Mr. Michael A. Langlois, CFP^®, began his financial planning career in 1984, two years after receiving his MBA from Bryant University. He is the founder and principal of  Strategic Financial Group (formerly Langlois & Associates Agency) and is a Rhode Island Registered Investment Adviser.  He continued his education by earning the professional certification of a CFP^® in 1988.  He was also an early member of the prestigious Registry of Financial Planning Association in 1986, now merged with the Financial Planning Association (FPA). 

Professional Recognition and Associations: RI Society of Certified Planners Member Financial Planning Association Arbitrator-American Arbitration Association Estate Planning Counsel Holds numerous securities and insurance regulatory licenses Nominated Who's Who in Finance Instructor for the College of Financial Planning, CFP®; certificate candidate at Bryant University Authors professional articles and general consumer periodicals Honorary Chairman of the National Business Advisory Board, Washington, D.C. Personal: Children, Michelle (most educated hairdresser in the world on Fashion Island & Newport Beach) and Jeff and Willie (the Amazon parrot) Prefers adding strokes to his golf game, not to his clients' statements Enjoys traveling with whomever can put up with him Loves gourmet cooking, percussionist drumming, and painting