His sixth investment book, written on buffer ETFs, was published in 2024.
Joined Lido: 2025
Homebase: Los Angeles, CA
Professional Focus: Stuart has nearly four decades of experience specializing in portfolio management and investment planning for affluent individuals and business owners throughout the greater Los Angeles area, as well as San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. The majority of his clients are either retired or nearing retirement.
Education: B.A., U.C. Berkeley; Masters, Thunderbird School of Global Management
Previous Work Highlights: Stuart began his career in 1986 with Prudential-Bache Securities in Brussels, Belgium. He later worked for Merrill Lynch in Luxemburg and Belgium. He has worked independently since 1987, most recently serving as President of Stuart Chaussée & Associates, Inc. before the firm’s partnership with Lido in 2025.
Personal Facts: He’s been quoted or cited by Barron’s, CNBC, ETF.com, ETF Express, Financial Times, Kiplinger, Reuters, TheStreet.com and Yahoo Finance. He is married with three children and is a long-time resident of Palos Verdes Peninsula, California.
