50 Years of Ups and Downs in the Stock Market

Mike Cook graduated from Victoria High School in 1962, he attended Victoria Junior College for two years and then attended and graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1967 with a BBA. After graduation he joined the Texas Army National Guard in May 1967 as a private, and he attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in June 1970.

Mike started his career in the investment business in 1968 in Houston with Shearson Hammill where he was registered in stocks, bonds, and commodities.

He joined the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 1979. During his time with the HLSR he has served on the Swine Auction, Corral Club, and Speakers Committee. Currently, Mike is a Director of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and still serves on the Speakers Committee.

He is a past officer of the Houston Farm and Ranch Club. He has been a member of the Memorial Spring Branch Rotary Club since 1984, and a past president of that club.

Mike focuses on helping clients with their life financial goals through financial planning and proper asset allocation.

He studied under Jeremy Siegal at the Wharton School and received his Certification as an Investment Management Analyst in 1994. He was certified as a Financial Planner in 1987.