Michael joined Baird in 1997 and has over 25 years of experience in the investment business. His areas of specialty include professional investment management, comprehensive wealth management, retirement rollovers, 401(k)s and estate planning services. In relation to his approach to investing, he says, “My investment philosophy is to formulate a long-term financial plan reflecting my clients’ financial goals, as well as risk tolerance, and then recommend a portfolio that is tailored to meet each client’s individual needs. My relationship with my clients is one of an overall wealth manager who customizes an investment strategy that is specifically tailored to each client’s goals.”
Michael earned his BS in Finance from Arizona State University. He is very active in his church and community where he is on the committee of his high school golf outing and delivers “Meals on Wheels”. His favorite leisure time activities are spending time with his family, golfing, hunting and fishing. Lifelong residents of Grand Rapids, Michael and his wife, Stacey, have four children, Kaitlin, Emily, Stephanie and Megan.