Mike PeQueen, CFA, CFP^® has more than 30 years of experience in the investment profession and joined Hightower in 2012 as a Managing Director and Partner.

Formerly, Mike was a Senior Vice President of Investments and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch. His interest in finance and investments started when he was very young, driving his educational and career choices.

Mike continues to focus on high-level investment strategy as well as financial planning. He has advised hundreds of clients during his career and is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals.

Mike holds the Chartered Financial Analyst^® designation and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® certification. He also earned a Master’s degree in Banking and Financial Services from Boston University. Mike regularly appears in the media and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

Mike is the Co-founder and Director of Dental Care International, a non-profit organization providing oral health care to countries such as Sri Lanka, Ecuador and Brazil. He also currently serves as a member of the board of The Nevada Independent and the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Outside of the office, Mike likes to travel and cycle, which he often combines by riding his bicycle in some of the world’s most interesting places.