Mike Sciortino

Mike Sciortino provides strategic guidance to business owners focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth. With a career in the financial services industry spanning back to 1983, Mike leverages decades of experience with some of the nation’s largest asset management firms to help clients build valuable, transferable enterprises.

As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Mike offers a specialized perspective on the business lifecycle. He recognizes that maximizing a company’s value requires more than just operational efficiency; it demands a dedicated focus on relationship capital and retention. By helping owners nurture long-term client connections, Mike ensures their businesses are positioned for both immediate success and a highly profitable eventual exit.

Strategic Execution & Industry Depth

Prior to joining Vesticor, Mike served as Executive Vice President and Head of Distribution for a prominent RIA. In this leadership capacity, he was responsible for directing the firm’s comprehensive marketing and sales strategy, successfully broadening institutional relationships and driving organizational growth.

• Sector Expertise: Mike possesses a deep mastery of the financial services sector, having held senior roles at preeminent firms such as EF Hutton, Colonial, and Oppenheimer Funds.
• Relationship Strategy: As the #1 best-selling author of Gratitude Marketing: How You Can Create Clients for Life, he is a recognized thought leader in maximizing business value through client retention and revenue optimization.
• Exit Planning Excellence: His CEPA® designation enables him to guide business owners through the complexities of building transferable value at every stage of their company’s development.

Education & Professional Development

Mike holds a BS in Finance from the University of New Orleans. Furthering his commitment to leadership excellence, he also participated in the Executive Leadership Program at the University of Michigan.

Personal

Mike lives in Louisiana with his wife, where they enjoy spending quality time with their family.