Stella Bray is a Managing Director, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Wisehaupt Bray Asset Management. Stella helps clients with long-term planning needs and the implementation of customized plans.
She began her career in financial services at Merrill Lynch, where she remained for 16 years. While at Merrill, Stella and David formed their team in 1999. Throughout her tenure, she took on continuously greater responsibilities, including managing discretionary portfolios for clients using proprietary investment methods. Since joining Hightower in December 2008, Stella continues to manage portfolios using the same methods.
Stella holds her Bachelor of the Arts degree from Florida State University. She is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) and is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), specializing in financial issues surrounding divorce.
Stella is active with her Church, Christ Fellowship and volunteers in their Get There First program for elementary age kids. In the race to the heart of the next generation, the first one there wins! Stella was born in Athens, Greece and moved to the land of opportunity when she was 2. She grew up in Tarpon Springs, FL, a large Greek community. Stella is married to John and has two sons, Yianni and Niko. They enjoy outside activities such as kayaking, hiking and travelling.