Michael Durso, Cfa® Email & Phone Number

My passion for the financial services industry has been a driving force since a young age. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with a broad spectrum of clients—from pensions, foundations, and endowments to home offices, financial advisors, and high-achieving professionals. Each relationship has deepened my commitment to delivering tailored financial strategies that foster long-term success and security.I began my journey in 2006 at AllianceBernstein (AB), where I excelled as a Senior Regional Consultant, supporting financial advisors in navigating complex markets. In 2009, I advanced to BlackRock, serving as Vice President within the iShares ETF business, honing my expertise in exchange-traded funds. My career continued to evolve at Sky Harbor Capital Management, where I focused on relationship management throughout the Americas, strengthening my ability to guide clients through varying market conditions.In 2016, I made the pivotal decision to join the Durso Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley. This move allowed me to leverage my deep institutional experience with the personalized approach of our family business. My mission has been to elevate the financial well-being of our clients by delivering a best-in-class wealth management experience that empowers them to achieve their most ambitious goals.I earned my BBA in Finance, with a minor in Marketing, from James Madison University. I was also a proud varsity member of the track and cross-country teams and a member of the 2003 IC4A Men’s Cross-Country Championship team. Additionally, I was honored to be a Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity member.As a CFA® charter holder and New York Society of Securities Analysts (NYSSA) member, I remain deeply connected to the financial community. I also serve as an advisor to the Nasdaq® Index Advisor Council and Opto Investments. My insights are regularly featured in top-tier outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, Financial Advisor IQ, FA Magazine, and Yahoo Finance TV.

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