Your Advisory Team
Rod Drysdale, AIF®
Managing Partner
Professional Background
Rod Drysdale began his career in 1990 with Citigroup, where he spent 19 years in retail financial service roles that built a broad foundation in financial planning, investment strategy, and client service. In 2009, he founded Drysdale Wealth Management to create an independent, planning-focused firm centered on long-term client relationships.
Originally serving clients in Westchester County, NY, the firm expanded organically as long-standing clients relocated but continued working with Rod. Today, he serves individuals and families nationwide while remaining intentionally small, allowing for personal attention, responsiveness, and a high level of care.
Rod maintains an office in Pleasantville, NY, and a presence near his home in Pocono Pines, PA. His approach blends high-touch service with secure, modern technology to support clear communication and keep clients’ plans current. He earned a B.A. in Finance from the University of Vermont in 1989.
Personal
Outside the office, Rod enjoys traveling with his wife, Christine, playing golf, and taking on home improvement projects. He values time with family and especially enjoys being a father to three children and a new grandfather.

Gibson Drysdale, MBA
Investment Associate
Professional Background
Gibson joined Drysdale Wealth Management in early 2026 with the title of Investment Associate. He's currently assisting with client service and IT-related activities while studying for his FINRA licenses, with the aim to be fully licensed and registered later this year. Gibson Drysdale started his career as a Software Developer at Prudential Financial, where he spent more than 8 years supporting individual retirement products, including annuities and life insurance.
Gibson achieved a Masters of Business Administration from the New York University's Stern School of Business in 2022, specializing in Financial Systems and Analytics. Though he started his career in corporate technology, Gibson most enjoyed bridging the gap between business and technology. He looks forward to bringing his technical experiences to his new career in wealth management and financial planning. He graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science, double majoring in Computer Science and Business with a minor in Mathematics.
Personal
Gibson lives in Pocono Pines, PA with his wife, Kara, their son, and their dog. He enjoys playing golf and pickleball, cheering for the New York Mets and Liverpool F.C., and gaming of all varieties.