Brad Cannon brings together financial expertise and academic leadership in his role at Pension & Wealth Management Advisors, where he serves as both a Wealth Management Advisor and the Provost for Pension and Wealth University (PWU). With over three decades of experience in higher education, he is nationally recognized for his contributions to professional development and teaching excellence.
Before joining PWMA, Brad held faculty and leadership roles at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Rosalind Franklin University, where he where he played an active role in investment governance, risk management, and oversight of retirement programs. He is deeply committed to financial literacy and continues to mentor health care and other professionals across multiple disciplines.
Brad’s commitment to education has earned him numerous accolades, including Teacher of the Year honors, multiple Golden Apple Teaching Awards, and recognition from professional organizations such as the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. At PWU, he leverages this deep expertise to elevate the firm’s educational outreach and client education initiatives, ensuring that both clients and their families are equipped with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
Outside of work, Brad enjoys biking, hiking, and cooking, volunteers at the Center of Enriched Living, and resides in Highland Park, Illinois.
