Michael serves a select group of high-net-worth investors, designing tailored wealth management strategies that reflect their unique circumstances. He specializes in retirement planning, wealth management, corporate executive services, alternative investments, and the hedging and monetization of concentrated stock positions. Through the Stifel Solutions Program, Michael manages portfolios on a discretionary basis for clients who choose this advisory services program.
He began his investment industry career in 1994 and joined Stifel in 2024. Michael earned a B.S.B.A. in Finance from Creighton University in 1992, and since then has built a practice that emphasizes strong client relationships, in-depth customization, and committed service.
Michael earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc., which identifies those individuals who have met the experience requirements of the CFP Board, have successfully completed financial planning coursework, and have passed the CFP® Certification Examination. Michael was also named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list in 2023 and 2024.
Michael formerly served on the Children’s Hospital and Medical Center board of directors from 2014 to 2022 and served as past president of the Omaha chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Outside the office, Michael enjoys golfing and cooking. He and his wife, Kyle, have two wonderful daughters, Olivia and Ava.
Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rankings are based on the 12-month period ending June 30 of the year prior to publication and selected by SHOOK Research, LLC from a pool of nominations as indicated in the methodology. The rankings may not be representative of any one client’s experience and are not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. For more information, see www.stifel.info/award-disclosures.
The Solutions program requires a minimum investment, which varies by strategy. Ask your Financial Advisor for a Disclosure Brochure, which further outlines the fees, services, exclusions, and disclosures associated with this program. Since all investment decisions in a Solutions account are made by the Financial Advisor without having to receive prior client approval, it is important that Solutions clients have detailed knowledge of the Financial Advisor’s individual investment philosophy and decision-making process before entrusting him or her with their portfolio. You should consider all terms and conditions before deciding whether the Solutions Program and any particular strategy are appropriate for your needs.