Hayden was groomed by his uncle Stanford Montgomery to took over the many family businesses. He was not as ruthless as his uncle and had a more business-savvy approach to his dealings. He was charming, confident, and ambitious but also a bit of a playboy, who enjoyed the high life and the attention it brings. He valued wealth and status above all else and was not above using underhanded tactics to achieve his goals, but he did it in a more subtle way than his uncle. Aware of his uncle's reputation, he tried to stay out of the spotlight.