Briana D’Esposito is a financial advisor and wealth manager passionate about empowering individuals — especially women and diverse communities — to achieve financial independence through smart, values-driven financial planning.
Briana is the Founder of Oleada Financial, an independent financial planning firm dedicated to providing thoughtful, fee-based guidance rooted in clarity, integrity, and long-term strategy.
With over six years of experience as a financial advisor and nearly a decade in private equity, Briana brings a unique blend of institutional expertise and deeply personalized planning. She has worked alongside executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performing professionals navigating complex financial decisions.
Growing up, Briana experienced financial challenges following her parents' divorce. Her father struggled with bills, while her mother, through hard work and determination, created stability for the family. This experience shaped Briana's dedication to empowering others through financial planning.
As she advanced in her career, Briana realized that many of the brilliant women and diverse individuals she worked with lacked the financial literacy they needed. It was this realization that led her to pursue financial planning as a way to positively impact others, just as her own advisors had done for her.
Briana works hard to create a space for her clients that is filled with love, compassion, vulnerability, and honesty—qualities that are often lacking in the finance industry. She is deeply committed to guiding her clients toward financial independence while helping them embrace the journey with confidence and clarity.
A proud graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a BA in Sociology, Briana blends analytical expertise with a deep understanding of human behavior. She holds a Series 65 license.
Splitting her time between Venice Beach, California, and Sayulita, Mexico, Briana embraces a vibrant, adventurous lifestyle. When she’s not working with clients, you can find her traveling the world, surfing, practicing yoga, or contributing to the Burning Man community. She’s also a PADI Open Water Diver and Certified Ocean Mermaid. A lover of music, dancing, and live events, she believes that life — like finance — is about balance.
