Planning Made Personal

Voted Best Financial Advisor in Livingston County for 2025, Bradford Financial Advisors brings fiduciary guidance, clear education, and nearly 35 years of community-rooted experience to every client we serve.

Your goals come first. Always.

Bradford Financial Advisors puts your financial future at the center of everything we do. We offer straightforward guidance, lasting value, and results you can trust, backed by integrity and a genuine commitment to the community we call home. When financial questions feel complex, we do the work to find clear answers and we always make your values our top priority.

Every client relationship at Bradford Financial Advisors is built on four commitments.

Fiduciary guidance built around your goals.

We are legally and ethically required to act in your best interest. No commissions, no hidden fees, no recommendations that benefit us before they benefit you.

Ongoing access to your advisor when you need it.

You are not passed off to an assistant or left waiting for a callback. When questions come up, you hear from the people who know your plan.

Clear education that helps you make confident decisions.

We believe a well-informed client is a confident client. We take the time to explain your options in plain language so you can make decisions you feel good about.

Easy, consistent visibility into your financial picture.

You should always know where you stand. We keep your financial picture organized and accessible so there are no surprises.

Comprehensive financial planning, from your first job to your legacy.

No matter where you are in life, Bradford Financial Advisors offers guidance tailored to where you are headed. Our services are built to grow alongside you.

Vested in our community and in your future.

That is more than a motto. It reflects the values that have guided this firm since day one. Bradford Financial Advisors is intentional about serving the financial wellness of our community, through our clients and through our extensive support for local initiatives and nonprofits across Livingston County. When you work with us, you are working with a firm that is invested in this place just as much as you are.

Feel confident at every stage of life with expert guidance that evolves as you do, from saving and investing in your early years to retirement readiness and legacy planning. We invest alongside your goals, your timeline, and your comfort level. And whether you are starting fresh or looking for a second opinion on what you already have in place, we are here to help you move forward with clarity.

Wherever you are, we meet you there.

Your advisors. Your advocates.

Bryan Bradford

Fiduciary Financial Planner and Investment Advisor

Bryan has been serving clients' financial needs since 1993, working out of downtown Brighton and building relationships that, for many clients, have lasted decades. As a disabled veteran, Dave Ramsey Smartvestor Pro, and founding member of Veterans Connected, Bryan brings both professional expertise and deep personal commitment to every client he serves.

CATHRYN PORTER

Fiduciary Financial Planner, Investment Advisor Representative, and IRS Enrolled Agent

Cathryn joined Bradford Financial Advisors in 2020 and brought with her a background in clinical management, a Summa Cum Laude degree in Business Administration with a focus in Corporate Finance and Accounting, and an unwavering drive to help people take control of their financial health. As an IRS Enrolled Agent, she adds a depth of tax planning expertise that sets Bradford apart from most advisory firms.

What sets us apart.

*Livingston County Choice Awards "Best Of" winner (2025), based on reader votes. BusinessRate TOP3 of 2024 Awards, based on publicly available Google review data evaluating customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and service excellence. Selected to the Fidelity Advisor Council (2015-2023) by Fidelity Investments based on internal criteria. Recipient of the 2023 "Most Philanthropic Advisor in Michigan" award from Invest in Others Charitable Foundation based on philanthropic impact. Recognized as a Top Five Financial Planner by WDIV "Best of" awards (2021-2023) based on public voting. No compensation was paid for any of these recognitions. Investment Advisory services may also be offered through HBW Advisory Services LLC. Bryan Bradford pays $1,300/month (or $15,600 annually) to be included in Dave Ramsey's Smartvestor Pro program. Cathryn Porter pays $149/month (or $1,700 annually) and $40 on season/$60 off season per lead to be included in Dave Ramsey's ELP Pro program; paid $1,541.12 for inclusion as a listee to Continental and Marquis Who's Who.

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