Michael Farr
Michael Farr is the Chief Market Strategist of Hightower Advisors, a $130 billion investment advisor, and Co-Founder, President and CEO of Farr, Miller & Washington, responsible for overseeing the day to day activities of the firm. An award-winning author, Farr has unparalleled insights into the link between Washington, Wall Street, and Main Street. He is the longest-running paid contributor for CNBC and is regularly quoted in print publications. He is also a highly regarded speaker on topics such as investing, retirement, the current economic situation, and the Federal Reserve. Prior to starting Farr, Miller & Washington, he was a Principal with Alex. Brown.
Michael Farr Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chief Market Strategist
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Contributor
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Co-Founder, President, and CEO
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Principal
Academic History
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B.A., English Literature
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Member, Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Member, National Association for Business Economics
Member, The World Presidents’ Organization
Member, International Atlantic Economic Society
Member, The Washington Association of Money Managers
Founding Chairman, Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation
Trustee, Sibley Memorial Hospital
Trustee, Sewanee, The University of the South.
Director, HEROES
Director, Goal Financial
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
He has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC’s Nightly News, CNN, Bloomberg, Reuters, and the Nightly Business Report.
He has been quoted in national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, The Financial Times, The Washington Post, Businessweek, and USA Today.
He can be heard on Associated Press Radio, CBS Radio, and National Public Radio.
He hosts a weekly podcast called FarrCast, where he covers wealth strategies and financial news, available on iTunes and other major podcast-streaming platforms worldwide.
SPEAKING
Farr is a highly sought-after speaker who focuses on topics such as investing, retirement, the current economic situation, the Federal Reserve, and much more.
He has presented alongside Federal Reserve Presidents, Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow, financial leaders, and economic forecasters at various speaking engagements around the country.
He has also delivered presentations at a wide range of events, including the YPO Economic Summit, the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, the American College of Trial Lawyers (800 attendees), and numerous events hosted by Fidelity Investments.
PUBLICATIONS