Brad Thompson is a financial planner, bringing 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is passionate about helping people confidently invest in today's uncertain global marketplace. Brad believes that it's important to ask yourself whether your investments are hedged in today's uncertain global investment market. To mitigate global stock market risk, Brad uses many different hedging strategies. He is an expert in the principles of hedging, and he is happy to explain them to you in straightforward examples. Securities and investment advisory services offered through NEXT Financial Group, Inc. To view NEXT Financial Group's privacy policy and other important information, visit the “Clients” section of www.nextfinancial.com. Investment products and services are available only to residents of: FL, IL, IN, MI, MS, NC, NV, PA, and WA. Brad is licensed to sell insurance products in the state of IL. Neither NEXT Financial Group, Inc. nor its representatives give tax or legal advice.