Michael Krisko is a founder and managing partner of Lignum Wealth Management. He is a lifelong resident of Massachusetts’s North Shore, where he resides with his wife, Carolyn, and two girls, Gabriella and Alexandra. Locally, Michael and his family enjoy being outdoors whenever possible and are regulars to the shore’s many beaches. The family’s true passions lie outside of the borders of Massachusetts and in their travels both near and far.
Michael and Carolyn’s adventures have taken them through the Indian and Pacific oceans, where they visited Australia and Fiji in 2009—an amazing experience they would love to replicate with their two girls. Their travels have also taken them to Africa to celebrate Michael’s sister and brother-in-law’s wedding. They spent time in Kenya and Tanzania on safari, where they were able to take in the vast expanses, amazing scenery, and exceptional wildlife of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Most memorably, Michael and Carolyn spent several weeks in Hungary in 2015. It was there that they first met their daughter Alexandra. Holding a special place in their hearts, Hungary is where they finalized their adoption and added to the beautiful family they are today. Most recently, they took the girls to San Francisco and Maui for some rest and relaxation. The family also enjoys weekend trips to Maine in the summer, with the occasional visit to Florida. Not surprisingly, there seems to be an annual trip to Disney World these days, where Gabriella and Alexandra soak it all in!
After graduating from Babson College, where he studied business management and finance, Michael spent 10 years with Ameriprise Financial Services developing his client-first approach to wealth management practices. He prides himself on having an intimate understanding of his clients’ unique needs, concerns, and goals, which allows him to implement thoughtful and strategic planning to address each. "I don’t believe every client need has the same solution. Planning for people’s financial future is truly a partnership between myself and my clients, which allows us to find the right solution for their needs.” Michael brought his decade of experience in portfolio management, wealth creation, retirement planning, education funding, and protection advice to help found Lignum Wealth Management in 2013.
He has been working hand-in-hand with clients to help plan, execute, and realize their long-term financial goals ever since. While Michael’s experience and expertise encompass a full range of financial services, today Michael’s main areas of focus are in helping clients with retirement income planning and long-term wealth creation.
Professional Certifications/Qualification and Recognitions:
FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Professional and Certified Retirement Planning Consultant