Michael Pensinger, CFP®, Owner/President

Clients hire Michael to provide professional management of their retirement portfolios, to be a skilled investor to choose the best investments for them, and to take the worry out of investing. He has spent his entire professional career serving in a financial capacity; starting as a futures trader in 2004, joining an advisory firm in 2013 before starting his own practice in 2014.

“I strongly believe my trading career coupled with my financial advisory experience has laid the foundation where upon I can build a trusted and well-respected financial planning firm. I will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and create a tailored plan so together we can accomplish your goals and objectives.” -Michael Pensinger, CFP®

Michael is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ completing his curriculum at DePaul University and passing the CFP Board’s March, 2014 comprehensive exam. To learn more about the CFP® designation click here. Michael is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Planning. Michael is a member of the Omega Delta Professional Fraternity, as an active member he received a Member of the Year Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a FINRA Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam (Series 65) holder. Michael is commissioned by the State of Illinois to serve as a notary public.

Michael grew up in Park Forest, Illinois and now resides in Lemont, Illinois with his wife, two children, and now one dog [RIP Walter; 2007 - 2023 :’( ]. Michael currently serves as Treasurer for the Hope and Friendship Foundation Board of Directors; served as Treasurer of the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2014 - 2018); served as Assistant Secretary for the Lemont Police Department Pension Board; served as an Open Space Committeeman with the Lemont Heritage Woodland Sanctuary.

Michael is published author. In 2024, he wrote “Retro ‘84: One Fan’s Love Letter to Nintendo®.” It is for sale on Amazon, and you can learn more about the book at retro84book.com.

You can conduct an Investment Adviser Search with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission here to view a detailed report about Michael Pensinger or obtain information pertaining to Pensinger Financial’s advisory operations, services, and fees set forth in our current Form ADV Part 2 (Brochure).

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