Michael M. Massaro
As Partner in charge of Porte Brown LLC’s Manufacturing & Distribution and Retirement Services Practice groups, Michael oversees the development, growth and direction of each group. With Michael’s strong leadership skills, his practice group members have the guidance and knowledge to provide clients with personalized and professional service.
According to Michael, "Our Manufacturing and Distribution Practice Group understand the need to develop procedures for our clients, help them build a functional organization and provide solutions to reduce costs, increase efficiency and maximize profitability for our clients."
Through the Retirement Services Practice Group, Michael and his team work with clients to design and administer qualified retirement or benefit plans and constantly monitor the ever-changing regulatory environment to ensure compliance.
Michael is also the champion partner for Porte Brown Wealth Management, acting as the liaison between Porte Brown and Porte Brown Wealth Management to ensure strong communication between the partners and staff of both companies.
"Porte Brown Wealth Management is a natural extension of our services and the latest addition to our portfolio," said Michael. "We offer clients a unique vantage point through which they can assess their investment options." Michael goes on to state that "clients look to their accountant as someone who is going through the wealth management process with them, as we do." "We don’t just hand them off, we help reassure them, over and over."
Professional Experience
Like many Porte Brown partners, Michael began his career as a staff accountant at the firm. Porte Brown’s entrepreneurial approach allows employees to follow their strengths, develop expertise and contribute to client success. Michael became a partner in 2006.
Education
B.S., Accounting, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
Licenses
FINRA Series 7
FINRA Series 66
Illinois Life, Accident and Health Insurance
Civic Involvement
Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing: Board of Directors
Schaumburg Business Association: Board of Directors