Andre graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1987 with a Liberal Arts Degree in Political Science and History. Thereafter, he went on to Southern Illinois University School of Law where he received his jurist doctorate in 1990.
In 2002, Andre decided to make a career change and became a financial advisor for Legg Mason Wood Walker. In the summer of 2004, Andre resigned his position with Legg to become a stay-at-home dad to care for his daughter. Andre joined Stewart Wealth Management in 2005.In June 2007, Stewart Wealth Management became a part of Cary Street Partners LLC.
Andre, his wife, Carol, and their two children reside in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. Andre is active in charitable organizations including, Rappahanock Big Brothers Big Sisters, Home of Miracles and Embraces, Inc. and The Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia.