Michael D.

Michael Drozd, CIMA®, serves as the Chief Investment Officer at LaSalle St. Securities in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he directs the firm's investment outlook, leads the development and oversight of asset allocation strategies, and supervises due diligence and selection of investment solutions. He also formulates investment policies and provides advisory guidance to both the organization and its clients.

Michael's expertise spans multi-asset portfolio management, with a particular focus on developing diversified strategies for institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth clients. His experience covers a wide range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and structured products, integrating these into comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Before joining LaSalle St., Michael held senior investment roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi Private Bank, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Calamos Investments. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, and Management from Drake University and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation, as well as FINRA Series 7, 31, and 66 licenses.