Michael Schankerman

Partner Advisor

CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®, CASL®, RICP®

Michael Schankerman, CFP®, is a partner-advisor in the Allworth, Indianapolis, Indiana office, and is a graduate of the prestigious Kelley school of business at Indiana University. When asked about his approach to advising, Michael, an Indianapolis native, said, “I was raised to treat people the way you would want to be treated. It is always my goal for clients to leave our meetings feeling more educated, prepared, and confident to reach their financial goals.” In his spare time, Mike enjoys classic cars, traveling, and is a financial literacy volunteer. Mike and his wife, Karen, reside in the Indianapolis area and are parents to three children and two grandchildren.

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