Education Michael earned a B.S. in consumer economics from the University of Georgia and an M.A. in economics from New York University.

Professional history Michael Crook is an Executive Director and Head of Portfolio and Planning in Wealth Management Research, where he advises investors on global investment strategy, asset allocation and portfolio construction.

Michael joined UBS in 2010. Prior to UBS, he worked as a discretionary portfolio manager and senior investment strategist at Barclays and Lehman Brothers. He is the author of numerous articles relating to investment strategy and goals-based investing, including publications in The Journal of Wealth Management, The Journal of Investing, and The Journal of Index Investing. Michael is also a former adjunct professor of economics at Marymount Manhattan College.

Professional affiliations Michael is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst^SM (CAIA^®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor^SM (CRPC^®).

Media exposure Michael has appeared regularly on Fox Business News, Bloomberg, and The Business News Network. He is also quoted widely in numerous newspaper and investment outlets.

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