Mike Welker, CFA®
Designations and Licenses
Mike holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.
Experience and Education
Mike is responsible for the performance of the institutional business unit along with ensuring Mariner’s initiatives, financial plans, investments, acquisitions and strategic hires align with its mission, vision, values and overall strategy.
Prior to joining Mariner, Mike was chief executive officer at AndCo, which advised over $100 billion in institutional assets. In this role, he focused on the overall strategy and vision for the company and managing the executive leadership team. He also supported the consulting department in helping service some of the institutional relationships, chairing the Investment Policy Committee and speaking at industry conferences. Before that, he worked as a portfolio specialist at a leading institutional money management firm.
Mike has an MBA in finance and management from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Rollins College.
Personal Interests
Mike is a fan of the Chicago Cubs, Indiana Hoosiers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Indianapolis Colts, Brown Bears and Winter Park Wildcats. He enjoys reading, playing golf, watching movies, snow skiing and spending time with his wife and kids, including their 10-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Rudy.
Mike is active in the local community serving on the Crummer Business School Board of Overseeres, The Nehemiah Founders Club and the Elevation Scholars Program.