Brandes began her career at Commonwealth Financial in an Operational role, and is now part of LPL Business Solutions, servicing Seapoint Wealth. She graduated from Plymouth State University with her Bachelors in Business Administration, with a Concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics.
Outside of work, Brandes enjoys event planning, traveling, creative writing, podcasting and cooking. She spent the majority of her life in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and currently resides in San Diego, enjoying all the outdoor activities California has to offer.