Brooks started his career at Morgan Stanley in 2011, where he developed a deep understanding of financial markets, investing, and wealth management. In 2017 he was recognized as a member of the Forbes Financial Council — one of the most respected communities of financial executives in the country. In 2021 he founded Bidwell Investment Group, and has since helped build real, lasting wealth for his clients.

But the mission that drives him most is simple: he's been teaching financial literacy through internship programs since 2018, long before Summit Financial Academy existed. He saw firsthand what happened when young people entered adulthood without the financial foundation they needed — and he decided to do something about it.

Outside of finance, Brooks has spent 15+ years as a youth baseball coach with both the Edina Baseball Association and Eden Prairie Baseball Association, currently serves as a judge for History Day Minnesota, and has spoken at high schools and universities about technology, investing, and building a future on your own terms. He's also a father of two — ages 8 and 10 — which means Summit Financial Academy isn't just a business. It's personal.