Boone Bradley

Boone Bradley serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Finance within the School of Business at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. He concurrently holds the pivotal role of Director for the Applied Portfolio Management program, a student-managed investment initiative housed in Capitol Federal Hall (Room 2165), where he oversees real-world investment decision-making with substantial university endowment funds.

His professional expertise centers on practical finance applications, particularly in portfolio construction, investment strategy development, and financial market analysis. Through the Applied Portfolio Management program, Bradley bridges theoretical finance education with hands-on asset management experience, guiding students in equity/fixed income portfolio management, risk assessment, and performance evaluation within live market conditions. This experiential learning model prepares students for careers in institutional investment and wealth management.

As program director, Bradley manages student recruitment, portfolio allocation strategies, and investment committee operations for KU's student-run fund. His leadership emphasizes professional conduct, analytical rigor, and ethical investment practices, positioning the program as a flagship experiential learning opportunity within the finance curriculum. He maintains direct student mentorship through portfolio management practicums and investment team supervision.