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Utica-Rome Area

Utica, New York Area

Mike is responsible for the marketing, communication and business development efforts of the firm. He directs media relations, branding, client communication, advertising and website development. Additionally, he helps oversee sponsorships, events and charitable contributions. Mike’s greatest strengths are his creativity, drive and behind the scenes leadership. He has a passion for exploring media and technology trends, particularly those that can enhance the client experience and expand the company’s reach.Prior to joining Strategic, Mike was an associate and member of the Investment Committee at Monument Group, a leading placement agent for alternative investments, based in Boston, MA.

Established in 1994, Monument Group is an independent, registered broker-dealer located in Boston and London, whose sole business is raising capital for superior alternative investment opportunities.Monument Group focuses its placement efforts on a broad range of institutional investors worldwide, including endowments and foundations, public and corporate pension funds, financial institutions, consultants, fund-of-fund managers and wealthy families. Since its formation, the firm has successfully completed transaction structuring and placement assignments for a variety of the highest quality investment firms in the business, encompassing a diverse range of alternative asset classes including venture capital, buyouts, distressed securities, special situations, mezzanine, real estate, oil and gas, and international private equity.

Ba, Economics

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