Mike graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Management and received his MBA from the University of Arizona. Mike spent the first 5 years of his career as an officer in the US Air Force, the next 2 years as a consultant with Arthur Anderson, and the next 12 years in the financial software industry working for Intuit. Prior to launching Sharp Wealth Management, Mike spent 6 years as a Partner with Heim, Young & Associates, Inc., and 3 years with Mercer Advisors (after their acquisition of Heim, Young & Associates). He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, Certified in Long-Term Care. He is married with 4 children, a sports enthusiast, and actively involved as a member of Holy Trinity Church.