Michael Hokin is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management at One Bryant Park, focusing on ultra-high-net-worth families. He has over 30 years of experience in global markets, specializing in fixed income. Prior to joining Merrill Private Wealth Management, Michael co-led the Broker-Dealer Separation project at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and held leadership roles in fixed income institutional sales at both Merrill Lynch and Citigroup Global Markets (including Salomon Brothers). His work involved managing large teams and serving sophisticated institutional investors such as money managers, hedge funds, and insurance companies.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, earned in 1987. He has obtained professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with the Investments and Wealth Institute and is proficient in English and French.
Outside of his professional role, Michael is involved with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. His personal interests include biking, reading, and running.