About HIT Investments

Stack Smarter.

Invest Further.

Average advice was not built for Stackers. We help intentional wealth builders make better decisions, reduce taxes, strengthen investments, and live life more fully.

About HIT Investments

Stack Smarter.

Invest Further.

Average advice is designed for the average person, and that’s not us. We empower Stackers to make better decisions, reduce taxes, invest better and live life to the full.

Our Mission

Our mission is to democratize wealth by providing Stackers with tools, investments, and support to build a better life.

Client First

Your goals come first. Always.

Democratize Wealth

Education and access for all.

Better Decisions

Focus on the decision not the outcome.

Aligned Interests

We win and lose together.

Our Difference

Independent

No parent company. No sales agenda.

Fiduciary

We act in your best interest.

Fee-Only

No commissions, kickbacks or hidden product incentives.

Global Opportunity Set

We look beyond the standard Wall Street menu.

Aligned Incentives

We invest alongside our clients. We eat our own cooking.

Private Investment Access

Stackers may access opportunities beyond traditional public markets.

Our Story

My path to building HIT Investments was anything but traditional.

I grew up on a farm, raised cattle, played professional baseball, and spent 14 years solving complex problems as an engineer.

In 2011 I founded HIT Investments for friends and family who wanted to compound their savings alongside my own. We have since grown from one niche fund to a global community of Stackers, 3 private investment funds, and a wellness program tracking a directional impact of more than $400,000 per client.

HIT Investments is more than a firm. It is my mission to democratize wealth and help Stackers build a better life.

STEPHEN READ

Founder & CEO, HIT Investments

Financial Independence at 35

Former Professional Baseball Player

14-Year Engineering Career

Founder of HIT Investments

Manages 3 Private Investment Funds

Independent, Fiduciary, Fee-Only

Our Team

We are a small team built around trust, independence, and long-term decision-making.

Stephen Read

Founder & CEO, HIT Investments

Stephen founded HIT Investments to help Stackers build lasting wealth through independent, fee-only private investments. A former professional baseball player and 14-year engineering leader, he brings discipline, perspective, and a long-term mindset to every decision.

Kristin Abbott

Partner

Kristin leads our HIT Income platform with a focus on reliable outcomes and thoughtful risk management. She brings a steady, service-oriented perspective focused on putting clients first and building lasting relationships.

Shuang Leng

Partner, CIPP, CIPM, AIGP

Shuang provides legal, compliance, privacy, and regulatory support across our platform. Her expertise helps ensure we operate with integrity, protect client information, and meet high regulatory standards.

The Principles Behind Our Work

We follow timeless principles to guide our decisions and help us focus.

Faith, Family, and Service
We build HIT around timeless principles, humility, and service to others.

Access Should Be Earned, Then Shared
We work to give Stackers access to opportunities often reserved for institutions and insiders.

Alignment Matters
We win and lose together.

Honesty, Integrity, Trust
We are transparent and direct.

Good Decisions Compound
We focus on decision quality, not just outcomes.

Fees, Taxes, and Returns
We value your money and investments like they are our own.

Ready to Stack Smarter?

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