Michael Skolnick is a Wealth Advisor for Avior Wealth Management
Mike is a Senior Advisor and Partner at Avior Wealth Management, LLC, where he employs a financial planning-first, tax-centric approach to wealth management, empowering his clients to achieve their financial goals. With over thirty years of experience in tax, investment, and wealth management services, Mike has encountered and navigated a wide array of financial scenarios. He excels at simplifying complex financial concepts to develop comprehensive strategies. Mike is also an expert in the unique planning opportunities associated with equity awards (ISOs, NQOs, RSUs, SSARs, and ESPP) and has successfully guided numerous clients through company IPOs.
Before joining Avior, Mike worked in the tax and audit departments of the then Big-8 firm KPMG, served as a financial analyst with Visa International, and for nearly fifteen years, was the founder and President of Axiom Advisory, LLC, an independent wealth management firm.
Mike holds a BA in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Finance Specialist (PFS), and Retirement Income Certified Planner (RICP®). He is unwaveringly committed to providing fiduciary-level services and always prioritizes his clients’ interests.
Fun Fact: Before becoming a financial whiz-kid, Mike was a drummer in a rock band. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring the great outdoors (ask him about the big one that got away) and cooking healthy, Mediterranean-inspired meals for his family.