Michael Rossi | Planning and Portfolio Management Team
“While I enjoyed the analytical rigor of my undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, I truly enjoy the opportunities to connect and integrate world events with the capital markets and the goals people have for their financial lives even more.
It is very gratifying for me to help our clients become and remain financially independent.”
Michael joined the firm after completing an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering with a minor in business and two summer internships with British Petroleum, one in Prudoe Bay, Alaska and the other in Chicago. While completing his undergraduate degree, he also lived in Seoul, Korea for two years, becoming fluent in Korean.
Michael advises the firm’s clients and co-leads the development and management of all client retirement planning, investment management and estate planning analytics and planning. He also co-manages the firm’s portfolio research/performance analytics and wealth management platforms.
Michael serves on the wealth management team for all client engagements and is a member of the firm’s Operating, Investment Management and Risk Committees.
Michael Rossi | Background
Michael holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from New York University School of Professional Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a minor in business from Brigham Young University. He has completed the coursework and is a May 2023 candidate for a Master of Investment Management and Financial Analysis from Creighton University and he is a 2024 candidate for a Master of Taxation and Estate Planning Certificate from the Graduate Tax Program at the Charles Widger School of Law at Villanova University.
Michael has passed the Certified Financial Planner, CFP® Board Exam, completed the Chartered Financial Consultant® curriculum and passed all three Levels of the CFA program.
When he is not working and studying, he looks forward to spending time with his wife and traveling together with her before they start their family.
Michael Rossi | Professional Accreditation
- Investment Advisor Core Compliance Certificate
- Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination
Michael is FINRA Series 65 licensed and is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and the Phoenix Chapter of the Financial Planning Association.
Michael Rossi | Education
- Master of Taxation (2024 Candidate)
Villanova University
Charles Widger School of Law - Estate Planning Certificate (2024 Candidate)
Villanova University
Charles Widger School of Law - Master of Investment Management and Financial Analysis (2023 Candidate)
Creighton University
Heider College of Business - Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
New York University
School of Professional Studies - Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Brigham Young University
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering