Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Finance and Marketing from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School in 2003. Before joining DCLA in 2005, Michael worked as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Private Client Group focusing on wealth management, asset allocation, and investing strategies for high net-worth clients. Michael also holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from New York University. Michael became a partner of the firm in 2013.