About Michael Dickinson
Michael has spent over 30 years in the financial services industry between investment management, financial planning, commercial banking, and corporate finance. His wide array of industry experience has allowed him to provide a vast amount of advice to clients, business owners, and corporate executives.
In 2014, Michael was selected by the firm to participate in a rigorous accreditation development program and achieved the prestigious designation of Family Wealth Director. Less than 4% of Financial Advisors at the firm hold this designation as of December 2022. He has extensive knowledge in the areas of estate planning strategies, investments, and risk and liquidity management. His sophisticated approach to complex wealth management issues helps to set him apart from others in the industry.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Michael started in the banking industry with NationsBank (predecessor to Bank of America). He joined RBC Centura Bank (predecessor to PNC Bank) before joining JC Bradford/Painewebber (predecessor to UBS). After spending almost 9 years with UBS, he joined Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2009. Along the way, he attained the Certified Financial Planner™ designation in 2006.
As a native of Raleigh, Michael is active and dedicated to many community organizations, including Wake County Boys and Girls Clubs-Board Chairman and Be The One Capital Campaign-Co Chairman, Boys Club Foundation-Trustee, Aldert Root Elementary Educational Foundation-Past Chairman, Salvation Army-Youth Sports Coach, and Christ Episcopal Church-Usher.
Michael has three sons and he enjoys an active lifestyle including boating, fishing, golf, music, college football, and his dog Honey.
Securities Agent: WA, TX, OR, PA, ID, HI, DC, CT, CA, AL, FL, NY, MT, IL, VA, TN, MD, MA, WV, OK, OH, IN, GA, AZ, AR, SC, NJ, MS, MO, MI, ME, CO, NV, NC, LA, WI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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