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Michael Durstein CFP®, ChFC®

Senior Associate | Wealth Manager
(302) 454-9405

Michael is a Senior Associate and Wealth Manager at Diamond State Financial Group. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Michael holds his Series 7 and 66 registrations, as well as his Life and Health Insurance Licenses. He also earned and maintains his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT™ designations.

Michael is one of the leaders of the firm’s Legal Professionals Division working with attorneys and their families throughout all stages of their careers and lives. Additionally, his practice focuses on helping growing families navigate their accumulation years, and assisting pre and early retirees to efficiently prepare for, and enjoy, their financial independence in retirement.

As an advisor, Michael recognizes the need to have a clear understanding of a client's goals, dreams and even their fears before beginning the process of financial development and design. In all cases, he believes that a client needs a dynamic and sustainable financial strategy that is unique to their personal circumstances and cognizant of their long-term aspirations. Michael focuses on helping his clients implement a comprehensive financial strategy that will simplify their lives, maximize their efforts, and is tailored specifically to their unique needs.

Michael is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc.

Michael, his wife, Megan, and their dog, Kona, live in Wilmington, Delaware. He is active with several local charities including serving on the Board of Trustees for the Delaware HIV Consortium and the Muscle Movement Foundation. When he is not working, you can typically find him at the golf course or watching college football, the 76ers, the Eagles, the Phillies or his beloved South Carolina Gamecocks.