Mike LaMena, AIF®
Chief Executive OfficerMike LaMena is the Chief Executive Officer of Wealthspire and brings nearly three decades of experience building, operating, and leading global wealth management organizations. His commitment to service excellence and his fundamental belief in the power of the firm’s independent model of financial advice inspires his enthusiasm to serve clients and expand the business.
Prior to joining the firm, Mike spent seven years at HighTower, serving as President and Chief Operating Officer, playing an instrumental leadership role in scaling the business from a start-up organization to a nationally recognized financial services firm. He began his career in financial services with a 14-year tenure at Morgan Stanley & Co., where he served as Executive Director of Private Wealth Management Operations in New York, as well as Executive Director of Private Wealth Management for Asia in Hong Kong.
Mike is a frequent speaker at national industry conferences and has appeared on multiple podcasts, in videos, and in the media. In 2024, he was named “CEO of the Year” at the annual RIA Intel awards.
Mike is the host of Wealthspire Advisors’ podcast, Great Aspirations, which highlights stories of people who live life with purpose and the impact of deep, personal financial planning on their journey to fulfillment. He is also an outspoken advocate for education and served as a volunteer high school teacher at Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx, NY before starting his career in financial services. Under his leadership, Wealthspire promotes an inclusive culture of learning and growth; he is a committed ally for inclusion and belonging initiatives in the industry, participating in leadership groups and educational panels dedicated to promoting these ideals in the workplace.
Previous Experience
- President and COO at Bronfman Rothschild
- President and COO at HighTower
- Executive Director at Morgan Stanley
Education & Credentials
- BA, University of Notre Dame, English
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®)
- SHRM-SCP certification
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
The Center for Fiduciary Studies owns the mark AIF®, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing accreditation requirements.
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