Michael is a Senior Investment Advisor and Managing Partner at Maridea Wealth. He previously served as President and partner of Dietz Futrell & Walters Insurance Inc. and River Cities Financial Services, where he became partner in 2014. He is a fully licensed financial advisor holding Series 7 and Series 66 registrations.

He began his career after graduating from Marietta College in 1998, working in the 401(k) and benefits space before acquiring the investment division of a local bank in 2009. Michael serves clients across multiple states and was named to LPL’s Chairman’s Club in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, an honor awarded to fewer than 4% of advisors nationwide.

Outside of work, Michael lives in Belpre with his wife, Ellen, and their two sons, Grant and Kyle. He is active in coaching youth sports and supporting local school and community programs and enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.