Bradley P. Towle, CFP (1948-2004)

            Senior Advisor, Waddell & Reed, Inc. 

Brad attended two years at the Institute of Aviation at the University of Illinois and then transferred to Indiana State University to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Technology.  After graduating, Brad served 13 years in the Air Force as a pilot and officer.  While in the service, he completed his Masters in Management through the University of Redlands. 

After the Air Force, Brad was hired by Waddell & Reed, Inc., a national financial planning firm, and has been with them ever since.  In his career, Brad advanced to District Manager and then returned to sales as a Senior Financial Advisor.  On his own, Brad went on to further his financial planning education by completing courses required for becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through the College of Financial Planning in Denver, CO.  He followed this by completing a seven year course of study to complete his Masters in Financial Planning.  Brad has been awarded the professional designation of "Accredited Financial Counselor" by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education.