Brent E Schwartz

Investing has always been a fascinating topic for me. Born and raised in Everett, Washington, I loved hanging out with my dad as he tracked the performance of his investments.

In college, I worked full-time hours as a full-time student to pay my way. But even then, I knew investing was a way to make my money work for me, instead of the other way around.

After graduating from Northwestern College, I worked in retail, mortgage lending and youth services. I continued following the market, sharing what I learned with friends and family. Working with youth, I found I really enjoyed...