J. Stuart "Stu" Bradley MBA, CFA^®, CFP^®

Stu Bradley believes that well-th means having time for the things that matter most: enjoying life in community with others at his favorite martial arts studio, on the golf course, traveling with family, or on a meditation retreat.

Growing up, Stu dreamed of being an astronaut or jet pilot. He played ice hockey in the winter and attended YMCA overnight camp in the summer. While he didn't end up at NASA, he studied astrophysics as an undergrad which eventually led to a NASA-funded satellite to test theories about The Big Bang origin of the universe.

After earning his MBA, Stu launched a finance career in China, but it was his time as a camp counselor that showed him how much he enjoyed helping others. Wanting to help in ways that investment banking could not, Stu launched a career coaching practice focused on recent graduates struggling to get their first job, a stage in life Stu felt especially challenging. With his background in finance, Stu eventually found financial planning and his role at Hightower. To him, wealth management is the best way to combine his love for teaching, investments, and personal connection.

Stu's goal for retirement is to live with freedom-exploring new places, embracing new experiences, and creating a lasting legacy for his children. If you meet Stu, ask him about the family's pet cockatiel, or his experience in the Far East. Whether its swapping stories about golf or the best place to travel internationally, Stu is always ready for a new conversation.