Our Team
BRAD GILBERT
CEO and Founder
Brad founded Thrive Portfolios as a Registered Investment Advisor with the vision for maximizing the growth of client investments and dedicating hands-on investment management practices for every client.
Brad's roles managing over $600 million in institutional investments coupled with a lifelong avocation in financial studies has provided him the insights necessary to navigate global markets. He is a seasoned investment advisor with direct experience managing individual equities, individual bonds, public and private funds, derivatives and commodities.
His studies include a degree from Colorado State University in Business / Computer Information Systems, fundamental analysis of equities, as well as a specific focus on quantitatively examining derivatives.
In his free time, you'll likely find him enjoying his home in San Diego by way of surfing or listening to live music.
Brandon H. Correa, CFA
Investment Advisor
Brandon Correa is an accomplished investment professional, with 16 years of experience, having served the investment and financial management needs of institutions, corporations , and high net investors. Prior to Thrive Portfolios, Brandon was the head portfolio manager for Dynamic Ventures, a private equity and corporate restructuring firm, managing over $100 million in assets. His previous background includes portfolio, finance and investment management roles with Robert W. Baird, VSP Global and CBRE. Brandon also leads global investment and risk analysis at Intel Corporation.
Brandon holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and earned an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of California, Davis. He also holds an MBA from Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business. Brandon is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Sacramento and holds applicable securities registrations and a California insurance license.
In his downtime, you can find Brandon spending time in the California coastal town of Capitola with his family and his wife, Christina. Together, they enjoy playing tennis, golf, and weight training. Brandon is an avid snow skier and a long time surfer.