BRADY SCHMIDT
Harvest Income Solutions & Insurance Services, President & CEO
California Dept. Of Insurance License# 6010422
Brady works exclusively with individuals ages 50–75 who prefer stability and predictability over speculation when designing retirement income.
Brady created The Income Masterplan™ —
a clear & simple process designed to safely convert retirement assets into predictable lifetime income with no stock market risk.
Brady's focus is simple:
  • Protect principal
  • Create reliable income
  • Remove unnecessary financial stress
Brady is A+ Rated & BBB-Accredited with 15+ years with zero-complaints
No pressure. No jargon. Just clarity about where you are — and what comes next.
Professional Background
• Founder & President, Harvest Income Solutions, Inc. (Independent Agency since 2000)
• Hall of Fame Member, Tri-County Better Business Bureau
• BBB Accredited Business with 15+ year zero-complaint record
• Resident Licensed: CA Dept. Of Insurance # 6010422 (Non-Residence Licensed in OR, AZ, ME, NV)
• Retirement Income Specialist for pre- and post-retirees age 55 to 75
Media & Thought Leadership
Creator & Host of Drama Free Retirement Radio Show (2007–2018)

Author of Four Retirement Planning Books:
  • No More Negatives in Your Nest Egg
  • 3 Guarantees Retirement
  • The Ugly Truth About Your 401(k) & IRA
  • The Drama-Free Retirement
Brady has educated thousands of listeners and readers on retirement income planning, risk management, and financial simplicity.
Entrepreneurial & Executive Development
• Tony Robbins – Executive Business Mastery
• Keith Cunningham – Advanced Business Mastery
• Radio Advisor Coach & Income Planning Course Creator
• Business Development & Entrepreneurship Mentor
Core Areas of Focus
  • Secure Retirement Income Strategy
  • Principal Protection Planning
  • Market-Risk-Free Income Design
  • Public Speaking & Retirement Education
  • Advisor Coaching & Curriculum Development
  • Nonprofit Leadership & Fundraising / Medical Missions & Autism related outreach
Personal Perspective
Brady’s career has been shaped by a deep belief that retirement should be a season of confidence — not confusion. His work reflects decades of hands-on entrepreneurship, leadership, mentoring, and public education, all centered on helping individuals simplify retirement and protect what they’ve worked a lifetime to build.
Brady lives in Santa Barbara,CA with his wife, Erin & Daughter Maya, shown on the left, who has autism and is always the life of the party. Brady is a Christian, espouses Christian values in life and business, is father to 5 and grandparent of 4.
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This material is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell any securities or investment products. Brady Schmidt does not provide legal, tax, or securities advice. Clients should consult their own attorney, CPA, or qualified financial professional regarding their specific situation. Referrals to trusted advisors we work with upon request. Harvest Income Solutions & Insurance / Brady Schmidt is licensed by the California Department of Insurance and is licensed in CA # 601042.Harvest Income Solutions, Inc. is an independent agency, Brady is an independent agent representing many of the top insurers -He's not a captive agent & therefore presents a plethora of options from those companies deemed to provide the best solution for a clients individual needs. Though Brady is compensated by insurers for placing business recommendations are based on what is deemed best for a client, as agreed upon by the client, and is not commission driven. Brady's allegiance is to the client's best interest, not the companies he places business with. Nor are they based on any insurer or marketing agency perks, trips or otherwise. Only when suitable, appropriate and fully aligned with an individual(s) goals & risk tolerance may a variety of fixed and/or fixed-indexed annuity products be presented as part of an overall retirement income strategy. Guarantees provided by fixed annuities are backed solely by the claims paying ability of the issuer & not FDIC insured or government sponsored. Annuities are long term in nature, may contain certain fee & restrictions and they are not suitable for everyone. Some content may include links to third-party websites. We do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, security, or privacy practices of third-party content or websites. Accessing external links is done at your own risk. This site may contain affiliate links. We may be compensated if a purchase is made directly with an affiliate via a link, at no additional cost to you. Any data shared with third-party partners, when applicable, is used solely for the stated purpose and not for unrelated marketing. Testimonials should not be relied on in making your conclusions or financial decisions. No clients were compensated for providing their testimonial. We occasionally ask clients to provide feedback publicly as to their experience in working with Brady Schmidt. Testimonials are from those clients that provided their permission, therefore, comments shown may not be representative of all client opinions or experiences. Positive comments should not be construed as a guarantee that Brady Schmidt, Harvest Income Solutions, will be able to provide a client with the same satisfactory results though every effort is made to deliver high quality service. There can be no assurance the clients that provided a past testimonial would have similar comments in subsequent years, or remain clients.