Michael Manion

Michael P. Manion serves as Principal at Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Management, Inc., a leading SEC-registered investment advisory firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role since 1999, he is responsible for portfolio management and client engagement, overseeing investment strategies tailored to individual and institutional clients with assets under management exceeding $1.4 billion. Manion is integral to the firm’s emphasis on personalized service and disciplined investment process, utilizing rigorous financial analysis in building client portfolios.

He specializes in managing diversified portfolios of large-cap equities, focusing on financially strong, dividend-paying companies across a broad spectrum of industries. The firm's investment approach is value-oriented, with particular expertise in constructing Core Value and Dividend strategies, occasionally supplementing with fixed income securities such as Treasuries and municipal bonds. Recent portfolio holdings highlight positions in technology (Broadcom, Microsoft), healthcare (AstraZeneca), financials (Morgan Stanley), and consumer sectors (Disney), reflecting their multi-sector expertise.

Prior to joining Woodley Farra Manion, Manion was Partner at M.W. Manion Investment Counsel and previously worked as a Credit Analyst at Bank One Corporation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Religion from Denison University and brings additional experience from roles in corporate underwriting at J.P. Morgan and securities at Dean Witter Reynolds. Manion’s career is distinguished by a commitment to transparent, research-driven investment management, and his contributions have helped Woodley Farra Manion earn recognition—including a #1 ranking on CNBC’s Financial Advisor 100 list in 2022.