Michael Topalian

Wealth Management Advisor 

Michael Topalian
Address
400 Skokie Boulevard
Suite 700
Northbrook, IL 60062
US
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Contact Hours
By appointment

About Michael

Serving the Northbrook area, Michael provides the personalized investment guidance you need to help make your financial goals a reality. Using a personalized, one-on-one approach, Michael works closely with you to develop an investment plan that works for your unique objectives.
Professional Experience
Michael is a Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor for Fifth Third Private Bank in the Central Illinois Region. Michael leverages over two decades of market experience to deliver tailored financial strategies and personalized advice that align with his client’s unique goals and aspirations. He empowers his clients to navigate complex financial decisions by delivering innovative portfolio solutions. Prior to joining Fifth Third Private Bank, Michael managed client assets for JP Morgan Chase. Michael began his career in Washington D.C. as a Legislative Aide within the Subcommittee on Finance. During his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, he raised awareness through grassroots initiatives with a focus on modernizing traditional bank capabilities (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act), as well as the benefits of decimalization pricing within equity markets. After two years in public policy, Michael moved to Chicago and began his career in finance. He spent the next ten years with Banc One Capital Markets and subsequently BMO Capital Markets with a focus on institutional fixed income distribution to private and public pension funds.
Education
University of Dayton - B.A. Public Relations
Licenses & Professional Designations
Life Insurance null

About Fifth Third Private Bank

With over 100 years of wealth planning experience, Fifth Third Private Bank delivers access to sophisticated investment solutions and challenges you to achieve the outcomes you desire. Our approach starts by understanding that each client is unique. Using a dedicated team approach, Fifth Third Private Bank collaborates to build plans centered around each individual and family. And because we have found many successful people may leave aspects of their plan unaddressed, our work doesn’t stop there. We continue to help you focus and manage your wealth as our relationship with you progresses.

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