Michael Blanton, JD, CFA®, CPA

Mike oversees a team of multi-disciplinary professionals that serves high net worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, business owners, foundations, and endowments by providing thoughtful and sophisticated wealth management solutions. He believes in providing clients with an extraordinary client experience and unequaled financial advice.
He has extensive leadership experience and more than 25 years in the financial services industry. Mike joined BMO Private Bank after spending 12 years at MB Financial Bank, most recently as Managing Director and Head of Private Banking.
Mike earned his B.A. in Finance from North Central College, MBA from DePaul University, and JD from DePaul University College of Law where he graduated Cum Laude.  In addition, Mike is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder (CFA).
He spent six years in the US Air Force Reserves where his service earned him a National Defense Medal.