Brad is passionate about helping Advice First client families connect their money with their purpose. He has brought together a team of professionals who share common values and collaborate to help their client families thrive across the generations. Brad started out as a sole proprietor in the wealth management industry in 1998, soon earning awards of recognition for his efforts. After ten years, he realized he did not want to have his epitaph read Here lies Brad, who made his clients a great return on investment (ROI)—he saw the importance of taking clients deeper in their planning process. By putting clients’ stories, values and philosophies before their numbers, Brad was able to help them uncover their family values and connect their resources to those values and their goals. This new way of thinking helps clients maximize their return on life (ROL). This focus led Brad to new heights as a life-centered planner. In 2010, he was named in the Top 5 Wealth Builder category by Investment Planning Counsel. In 2018, Kingdom Advisors Canada awarded Brad the coveted Advisor with Purpose award. For 2018 and 2019, IPC awarded his team with the top Value of Advice award in recognition of superior financial planning. Brad is also a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA).Brad and his wife, Laurie, live in Waterloo and have three adult children. They are active in their church, as well as other non-profit organizations. Brad enjoys the outdoors and grilling on his Traeger smoker. He is an avid follower of everything football.
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