Brandy Ward, Wealth Manager at Windward, has been part of the team for over a decade. She began as a college intern at UMKC, where a professor recognized her potential and encouraged her toward financial planning. Just weeks in, she shifted her studies from accounting to finance, drawn to the combination of tax planning and holistic financial guidance. Over the years, she’s guided clients through life’s milestones of retirement, business growth, philanthropy, education, and difficult losses. Brandy enjoys supporting self-employed individuals and small business owners, drawing from her own experience as the spouse of an entrepreneur. Her small-town roots in Butler, Missouri, give her a strong sense of community, which she brings into every client relationship. At home, she and her husband, Matty, are raising two children. Life outside the office often involves motocross races, youth sports, and family adventures outdoors.