Michael G. Akers

Managing Director Financial Consultant Truist Investment Services, Inc.

307 International Cir

Suite 600,

Hunt Valley, MD 21030

About me

Background

Michael has been in the financial services industry since 1998, giving him the experience to offer clients investment advice tailored to help meet their financial goals. As an investment professional, Michael has helped families create and preserve wealth using customized investment solutions by first determining their risk tolerance and timeline objectives. Knowing that each client’s investment profile is as unique as their situation, he matches their profile to their specific goals.

He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott as a vice president and financial advisor. Before Janney, he served as a vice president of investments and then branch manager at Ferris Baker Watts, Inc.

Investment Adviser Representative, Truist Advisory Services, Inc.

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Education

BA - Economics

University of Pittsburgh 1981 1985

Personal Interests

Michael earned a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Pittsburgh. His past community service includes a four-year board membership serving on the Big 33 Football Scholarship committee. In addition, he was appointed by the governor of Pennsylvania to serve on the State of Pennsylvania Charter Schools Appeal Board.

Michael was previously a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Camp Hill, PA, and involved with Camp Curtain YMCA of Greater Harrisburg, PA. My wife, Cheryl, and has been married for more than 25 years and have two grown children.

Specialties

Financial planning

Cash-flow forecasting, business planning, asset accumulation strategies, savings and tax planning, executive compensation, retirement distributions

Investment management

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

Investment planning

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