Michael has more than thirty years of professional experience in public accounting, specializing in business consulting in the areas of profitability, business growth management, financing, mergers and acquisitions, partner issue resolution and sales of businesses for a wide range of industries. He also directs the firm’s internal technology strategies and implementation, and business development. As one of the founding and managing partners of Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors, LLC, Michael provides our clients with financial planning, investment strategies and insurance planning. Since joining Glass Jacobson in 1990, Michael has been an integral part of the firm’s growth. Because of his strategic networking with other firms and consultants offering additional products and services, Glass Jacobson is able to offer our clients a broader array of services and resources to impact their success.  After the successful launch of his 3rd business in 1995, Michael was recognized by Warfield’s Business Record as their “Hot Shot”, and has recently been awarded Smart CEO Magazine’s Smart CPA Award in 2005.

Michael is a Certified Public Accountant who earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting, Magna Cum Laude, from Towson State College, holds the NASD registration for Uniform Investment Advisor Representative, series 6, 65 and 63, and is licensed in life and health insurance as well. His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants. In addition, he serves as treasurer and is a member of the board of directors for the Partnership for Learning.  Michael also serves as a member of the board of trustees and is the treasurer of Beth Israel Congregation.

A veteran speaker at conferences and associations on financial management topics, Michael has also prepared and presented the seminars “Practical Business Tips for Starting and Running Your Practice Successfully – What You Need to Know about Flying Solo” to the Maryland State Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Section in Salisbury, Md. and “Running Your Center Like a Business” to the Maryland Association of Child Care Conference for Center Owners and Operators.

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