Meet Brad

I write about the weird, dumb, and occasionally illegal stuff that happens when money meets humans. Insider trading that’s somehow fine? Fraud that’s technically not fraud? I'm here to laugh at most things and remind you that the stock market is just horoscopes for men.

I've Done Some Things

I am a lawyer, financial crime subject matter expert, entrepreneur, and (very small wave) surfer. I have investigated some of Canada's biggest financial crimes for over 15 years. I have an MBA, where I wrote my soon-to-be-published thesis on securities fraud. I have a particular interest in the psychology of financial decision-making. I like to understand why people do what they do with their money in the context of investing.

When I'm not writing blogs about the absurdity of our markets, I'm snapping photos, dreaming up companies, and trying to not fall off my surfboard.

Currently, I'm the Manager of Investigations at the Alberta Securities Commission, leading a team that tackles complex securities frauds, money laundering, and investment schemes. Previously, I led a financial crimes investigative team for the Canadian federal government. I have been twice honoured with British Columbia's Lieutenant Governor's Award for investigative excellence.

I often speak at universities, law schools, and financial conferences on whatever they’ll stick around and listen to. When not doing the above, I take photos, surf, and make sure I continue to prove that a law degree is just a really expensive way to say "I have opinions."