Hi! I'm
Brian
The founder of Finding Opa, Whether you’re new to family history research, an established historian facing a brick wall, or merely curious about your past, I offer professional genealogical services customized to you and your goals.
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Finding
Opa
- Bringing Personal genealogy to life -
- A veteran Owned Company -
full-service genealogist
Professional & Personal
1. Begin with a FREE Consultation
It's a relationship, not a transaction.
Together, we'll discuss where you are in your journey and the specific services that best fit your project needs.
2. Establish a Goal
During the FREE consultation, we will establish a research goal and start an exhaustive search of the millions of available records to find your family's story.
3. Share the Discoveries
Throughout the research process, you remain an integral part of all the findings and receive emails and other correspondence, keeping you up-to-date with all discoveries.
4. The Results and Reports
After the project, you'll receive an in-depth report of the entire project, including Pedigree charts, images, and documents. All beautifully organized in a personalized binder.
Document retreival
An expert in finding vital dates, names, and places crucial to any ancestral journey.
Tracing Ancestry
Customized descendant research and development of generational family charts.
One-on-one services
Dedicated to YOU and your search for those who have gone before.
discover your history-
A Personal Discovery
After spending most of my life not knowing my own birth mother…
Personal & customized
Genealogy
Services
- Full-Service Genealogy Research
- Individually Customized Projects.
- In-Depth Reports & World-Wide Document Retrieval.
- Ancestral Analysis & Pedigree Charts
- Meticulously reviewed for Accuracy
*My mother on a Company Basketball Team.
Personal Strategies
Together we can discuss goals about your family history, overcome challenges, and develop the best project for your needs.
Workshops, Conferences, & Memberships
Continuing education along with attending annual workshops and national conferences has enabled me to leverage new technological resources that contribute to faster research and shorter turnaround times.
Adventure Awaits
Beginning professional research on your family tree may seem daunting. I assure you that together we can find the answers and explore your genealogical journey in a fun and enjoyable way.
*All research and projects are completed according to the “Professional Practices” and “Code of Ethics” set forth and established by The Association of Professional Genealogists.
Client Experiences
See how I’ve helped others achieve their genealogy goals.
Miranda, Orlando
Confidence is Everything
“After spending most of my life believing that I had to put aside my own needs to take of others, I finally realized that I do not have to choose between being self-compassionate and compassionate to others.”
Jack Reynolds, Minneapolis
Conecting the Right Pieces
After spending most of my life believing that I had to put aside my own needs to take of others, I finally realized that I do not have to choose between being self-compassionate and compassionate to others.
Karen Hart, Detroit
Opening Up to Public Speaking
After spending most of my life believing that I had to put aside my own needs to take of others, I finally realized that I do not have to choose between being self-compassionate and compassionate to others.