Awards & Accreditations

Awards & Recognition

  • Michael V. Addessi named a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor* Each advisor, selected by an independent third-party research firm, is chosen based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative criteria, including in-person interviews, industry experience, compliance records, revenue produced, and assets under management.
  • Michael V. Addessi recognized as a top Financial Advisor by Commonwealth Financial Network® Michael has been recognized as a Chairman’s Level advisor for 2025—a distinction based on annual production that places him among the top 4 percent of advisors affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network ®.
  • Michael V. Addessi recognized as a leading Financial Advisor by Commonwealth Financial Network® Michael has been recognized as a Leaders Level advisor for 2024 - a distinction based on annual production that places him among the top 6 percent of advisors affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network®. 
  • Addessi Financial Partners recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams*Each team, selected by an independent third-party research firm, is chosen based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria. This qualitative criterion focuses on studying each team's best practices — service models, investing process, team construct, and skill sets. 


Advisory Team Accreditations and Registrations

  • Long Island University in Accounting and Economics, Cum Laude graduate
  • Stetson University graduate in Finance
  • University of Washington graduate in Finance and Economics
  • Madison University, Cum Laude graduate
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner
  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary® professional  
  • Enrolled Agent, qualified for practice before the Internal Revenue Service
  • FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities registrations


*2026 Forbes Best In State Wealth Management Teams, created by SHOOK Research. Presented in Jan 2026 based on data from March 2024 to March 2025.  Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. 

*2026 Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisors, created by SHOOK Research. Presented in April 2026 based on data gathered from June 2024 to June 2025. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary.