Michael Marciniak

Mike Marciniak was born on the South Side of Chicago and reared in an 800 sq. ft. flat which he shared with his parents and three siblings. After growing up poor, Mike vowed he would make enough money to provide for his entire family and planned to become a carpenter. Upon the advice of a mentor, he opted to drop his carpentry dream and attended Northern Illinois University, graduating with a degree in Finance, and later an MBA.

He then began his climb up the corporate ladder on Wall Street, first at Merrill Lynch and then as a Training Officer for Shearson Lehman Bros, training over 800 Financial Advisors. Finally, he became a Branch Manager and finished his career as a Regional Director for Smith Barney. At the peak of his career, Mike realized he had lost track of what mattered to him most, and began to feel disconnected from his values, himself, his American Dream.

A period of reevaluation led to the principles Mike teaches today. Retired at age 51, and now in his second career, Mike hopes to inspire and help others to be happy with what they have, rise above adversity and manage their health and finances for long-term prosperity and happiness. Mike believes if we do fundamentals exceptionally well, maintain personal balance, and focus on values, we will rediscover and recover the American Dream, not just for ourselves, but as a shining example for everyone on earth.