HPU Welcomes Wealth Management Innovator to Access to Innovators Program

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 19, 2024 – High Point University’s all-star lineup of global leaders in the Access to Innovators Program continues to expand with the addition of Mark Bradburn, the founder and co-managing financial advisor of The Bradburn Group at Morgan Stanley in New York City, New York. Bradburn is HPU’s Wealth Management Innovator in Residence.

Bradburn, whose daughter Blythe Marshall attends HPU, has already invested time mentoring students.

“HPU is grateful to have Mark mentoring our students and sharing his insights on leadership and life skills as our Wealth Management Innovator in Residence,” said HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein. “Mark’s business knowledge and experience as a leading financial advisor and his passion for continuous professional development will help propel HPU students toward success and significance as they build their careers.”

When he was only 10 years old, Bradburn dreamed of helping others as a financial advisor. He attributes his success to his work ethic, self-confidence and growth mindset. Bradburn believes in being passionate about your career and giving 110% every day. Bradburn has also hosted HPU students at his NYC headquarters as part of HPU’s landmark “HPU in the City” corporate externship program.

“High Point University’s focus on life skills and professional development is refreshing, and it sets up HPU graduates to launch successful careers,” said Bradburn. “I’m proud to be able to help HPU students and share my insights as an entrepreneur and wealth management executive.”

HPU’s Access to Innovators Program connects students with global leaders for networking, mentorship and experiential learning opportunities. Bradburn joins:

• Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and HPU Innovator in Residence
• Marc Randolph, former CEO and co-founder of Netflix and HPU’s Entrepreneur in Residence
• Cynt Marshall, CEO of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and HPU’s Sports Executive in Residence
• Russell Weiner, CEO of Domino’s and HPU’s Corporate Executive in Residence
• Sue Downes, CEO and co-founder of MyEyeDr and HPU’s Health Care Expert in Residence
• Dr. Ellen Zane, former CEO of Tufts Medical Center and HPU’s Health Care Executive in Residence
• JiNan Glasow George, CEO and founder of Patent Forecast and HPU’s Intellectual Property Expert in Residence
• Johnny Taylor, CEO of SHRM and Human Capital Expert in Residence

“It’s amazing to see all the incredible and inspiring innovators on campus. One just happens to be a bit more special to me than the rest,” said Marshall, Bradburn’s daughter.