Stephen Schiestel

Stephen Schiestel is the Frederick S. Addy Professor of Practice and Director of the Minor and MS in Financial Planning and Wealth Management programs at the Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, where he is affiliated with the Department of Finance. He is recognized for excellence in teaching and service, including honors at the 2020–2022 Faculty Recognition Dinners.

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Research & Expertise: Schiestel specializes in Behavioral Finance, Financial Investments, and Mutual Funds & Hedge Funds. His work emphasizes practical financial planning strategies, particularly for recent graduates, advocating principles like living below means, intelligent debt use, and long-term stock-heavy portfolios for younger investors.

Program Leadership: He oversees both the undergraduate minor and graduate MS programs in Financial Planning and Wealth Management, which are CFP Board-registered, preparing students for careers as financial advisors. Schiestel has also contributed to Broad Matters, a podcast discussing financial planning education.

Awards & Recognition: While specific awards are not listed, he was acknowledged at the 2020–2022 Faculty Recognition Dinners for scholarship, service, and teaching excellence.