Meet The Insight Team

Insight Investment Advisers was founded to support owners of investment property make their next move. We believe the decision to sell and reinvest is economical as well as emotional. Approaching the decision holistically leads to the best outcome.

 
 
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Joshua Wright - Investment Adviser / President

Josh has been helping clients navigate the world of investing and financial planning since 2003. With over two decades of experience, he has built a career dedicated to crafting thoughtful strategies tailored to his clients’ unique goals. After starting with a large investment firm, Josh co-founded a financial services company in 2007, a registered investment adviser firm in 2012, and ultimately launched his own firm in 2017.

Growing up in the hotel business, Josh gained an early appreciation for the importance of diversification and tax-advantaged strategies. Today, he’s known for his expertise in unique investment approaches, alternative investments, 1031 exchanges, and passive real estate opportunities. He believes that while planning is the foundation of financial success, the true impact comes from the investment strategy driving that plan. His forward-thinking views offer clients a one-of-a-kind solution to meet their financial needs.

Josh remains actively involved with the KC Estate Planning Society and is a strong supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association. As a mentor to the College of Business at Kansas State University, he enjoys guiding the next generation of business leaders.

An avid reader, Josh is often juggling two or three books at once, and he has a passion for health, fitness, and fast cars. He lives in Overland Park, KS, with his wife Nicole and their beloved pug, Stella.

Schedule time with Josh

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Brandon Bruckman - Investment Adviser / Advisory Board

Brandon runs our Milwaukee office. He is focused on growing the 1031 / DST business as well as adding investment clients. Brandon also leads our marketing efforts and investment due diligence.

Prior to Insight, Brandon founded West Chapman & Co., a consultancy that assists clients in growing their business by gaining insights through data.  Brandon has assisted large and small businesses in industries ranging from Financial Services to Logistics to Pharmaceuticals. 

Prior to founding West Chapman & Co., Brandon worked at a prominent Hedge Fund as the Head of Fixed Income Financing.  Following that experience, he co-founded a Healthcare consultancy assisting hospitals in making vendor selections.

Schedule time with Brandon

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Julia Fritzlen - Investment Adviser

Julia is a Kansas City native and works out of our Leawood, KS office. Julia leverages her analytical and data-driven approach to assist clients in strategically transitioning from active real estate holdings to constructing passive real estate portfolios.

Prior to her current role, Julia dedicated close to a decade to the medical device industry, specializing in creative capital financing. During her time in healthcare, in addition to partnering with some of the region’s largest health systems, she spent a significant amount of time supporting rural and community hospitals. Julia translates her commitment to farmers, ranchers and landowners in her role at Insight.

Julia is married to her husband John. Together they have three young children and a black Labrador named Gus. She actively engages in her church and community, contributing to organizations like St. Teresa’s Academy and WIRED. A member of Kansas City CREW and CCIM, she also enjoys traveling, family time at the lake, running, skiing and reading.

Schedule time with Julia

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Jessica Greene – Executive Assistant

Jessica has been the Executive Assistant to Joshua Wright for five years, supporting the team with a friendly and organized approach. She calls Albany County, NY home, where she lives with her husband and their three children. Before joining the financial industry, Jessica worked in the fashion world as an allocation manager, leading the women’s leather goods team.

Jessica enjoys traveling and trying new foods with her family. Some of her favorite adventures have been exploring the Amalfi Coast and South Africa, where she made wonderful memories.

If you need help or want to get in touch with Josh, Jessica is always happy to assist. You can reach her at Jessica@InvestwithInsight.com.

 

Melissa murtoff – Client Services team lead

Melissa has dedicated her career to delivering exceptional client service, managing administrative processes, and ensuring smooth and efficient office operations. She began her professional journey in healthcare as a CT Technologist, focusing on patient care for nearly 20 years. In 2017, she transitioned into the insurance industry as a Loss Control Technician at Sompo, a global leader in property, casualty, and specialty insurance.

Melissa joined the team in 2024, bringing her wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence. Her ability to stay organized and support both clients and colleagues makes her an invaluable part of the firm.

You can reach Melissa at ClientServices@InvestwithInsight.com.

 

Andrea swope– Client Services manager

Andrea plays a key role in ensuring the team delivers on its commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients. She joined the firm in 2024, bringing with her extensive experience from a career rooted in financial services. Andrea has a proven track record of managing teams focused on operations, client service, and business processes in asset management, wealth management, and investment advisory environments.

Andrea earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Quantitative Analysis from Gardner-Webb University. Her leadership and dedication make her an integral part of the team.

 
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Dillin Degnan - Real Estate ANalyst

Dillin brings a wealth of financial expertise and analytical insight to the team, applying his skills to support real estate investment strategies for the firm. Based in Rhode Island, he has extensive experience budgeting and forecasting large construction initiatives nationwide during his time at CVS Health. He also served as a financial analyst for Ximedica, a medical research and development company, where he successfully guided the organization through financial challenges during the 2020 pandemic.

Outside of work, Dillin enjoys listening to audiobooks, exploring the outdoors, and hitting the slopes to snowboard. His analytical skills and dedication make him an invaluable asset to the firm’s real estate initiatives.

 

Brandon langley - portfolio manager

Brandon brings a data-driven approach to portfolio management, finding clarity and objectivity in the wealth of market price data. He believes this information is a powerful tool, helping clients stay focused on their financial plans even during periods of market uncertainty.

Brandon joined the team in 2024 in a sub-advisory capacity and has been collaborating with fellow Portfolio Manager Jon Robinson since 2003. Together, they refined their investment philosophy in the futures markets during the Financial Crisis, leading to the creation of their asset management firm in 2013.

Before working full-time with Jon, Brandon served as a Credit Risk Manager for Wells Fargo’s automotive lending division, Wells Fargo Dealer Services. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

 

jon robinson - portfolio manager

Jon is passionate about helping clients achieve better financial outcomes through disciplined investment strategies designed to overcome natural human biases. He focuses on creating approaches that help clients stay committed to their financial plans, even in challenging market conditions.

Jon joined the team in 2024 in a sub-advisory capacity and has been collaborating with fellow Portfolio Manager Brandon Langley since 2003. Together, they founded a quantitative alternative investment firm in 2006 and launched an asset management firm in 2013.

Jon began his career as a Trader and Market Maker at Bear Stearns and later served as an Equity Research Analyst with Prudential Equity Group. He holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and economics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.