Michael J. Acho, MBA, CFP®
Private Wealth Manager
About
Dedicated to helping investors accumulate, preserve, protect, and distribute wealth in a tax-efficient manner
Focused on simplifying financial concepts through education, problem-solving, and coordination with other advisors
Passionate about guiding clients—including retirees, business owners, and professionals—toward successful financial outcomes
Recognized for delivering creative ideas and comprehensive planning in investment, estate, and business succession strategies
Experience
Since 1994, Michael Acho has been serving investors with comprehensive financial, investment, estate, and business succession planning. He uses his training, experience, and behavioral finance skills to educate, identify solutions, and simplify financial conversations. Michael works with a wide range of clients, including successful retirees, widows and widowers, pre-retirees, and business professionals. Clients appreciate his ability to coordinate with their attorneys and CPAs, helping bring strategies to life and guiding them along the way.
Michael is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and holds additional credentials including a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. He also holds various securities and insurance licenses.
He is a respected speaker, author, presenter, and educator for organizations, trade associations, and corporations.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration – Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Master’s Degree, Business Administration – Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Community Involvement
Michael has served as a board member of the University of Michigan Alumni Association, Notre Dame Alumni Association, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni Association, Detroit Golf Club, and Yatooma’s Foundation for the Kids. He is an advisor to the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation and has participated in the Personal Financial Planning Task Force of the Michigan Association of CPAs. He also spent time as a Little League baseball coach and walking scorer for the PGA Tour’s Rocket Classic golf tournament.
Family
Michael lives in Bloomfield Hills, MI with his three children: Alexander, Raquel, and Jenna. He enjoys cars, watching stand-up comedians, and staying active with fitness, exercise, and nutrition.
Contact
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