Name: Michael Vantusko
Age: 30
Title: Financial Advisor – The Vantusko Group at Morgan Stanley
Married/Single: single
Kids: none
City you live in: Scottsdale
A typical day in my life includes…
taking care of existing clients, finding new clients and expanding my network. I usually start my day reading by current news, working out and I’m in the office by 6:15am when the market opens. Throughout the day, I am consulting clients, having meetings over coffee and eventually ending the day over dinner with a client, prospect or friend.
I was born…
in Cleveland, OH.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
Fall through Spring.
I’m listening to…
everything from Jay-Z to Calvin Harris.
My family…
I am the oldest of 3. My brother Matt is a year younger and an attorney in Las Vegas and my sister Sarah, is 4 years younger and runs the catering department for a high – end grocery store in Cleveland. My parents also live in Cleveland where my mom, Jenny is a 5th grade teacher and my dad, Mike is a successful CFO who is currently retired.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Steve Wynn.
One thing I cannot live without…
my phones, I have an iPhone and a Blackberry.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
an NFL quarterback.
I’m inspired by…
helping my clients.
The one person who motivates me is…
myself. Self-determination is key!
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
finding a way for student loans to be forgiven for those who are working but still struggling financially to make ends meet. I think student loan debt is a very serious problem facing my generation.
The perfect day would be…
a packed schedule of meetings with interesting people.
My first job was…
a bus boy at my friend’s restaurant in Ohio. I think everyone should have to work in a restaurant at some point in their life.
My favorite escape…
Las Vegas.
My life…
always moving, I hate being still.
I’m currently working on…
making clients aware about the Sustainable Investing options that we offer. I believe there is a huge demand for people wanting to invest in companies that benefit society.
Always…
be on time.
Never…
text and drive.
Favorite Quote…
“Everything will be alright in the end, if it’s not alright, it’s not the end.”- Unknown
Biggest Dream…
my clients reaching all of their financial goals.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
people on their phones while driving.
