Michael Ware

Michael Ware, CFP®, has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Michael currently holds the position of Senior Vice President & Trust Officer at Prosperity Bank, where they are responsible for the administration of trust and investment agency accounts, as well as identifying and developing new business opportunities. Prior to this, they worked at First State Bank, where they held various roles, including Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Vice President, Manager, Wealth Management and Trust, and Vice President, Trust Officer, Wealth Management and Trust. At First State Bank, they led a team of six experienced operations staff and officers, achieved significant department asset growth, and negotiated contract savings. Before that, they worked as an Associate Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab, where they supported clients and conducted educational workshops. Michael also had brief roles at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab, where they gained experience in risk analysis, client relationship management, and sales coordination. Overall, Michael has a strong background in trust and asset management, financial consulting, and client services.

Michael Ware, CFP®, holds a MBA in Finance from UCF College of Business, which they obtained from 1999 to 2001. Michael also possesses a BBA in Finance from the University of North Texas. In addition, Michael holds certifications as a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor, obtained in 2016 from the American Bankers Association, and as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), obtained in 2009 from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. Michael also attended TBA Trust School, although their specific degree or field of study is not mentioned.