Andrew Brenner

AMAWALK, N.Y. – Andrew Brenner peacefully passed away at his home in Amawalk, N.Y., surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was recently diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. He was 70 years old.

Born on Jan. 26, 1956, in Portland, to the late Robert and Barbara Brenner, he is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Linda; his daughter, Rachel, and his son, Noah.

Andrew, better known as “Andy,” obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as BS and MBA degrees from Penn’s Wharton School, of which he was a lifelong supporter. Andy was also a Certified Public Accountant.

Andy had a 40-plus year career on Wall Street, specializing in fixed-income securities, and most recently served as the Vice Chairman of National Alliance Securities. He was a frequent on-air contributor on the Fox Business network, CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and the NYSE.

Andy served on the University of Pennsylvania Basketball Board for over two decades, sat on the Boards of the Maine Jewish Museum and the Children’s Cancer Fund of New York Medical College. Most recently, he was a member of the UNE College of Business Executive Advisory Board. For many years he was a congregant and supporter of the Hebrew Congregation of Somers, N.Y., and later, the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland, of which he was proud to continue his great-grandfather’s devoted legacy.

When he was not working, Andy could most often be found at his residences in Old Orchard Beach, where he delighted in hosting friends and family. Andy maintained a close, yet enormous network of extended family members, business associates, and life-long friendships with his college classmates, all of whom will miss him dearly. Andy was a driven, hardworking, and passionate individual. Whether he offered an investment, philanthropy, or advice, Andy’s generosity knew no bounds.

Services will be held at the historic Etz Chaim Synagogue (267 Congress St.) on Sunday, March 8, at 11 a.m., with interment following at Mt. Sinai Cemetery (159 Hicks St.) in Portland. A memorial service held in Westchester County, N.Y., will be announced at a later date.

May Andy’s memory always be a Blessing.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Etz Chaim Synagogue.