
MICHAEL ABBATE
Michael Abbate, Certified Financial Planner™, Chartered Financial Consultant® and Certified Exit Planning Advisor™ earned his Bachelors of Science in Management from Tulane University. After a decade in professional commodity trading and foreign exchange, Michael transitioned to working directly with individuals and businesses in 2006, establishing his Registered Investment Advisory firm in 2015. Michael joined ATLAS Navigators, LLC as a partner in 2019, bringing both an RIA and Insurance Brokerage resources to the clients of ATLAS.
Michael’s passion for financial planning, investment management, and risk mitigation stems from his desire to help individuals, families, and business owners understand - and plan for - complex issues by developing a solid financial foundation that will span generations. Michael knows that, with improved financial literacy, an understanding of retirement planning aand advisory support through challenges and opportunities, the clients of ATLAS can experience the best possible outcome for their financial future.
Michael Abbate, Certified Financial Planner™, Chartered Financial Consultant® and Certified Exit Planning Advisor™ earned his Bachelors of Science in Management from Tulane University. After a decade in professional commodity trading and foreign exchange, Michael transitioned to working directly with individuals and businesses in 2006, establishing his Registered Investment Advisory firm in 2015. Michael joined ATLAS Navigators, LLC as a partner in 2019, bringing both an RIA and Insurance Brokerage resources to the clients of ATLAS.
Michael’s passion for financial planning, investment management, and risk mitigation stems from his desire to help individuals, families, and business owners understand - and plan for - complex issues by developing a solid financial foundation that will span generations. Michael knows that, with improved financial literacy, an understanding of retirement planning aand advisory support through challenges and opportunities, the clients of ATLAS can experience the best possible outcome for their financial future.
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https://atlasfirms.com/leader/michael-abbate/ - Phone: +1 480-765-7400
- City: Westminster
- State: Colorado
- Postal Code: 80031
- Country: United States
- Designations: CFP, ChFC,CEPA
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- Company Name: Atlas
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