Michael Sahakian

Michael C. Sahakian
Senior Vice President FESP Regional Practice Leader

1445 New York Ave NW

4th Floor,

Washington, DC 20005-2125

Michael.Sahakian@Truist.com

Phone 301-347-4106

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About me

Background

Michael Sahakian is the Regional Practice Leader for the greater Washington, D.C., and Maryland area within the Foundations and Endowments Specialty Practice, responsible for articulating and implementing the practice’s disciplined and consistent investment process. He also provides leadership and oversight to the investment advisory and outsourced chief investment officer roles for clients and team members. 

Michael joined the practice in 2015, and in his 25-year career he has held a number of senior investment positions, including investment management for institutional and retirement service accounts, consultative services for retirement accounts, and director of client service and marketing for a small regional equity boutique. 

He’s a member of the Washington Society of Investment Analysts.  

Education

B.S Business Administration and Finance
University of Richmond 1980 1984
Masters of Business Administration
George Washington University 1986 1987

Personal Interests

Michael earned a bachelor’s in finance from the University of Richmond and an MBA in investments from George Washington University. He’s served on the investment committee for St. Mary’s Apostolic Church for the past 10 years, as well as on the board for the Montgomery County Maryland Community College investment committee. He’s a native Washingtonian and an avid fan of all of the local sports teams. 

Specialties

  • Market strategy insights, strategic and tactical asset allocation guidance, open-architecture investing platform, long-term investment strategies, alternative investments, private equity and debt offerings, and more

  • Trust formation and planning strategies, corporate trustee and executor services, trust administration and management, successor and irrevocable life insurance trustee, Delaware and dynasty trusts

  • Market strategy insights, strategic and tactical asset allocation guidance, open-architecture investing platform, long-term investment strategies, alternative investments, private equity and debt offerings, and more

  • Tailored investment services and comprehensive administrative solutions for not-for-profit endowments and foundations

  • Full-service asset management solutions for a diverse group of clients, including corporate, public, insurance, not-for-profit, and health care institutions

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