Michael Mundo, CFP® Professional-Focused Retirement & Succession Planning Advisor
Michael Mundo is a seasoned Financial Consultant with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners plan for retirement, preserve wealth, and ensure continuity across generations.
Michael began his career in 1997 with Dean Witter in Hartford, Connecticut, while completing a two-year internship during his studies at Central Connecticut State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business. In 1998, he accepted a full-time position as a Financial Consultant with a firm that later merged with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc.
During his career with Ladenburg Thalmann, Michael served as a Senior Financial Consultant in the Private Client Services division. He was promoted to Vice President in his first year and later became a Sales Manager in the firm’s New York City office, where he trained and mentored new Financial Consultants. This leadership experience shaped his long-term focus on succession planning, advisor continuity, and relationship-driven client service.
Today, Michael specializes in retirement income planning, 401(k) and retirement plan consulting, asset allocation strategies, and succession planning for families and closely held businesses. His process begins with understanding each client’s risk tolerance, time horizon, and long-term goals, then designing disciplined, tactical investment strategies intended to support income, reduce volatility, and protect legacy assets.
Michael is securities licensed through LPL Financial and previously through Investacorp, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. He holds extensive industry licenses and professional designations, including:
Series 7 – General Securities Representative
Series 9/10 – General Securities Sales Supervisor
Series 24 – General Securities Principal
Series 63 – Uniform Securities State Agent
Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser
Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA)
Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), specializing in employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s
Life Insurance License
Michael’s background in competitive sports instilled a deep respect for discipline, preparation, accountability, and teamwork—values that now guide his collaborative approach to retirement and succession planning. He believes successful financial outcomes are built through long-term relationships, proactive communication, and a clear plan for continuity.
Community involvement is a core part of Michael’s philosophy. He volunteers as a coach in a local youth wrestling and Baseball program, was a member of the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce, and previously served as President of the South Windsor Rotary Club.
Michael grew up on Long Island and currently lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, with his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Angelina and Anthony. He works with clients nationwide, helping them transition confidently into retirement while ensuring their financial plans continue to serve future generations.
