound, goals-based investment guidance.