Michael A.Foster

Michael is Senior Vice President and Senior Managing Director of a Wealth Management Advisory team that provides meaningful and holistic advice for ultra-high net worth families across the country. Immediately prior to his current role, Michael was a Banking Director for this same team. Michael joined Northern Trust in 2010 and has over 30 years of experience serving closely held businesses and high net worth individuals including business owners, entrepreneurs and c-suite executives. Michael proactively leads a team of seasoned professionals, who serve ultra-high net worth families and businesses with comprehensive wealth management services incorporating investment management, banking, fiduciary and wealth consulting solutions and a goals-based framework. Michael is responsible for growth of the business, deepening client relationships and providing a top tier client experience.

In prior roles, Michael has led small, mid and large sized banking organizations to grow and prosper, including a de-novo bank.

Michael is a board member of Camp For All Kids, which provides two life changing summer camp programs with the goal of improving diversity, equity and inclusion among all stakeholders. Michael is also a board member of College Possible Chicago, which provides resources to help empower students from under-represented communities on their path to a college degree.

2010

Michael graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.A. in Economics and he earned an MBA degree from The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University with concentrations in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Michael holds a Certified Private Wealth Advisor© designation, obtained through the Investments and Wealth Institute™ and administered by University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business. He is also a member of the Investments and Wealth Institute™.