Michael McCracken

About Michael McCracken

I\'m dedicated to learning what\'s important to you and developing a plan that works for your business or family.I partner with people to develop strategies to protect, plan, invest, and grow using proven processes and the industries best tools. I help them sleep better at night knowing they have a great strategy and partner to help them when complex situations arise.For more than a decade, I have worked with or within small businesses to Fortune 50 companies to invest, lower risk, and grow. I have developed strategies for assets in the hundreds of millions and developed financial systems and processes to manage trillions of dollars. What I know, is it is important to invest my time to understand your goals and partner with you to determine your most appropriate financial strategy geared toward reaching your unique goals.Does one of these sound like your situation?1. Money in Motion - Are you selling your business? About to retire? Downsizing your home? Expecting an inheritance? Settling a divorce? Do you want someone to take the time to understand what\'s important to you and partner with you for life to help you achieve those things?2. Corporate Investment Strategy & Corporate Asset TransferDo you own a private corporation that generates surplus income or large amounts of cash that isn\'t working? Do you want to grow and protect this wealth to maximize what you can transfer to future generations? Would you like to discuss how to make that money work and grow?3. Investment Strategy for Executives and LeadersA 30 year career this can leave a mess of pension funds, stock accounts, 401K and other accounts that need a strategy. Would you like a professional to help you develop a strategy that aligns to your needs?My office is located in the Kennesaw/Marietta/Atlanta area of Georgia, however I am licensed to serve in 6+ states and growing. For 8 years in a row, Edward Jones has been named #1 in overall investor satisfaction. Contact me today to set up a complimentary c••••••••@EdwardJones.com77••••••46 More about me.I am a Navy veteran who served in the Gulf War and current member of the American Legion. I graduated in engineering from the University of Tennessee, studied business and operations at Harvard Business School, have a master\'s in business administration (MBA) from the University of Florida, and multiple certifications in business analysis. I enjoy spending time with my boys, motorcycle and side-by-side riding, BBQing, and watching motorsports, and college sports with family and friends.

Experience

1. Financial Planning Advisor

   Edward Jones

   Jan 2020 — Present · Marietta, GA, US

   I work with families, leaders, and owners on the east coast to develop strategies to protect, plan, and grow wealth. I accomplish this using a proven processes, the industry\'s best tools, and over a decade of experience.Edward Jones serves 7 million investors with a trillion dollars under management. Our firm has been built on the belief that the only way to do business is on a one-on-one personal basis. We do that by getting to know you, understanding your goals, and developing individualized strategies to help you reach them. I work to give you the personal service you deserve when it comes to planning for your financial future.

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  BS EE, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

  1995 — 2000

• University of Florida - Warrington College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Business Management

  2005 — 2007

• Harvard University

  Business Management and Finance

  2011 — 2012

• East Tennessee State University

  Marketing and Graphic Design

  1993 — 1995

• Ito University

  Certification in ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence), Lean Operations Management

  2010 — 2012

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Engineering/Industrial Management

  2001 — 2002

• Carnegie Mellon University

  Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Project Management Certification

  2006 — 2006

Skills

• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Military
• Contract Negotiation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Quality Management
• Finance
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Military Operations
• Regulations
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business Transformation
• Engineering Management
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Relations
• Management
• Program Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Dod
• Sales
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Software Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Tax
• Six Sigma
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Defense
• Aircraft
• Strategy
• Lean Manufacturing
• Standardization
• Supply Chain
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Kaizen
• Systems Engineering