Michael Butts

Michael Butts is a seasoned portfolio manager formerly at Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. in New York, where he managed investments for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and nonprofit organizations. At Tocqueville, his responsibilities included both equity and fixed income portfolio management, with a focus on providing personalized investment strategies to private clients and acting as a trusted advisor on family matters.

Butts has over 25 years of experience in the investment management industry, specializing in U.S. equities and fixed income securities for private clients, foundations, and nonprofits. Before Tocqueville, he began his career as an equity research analyst at First American National Bank, gaining a foundation in asset management that would inform his later work.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Belmont University and an MBA from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Known for his analytical approach and strong client relationships, Butts has been an active member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and is noted for his charitable involvement with the American Cancer Society. His work is distinguished by a commitment to long-term capital preservation and growth in traditional asset classes such as equities and bonds.