Mike Ott

Mike Ott is a positive, effective, and adaptable team-building executive with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry.

With background as a military officer and senior executive, Mike brings boundary-spanning experience in financial services focusing on culture, strategy, and growth.

His leadership philosophy emphasizes building teams of skilled individuals who relate well to others, ensuring full engagement for the benefit of clients.

Mike's education includes a BS in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, an MBA in Finance & Marketing from Boston College, and studying at the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at The Wharton School.

Throughout his career, Mike has held various leadership positions such as Optum Financial Group President at UnitedHealth Group, Chief Investment Officer at Optum Financial, and President of U.S. Bank Wealth Management - Affluent, among others.

He has also served as a Senior Advisor at Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and held roles in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and Minnesota Air National Guard, focusing on cyber strategy and commercial and capital markets engagement.

Additionally, Mike has experience in the private sector as Managing Partner at Somerset Asset Management and Managing Director of Equity Research at Piper Jaffray.