Michael S. Murphy Senior Financial and Investment Advisor Email Mike Mike brings over 15 years of diverse experience in the financial services industry to Droms Strauss Advisors.  His extensive background in estate, business and investment planning, along with his experience as a business owner, adds a wealth of professional expertise to our firm.  Mike specializes in working with business owners and high net worth individuals by incorporating their personal and business needs into one integrated plan.  In addition to working with his clients, he is very effective in working with both the next generation and the current generation to develop long-term family financial plans. An enthusiastic and ambitious advisor, Mike’s excellent verbal abilities allow him to paint vivid word pictures which convert abstract planning ideas into concrete plans.  Mike is a persuasive communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with his clients and help them implement effective action plans. Having co-founded Gateway Metallizing almost 20 years ago and continuing to serve as an active Board member, Mike is able to bring a unique perspective to his clients' issues.  In addition to his practical experience, he has worked with over 50 mid-west companies, in developing and implementing succession plans, this benefits his clients no matter what stage of development they may be in. Mike has become a leader in the wealth management profession both in St. Louis, by being recognized by St. Louis Magazine as a Five Star Wealth Manager Best in Client Satisfaction since inception of the award, and nationally, speaking at the inaugural Wealth Management Congress in Boston in 2008.  He has been quoted on investment management and estate planning topics in the St. Louis Business Journal and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Education Bachelor of Science, Ceramic Engineering, University of Missouri - Rolla Graduate Studies - Accredited Estate Planner, American College Professional Involvement Board Member, Gateway Metallizing, Inc. St. Louis Magazine’s Five Star Wealth Manager "Best in Client Satisfaction" Speaker Wealth Management Congress Family Business Institute Enterprise University Personal Fiscal Fitness and Investing in Turbulent Times (Enterprise University)