William Brady — WestStar Wealth Management
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A Celebration of Fifty Years

William Brady

MBA · CFA · Senior Vice President · Chief Investment Officer

Born 1976  ·  Albuquerque, New Mexico  ·  Fifty Years of Greatness

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A Career Built on Conviction

CFA
Chartered Financial Analyst

One of the most respected designations in global finance — earned through years of rigorous study and demonstrated mastery of investment analysis. Less than 20% of candidates pass all three levels.

MBA
Master of Business Administration

The academic foundation beneath a career of disciplined thinking. From the halls of New Mexico State University to the top of WestStar's investment division — an Aggie who went all the way.

SVP
Senior Vice President

At WestStar Wealth Management, Bill holds one of the senior leadership positions in the firm — trusted with decisions that shape the financial futures of families and institutions alike.

CIO
Chief Investment Officer

The top of the investment pyramid. As CIO, Bill is the final voice on portfolio strategy, asset allocation, and market positioning. The buck stops with Bill. It always has.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and forged at New Mexico State University, Bill Brady didn't just build a career in finance — he built a reputation for integrity across three powerhouse institutions. From the private banking floors of Wells Fargo to leading institutional research at Ulrich Consulting Group, and now commanding the investment strategy at WestStar Wealth Management in El Paso — this Aggie sits at the intersection of intellectual rigor and human trust. His clients don't just get returns. They get a man who takes their future personally.

NMSU
AGGIE ALUMNI
New Mexico State University · MBA
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PORTFOLIO MANAGER, PRIVATE BANK
Wells Fargo · 2000–2007 · Albuquerque, NM
UCG
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
Ulrich Consulting Group · 2007–2013 · Albuquerque, NM
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SVP / CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
WestStar Wealth Management · 2013–Present · El Paso, TX
1970s
1976
FamilyMarch 10
Birth of a Legend

William Brady is born on March 10th, 1976.

1977
ScienceMarch 10
Rings of Uranus Discovered

Astronomers announce rings around Uranus on March 10th.

1978
MusicMarch 10
Saturday Night Fever Dominates

The Bee Gees reign supreme on March 10th, 1978.

1979
HistoryMarch 10
Iranian Women's Protests

15,000 women defy a regime on March 10th, 1979.

1980s
1980
TechnologyMarch 10
Willard Scott Joins the Today Show

America's favorite weatherman debuts on March 10th.

1981
MusicMarch 10
'Bette Davis Eyes' Released

Kim Carnes drops a timeless classic on March 10th.

1982
ScienceMarch 10
Rare Planetary Alignment

All nine planets align on March 10th, 1982.

1983
SportsMarch 10
Walter Alston Enters Hall of Fame

Dodgers legend elected to Cooperstown on March 10th.

1984
EntertainmentMarch 10
Black Sabbath Evolves

Rock history turns a page on March 10th, 1984.

1985
HistoryMarch 10
Gorbachev Rises to Power

A new era begins in world politics on March 10th.

1986
SportsMarch 10
Hagler vs. Mugabi at Caesars Palace

Marvelous Marvin defends his crown on March 10th.

1987
FilmMarch 10
'Lethal Weapon' Dominates the Box Office

Riggs and Murtaugh own the #1 spot on March 10th.

1988
FilmMarch 10
'Good Morning, Vietnam' Tops the Box Office

Robin Williams rules the charts on March 10th, 1988.

1989
PoliticsMarch 10
Senate Rejects John Tower for Defense

A historic Cabinet rejection on March 10th.

1990s
1990
SportsMarch 10
Jill Trenary Wins Gold

American figure skater conquers the world on March 10th.

1991
HistoryMarch 10
Operation Phase Echo

Coalition forces withdraw from Kuwait on March 10th.

1992
PoliticsMarch 10
Super Tuesday

America votes on March 10th, 1992.

1993
TechnologyMarch 10
First Online Auction

E-commerce is born on March 10th, 1993.

1994
MusicMarch 10
'The Sign' by Ace of Base Tops the Charts

The biggest pop hit of 1994 reigns on March 10th.

1995
FinanceMarch 10
Dow Jones Hits Record High

Wall Street roars to 4,035.64 on March 10th, 1995.

1996
DiplomacyMarch 10
Summit of Peacemakers

World leaders unite for peace on March 10th.

1997
EntertainmentMarch 10
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Premieres

A TV legend is born on March 10th.

1998
TechnologyMarch 10
Netflix Ships Its First DVD

A red envelope changes the world on March 10th.

1999
DiplomacyMarch 10
Guatemala Peace Efforts

President Clinton confronts the past on March 10th.

2000s
2000
FinanceMarch 10
NASDAQ Reaches All-Time Peak

The dot-com bubble hits its zenith on March 10th.

2001
SportsMarch 10
Duke Edges Maryland in ACC Semifinal Thriller

Blue Devils survive 84-82 on March 10th, 2001.

2002
SportsMarch 10
Duke Wins ACC Tournament

Blue Devils reign supreme on March 10th.

2003
PoliticsMarch 10
Erdoğan Elected to Parliament

Turkish politics shift on March 10th.

2004
SportsMarch 10
Tracy McGrady Scores 62 Points

A franchise record falls on March 10th.

2005
SportsMarch 10
Garry Kasparov Retires from Chess

The greatest chess player in history walks away on March 10th.

2006
SpaceMarch 10
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Arrives

NASA reaches Mars on March 10th.

2007
PoliticsMarch 10
Baghdad International Conference

Diplomacy takes center stage on March 10th.

2008
MusicMarch 10
John Mellencamp: Rock Hall of Fame

An American icon is inducted on March 10th.

2009
FinanceMarch 10
Wall Street Rebounds

The Dow surges 379 points on March 10th.

2010s
2010
CultureMarch 10
Forbes Billionaire List Released

A new world's richest is crowned on March 10th.

2011
WorldMarch 10
Dalai Lama Steps Down as Political Leader

A spiritual leader redefines his role on March 10th.

2012
SportsMarch 10
Louisville Wins Big East Tournament

Cardinals grind out a title on March 10th, 2012.

2013
PoliticsMarch 10
Falkland Islands Referendum

Democracy speaks on March 10th.

2014
ScienceMarch 10
30,000-Year-Old Giant Virus Revived

Scientists announce an astonishing discovery on March 10th.

2015
MusicMarch 10
'Blurred Lines' Copyright Verdict

Music law changes forever on March 10th.

2016
PoliticsMarch 10
Clinton vs. Sanders Democratic Debate

A pivotal primary showdown on March 10th.

2017
PoliticsMarch 10
Park Geun-hye Impeached

South Korea's historic decision on March 10th.

2018
PoliticsMarch 10
Historic Nuclear Summit Proposed

U.S.-North Korea talks proposed on March 10th.

2019
EntertainmentMarch 10
J.Lo & A-Rod Get Engaged

A power couple announces on March 10th.

2020s
2020
PoliticsMarch 10
Afghanistan Peace Deal: Troops Begin Withdrawal

U.S. begins historic withdrawal from Afghanistan on March 10th.

2021
CultureMarch 10
Merrick Garland Confirmed AG

Justice Department gets new leader on March 10th.

2022
PoliticsMarch 10
First Female President of Hungary

Katalin Novák makes history on March 10th.

2023
RoyaltyMarch 10
Prince Edward Named Duke of Edinburgh

King Charles III honors his brother on March 10th.

2024
EntertainmentMarch 10
'Oppenheimer' Wins Best Picture

The 96th Oscars unfold on March 10th.

2025
CultureMarch 10
Mario Day Celebrated Worldwide

MAR10 Day goes global on March 10th.

2026
FamilyMarch 10
Bill Brady Turns 50!

The Golden Jubilee on March 10th, 2026.

"The law isn't what is written down. The law is what you enforce."
1878
LINCOLN COUNTY WAR

Sheriff William Brady

Sheriff William Brady, circa 1872
Sheriff William Brady · Circa 1872

On April 1, 1878, Sheriff William Brady was ambushed and killed by Billy the Kid and his regulators on the dusty main street of Lincoln, New Mexico. He died wearing the badge, enforcing the law in the most dangerous territory in the American West.

2026
WESTSTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

William Brady, CIO

148 years later, his descendant William Brady enforces a different kind of code. The frontier has changed from dirt streets to global markets, but the name still stands for unshakable conviction, loyalty, and walking into the fire without blinking.

The Bloodline of the West

Some families inherit money. The Bradys inherited grit. To understand Bill Brady—his zero-tolerance policy for weakness, his loyalty, his instinct for the kill in the markets—you just have to look at the family tree.

From the violent crucible of the Lincoln County War to the executive leadership of WestStar, the Bradys have always been men who hold the line.

A Code of Honor

"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."

To know Bill Brady is to understand the language of The Godfather. It's not just a movie; it's an operating manual for life. Loyalty above all. Silence over chatter. Family before everything else.

In a world of Fredos, Bill has always been a Michael. Cold under pressure, deadly strategic, and fiercely protective of the family.

The Godfather Movie Poster (1972)
The Godfather · 1972 · Paramount Pictures
"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
— Vito Corleone
"Friendship is everything. Friendship is almost the equal of family."
— Vito Corleone
"The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, lies in its loyalty to each other."
— Mario Puzo
"Don't ever take sides with anyone against the Family again. Ever."
— Michael Corleone

Words for Bill

This space is reserved for personal messages from family and friends. If you'd like to leave a message for Bill's 50th, reach out to Maurice.

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March 10, 2026

Dear Bill,

Fifty years. Half a century of grit and unwavering conviction. From the dusty streets of Albuquerque to the executive floor at WestStar, you've carried the Brady name with the kind of honor that would make the old Sheriff proud.

You've always been the man who walks into the fire without blinking — in the markets, in life, and for your family. That's not something you learn. That's bloodline.

Here's to fifty more years of holding the line.

Maurice