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Michael Lee

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Michael Lee

About Michael

With over 10 years of experience as an advisor, Michael brings a laser-focused approach to holistic wealth management. His first foray into retirement planning was when his mother retired from Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek. As a first generation American, Michael had the duty of translating for his family – and he felt, firsthand, the stress and anxiety that large financial decisions can cause for the majority of retirees. Michael provides fiduciary advice to soon-to-be retirees of large corporations. And he makes it his number one priority to chop down complex financial concepts – including pensions, 401K/TSA, Social Security, and taxes – into easy-to-understand bites for his clients. Michael’s expertise enables him to add a strong layer of financial advice to a company’s HR team – with a particularly strong understanding of the retirement programs offered by PG&E, AT&T, Kaiser Permanente, Chevron, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and Raytheon. Michael's bevy of experience is underscored by his list of achievements: ‍InvestmentNews’ Rising Star 2025‍ Advisor Hub 250 Advisors to Watch 2025‍ InvestmentNews’ Hot List 2024‍ Farther Founders Club 2025 FSC President’s Club 2017, 2018, 2021 FSC Achievers Club 2019, 2020 He has also been featured in several media outlets: InvestmentNews 2025 Advisor Hub 2025 InvestmentNews 2024 Born and raised in Oakland, CA, Michael is an active member of the dog rescue community – having fostered many dogs through rescue organizations including Chows Plus and Love Second Chances. You can find him exploring around town with his latest rescue, Chow Chow Maple.

FAQs

  • What’s the first step to getting started, and what should I expect during our first conversation?+
    Start by scheduling a discovery call. Think of it as a mutual interview, not a sales pitch. We’ll explore your goals, assets, and financial vision. If we’re the right fit, our Concierge Team seamlessly handles setup and transfers, ensuring a smooth, tax-efficient transition from day one.
  • As a fiduciary, how are your investment incentives legally aligned with my personal success?+
    Farther advisors act in your best interest and are fiduciaries. We’ve eliminated commissions to remove conflicts and use a simple, transparent fee structure. Our growth depends directly on your success — we thrive only when your wealth does.
  • How does your proprietary technology enhance, rather than replace, human investment expertise?+
    Our technology amplifies — not replaces — human expertise. The platform manages daily precision tasks, freeing your advisor to focus on strategy and nuance. This blend of advanced automation and human insight ensures your wealth benefits from both innovation and personal guidance.
  • How do I know my information and my wealth are safe on Farther’s platform?+
    Farther’s platform uses advanced encryption, continuous monitoring, and a proprietary vault architecture engineered for maximum data integrity. Backed by leading global tech investors like Alphabet’s CapitalG, our systems are designed and vetted to keep your wealth safe.
  • How do you coordinate my entire financial life — from taxes and estate planning to my complex investments — in one place?+
    Farther acts as your wealth’s central hub. Our unified platform brings all your accounts together, while your dedicated advisor orchestrates your investment, tax, and estate strategies. The result is a seamless, proactive, and fully coordinated approach to managing every part of your financial life.

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