Brad Thompson
Financial Planner
Background: Brad has over 25+ years of experience as a financial planner. He has managed money through the 'tech bubble' of 2000-2002, the 'great recession' of 2008-2009, and the 'COVID-19 market' from February 2020 to the present.
He has been an independent financial planner since 2011. He founded NuVista Financial Services LLC. Previously, he was a Senior Consultant to Financial Advisors for Van Kampen Investments (now Invesco) for nine years and a Tax Professional.
Investment Philosophy: Minimizing losses is more important to the ultimate success of an investment plan than maximizing gains.
“Managing investments is more about risk management than return management.” — Benjamin Graham (Known as the “father of value investing.” Mentor to Warren Buffett. On Investopedia's “Greatest Investors” list.)
Education: In 1994, he earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL.
Community Involvement: He is an elected Precinct Committeeman for the Plainfield Township Republican Organization. He serves on the board and teaches History, Economics, and Government for The Learning Vine in Naperville, IL.
Personal: Brad and his wife of 25 years reside in Plainfield, IL, with their three children and two cats.
Hobbies: Brad is an avid table tennis player, disc golfer, investor, and media production enthusiast.
You can contact Brad at the contact information below or message him by visiting our Contact Us page.
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