Stuart has been in the financial services industry since 1982. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and holds the CLU and ChFC designations from the American College. He has passed the Series 4, 6, 7, 24, 26, 63 and 65 securities registration exams, and has the Michigan Life and Accident and Health producer licenses to go along with the Michigan Life Insurance Counselor license. Stuart is a lifelong resident of Michigan and has been married to his wife Carol for over 36 years. They have two children: Adam and Allison. He is an avid ice hockey player.