Shortly after his birth in Rockford, Illinois, Braden’s family relocated to the great city of Dayton. Family is the most important thing to Braden, and even at 6’6”, he looks up to each of his three siblings, both younger and older. In his free time, Braden plays in a men’s softball league. He also enjoys golfing, reading, and supporting his favorite Chicago teams- the Bears and the Bulls!

By the end of this year, Braden plans on snowboarding down the Rocky Mountains and becoming proficient at playing the guitar.

Braden attended Carroll High School and received a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Cincinnati. Braden chose the financial field because of his strong desire to help ease the stress and worries of others as they plan for their retirement.

When asked what happiness means to him, he answered, “Happiness is the gentle excitement in my chest when I wake up to a new day filled with endless possibilities.”