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Bradford William Hess

Investment Adviser Representative at Steel Tower Investments

Pittsburgh, PACRD #5936696Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
12 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Bradford William Hess is an investment adviser representative with Steel Tower Investments in Pittsburgh, PA, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 2014 and have been registered with 4 firms, including LEVY Wealth Management Group and Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Pennsylvania.

Office

444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Advisors at this office: 3

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Pennsylvania

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 11/12/2021
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 7/29/2016
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 10/21/2021
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 9/8/2021
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 7/25/2011

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Steel Tower InvestmentsCurrent
9/20/2023 – Pittsburgh, PA
LEVY Wealth Management Group
11/23/2021 – 9/5/2023Philadelphia, PA
Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management
7/29/2016 – 8/25/2021Langhorne, PA
ING Financial Partners, Inc
1/16/2013 – 11/5/2013Philadelphia, PA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Goldman Sachs
    Apr 2016 – Aug 2021Langhorne, PA
  2. LPL Financial
    Aug 2021 – Aug 2023Philadelphia, PA
  3. LEVY Wealth Management Group
    Oct 2021 – Aug 2023Philadelphia, PA
  4. Steel Tower Investments
    Sep 2023 – no end date reportedPittsburgh, PA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 11, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Steel Tower Investments

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Estimated blended rate
0.015

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCharitable OrganizationsInsurance CompaniesCorporations

Firm assets under management

$100M–$500M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
4
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
Pittsburgh, PA
SEC file number:
801-130392

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Form ADV data as of March 4, 2026

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Other advisors at Steel Tower Investments

3 other advisors in the directory

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