Escient Financial

ABOUT ESCIENT FINANCIAL

escient / esh(ē-)/e/nt /
noun: from French, meaning wisdom
adverb: from French, meaning advisedly

The Financial Help You're Looking For

Escient Financial is an independent, fee-only, fiduciary financial planning and investment advisory firm focused on helping clients improve their lives and build financial prosperity for their future. Escient Financial uses the latest technology, blended with tried-and-true techniques, to provide you with consistent, honest, simple-to-understand, and wise advice regarding your financial situations.

I want to understand what truly matters to you and tailor a financial plan that gives you peace of mind today and tomorrow. I care as much about why you're investing as what you're investing in.

Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, CRPC®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, MS Personal Financial Planning, MPAS®, CRPC®, APMA®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA, CSRIC®


                        

                           

Hello there! I have always liked helping people and problem-solving. One of the biggest problems a lot of people have is regarding money and finances, and preparing for the future. With that in mind, I thought what better way to both help people and problem-solve than be a financial planner? So I started Escient Financial to make a positive impact on people’s lives. As your trusted financial planner and advisor, my mission is to help you determine what your goals are and then help you implement a plan to achieve your goals. You have goals about your financial, family, and more. My goal is for you to achieve those goals and live your best life.


I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional through the CFP Board and have a Master of Science degree in Personal Financial Planning. I have also received the following certifications and designations: Master Planner Advanced Studies (MPAS®)Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor℠ (APMA®)Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ (AWMA®), Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Advisor (SE-AWMA®), and Chartered SRI Counselor℠ (CSRIC®).


In digital assets and cryptocurrencies, I am a Certified Digital Assets Advisor (CDAA). I'm also RIA Channel Certified in Digital Assets through the Nasdaq Advisor Academy and Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets (CBDA). I am a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), the Fee-Only Network, and PlannerDAO.