Michael Finke
A long-time authority on ethical financial advice, Michael Finke is an expert on regulatory and legal issues related to financial planning. He authored countless research articles in the fields of investment advice, retirement income, and investor decision-making. A renowned instructor, Finke is also a recipient of numerous awards covering a wide range of financial planning courses, from basic undergraduate personal finance to doctoral-level research methods.
Michael Finke Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Professor and PhD Coordinator
Academic History
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PhD, Finance
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PhD, Family Resource Management
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MS, Family Resource Management
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BS/BA, with honors
HONORS/AWARDS:
- 2014 Journal of Financial Planning Montgomery-Warschauer best paper award
- 2014 President’s Academic Achievement Award, Texas Tech University
- 2014 Investment Advisor IA25
- 2013 Journal of Financial Planning Montgomery-Warschauer best paper award
- 2013 Investment Advisor IA25
- 2012 Investment News Power 20
- 2011 Academic Thought Leadership Award, Retirement Management Journal
- 2010 Winner, iOMe National Retirement Challenge, Faculty Advisor
- 2010 Best Paper Award, Academy of Financial Services
- 2009 Best Paper Award, Academy of Financial Services
- 2008 Best Paper Award, Academy of Financial Services
- 2008 Distinguished Research Award, College of Human Sciences
- 2007 Teacher of the Year Award, Texas Tech Personal Financial Planning Association
- 2006 Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education Outstanding Journal Article award
- 2005 American Council on Consumer Interests CFP Board Financial Planning Research Award