About Michael Hock
Michael's Approach
As husband, father, brother, son, and someone with firsthand experience riding the rollercoaster of small business ownership, Michael is passionate about helping families and small business owners to gain financial clarity and establish a solid financial foundation through planning and advice.
When working with clients Michael uses a holistic approach which focuses on five areas of a clients financial situation:
1.) Income and Expenses
2.) Accumulation
3.) Retirement Planning
4.) Risk Management
5.) Estate Planning
Each of these areas are interconnected and should be looked at holistically to uncover potential blind spots and make sure all five areas are working together.
Professional Background
Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, Michael worked in sales and leadership roles at General Electric (GE). While at GE Michael and his wife MeiLani started a real estate investing “side business” that eventually grew enough to allow him to leave GE to focus full time on their real estate business. Where they specialized in real estate rehabbing (fix & flip), new construction, long-term, mid-term, and short-term rentals.
Education & Licenses
Michael earned his BS from the University of Utah (09) and his MBA from Gonzaga University with an emphasis on Finance (10). Michael currently holds Series 7, 66, Life Insurance, Annuity & Long-Term Care Insurance licenses.
Community Involvement
As a young man, Michael participated in the Boy Scouts of American where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Through this and other experiences, Michael learned firsthand the importance of community service. Michael currently serves as a member of the Town of Cary Youth Sports Athletic Committee. He has served many years as a volunteer youth baseball, basketball, and flag football coach with both the Town of Cary and the YMCA. Michael has also served as volunteer instructor/group leader with the Triangle Real Estate Investors Association (TREIA). Michael is very involved in his church where he currently teaches an early morning Bible class to high school students.
Personal
While not working with clients and volunteering Michael enjoys spending time with his wife MeiLani and their five children. Michael also loves playing sports and learning new things.