Michael Abbate, CFP®, ChFC® is a Partner with ATLAS Navigators, LLC and is responsible for running Atlas Lifestyle Planning Group, a full service Registered Investment Advisory firm and Atlas Risk Management Group, a full service insurance brokerage firm. Michael’s background spans over 28 years in the Financial Services industry, beginning on institutional trading floors around the world, including New York, Chicago, London and Paris. He made the switch to individual and small business investing, financial planning and advising over 19 ago, desiring to connect with clients on a personal level, rather than overnight and across the oceans.Michael brings a measured, individually-tailored focus to his clients and their financial, business and risk-management needs. He’s experienced in long-term investment strategy, retirement and estate planning, tax-advantaged wealth management concepts, and insurance and other contingency-planning vehicles. He is a strong believer in continuing education and ongoing research and training, so he’s able to offer clients a variety of solutions to their financial problems and needs, and he insists that clients come first, always. Integrity, honesty, service and transparency are the very cornerstones of his practice.Michael is a recipient of several industry awards and honors, holds his ChFC®(Chartered Financial Consultant), and CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) designations. Currently, he is on the board for the YMCA Camp Sky-Y branch. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Phoenix Chapter of The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and has graduated from that organization’s Leaders in Life Institute (LILI) program. Michael and his wife of 25 years are enjoying empty nesting in Aurora, CO with their family dogs.