Michael Ark

Michael is the lead and founding member of the ARK Wealth Advisory Group of Stifel.  He began his career in 1984 and joined Stifel in 2015.

Over the years, Michael has remained focused on his clients’ needs.  He has evolved his financial advisory practice from investment management to include a comprehensive wealth management process in order to better help his clients pursue their specific wealth planning and asset protection goals.

Michael graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management.

Michael and his wife, Jean, have been married since 1983 and have two children, Malia and Chris.  Together they reside in Honolulu, Hawaii, with their two pet turtles and their dog, Izzie.

Outside of the office, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, exercising to stay healthy, and supporting many charities like the Red Cross, United Way, American Cancer Society, Hawaii Food Bank, Institute for Human Services, Hawaiian Humane Society, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.