Michael Lau Cima, Crps
About Michael Lau Cima, Crps
Michael Lau, CIMA, CRPS, serves as a Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at UBS, where he has worked since 1987. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Oakland University and has extensive experience in wealth management and investment.
Work at UBS
Michael Lau currently holds the position of Senior Vice President in Wealth Management at UBS. He has been with the firm since 1987, accumulating over 37 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include providing wealth advisory services to clients, leveraging his extensive background in investment management and financial planning. The UBS office where he works is located at 2301 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800, Troy, MI 48084.
Education and Expertise
Michael Lau earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Oakland University, where he studied from 1978 to 1982. He furthered his education by obtaining the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2007. In 2017, he achieved the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®) designation, enhancing his expertise in retirement planning.
Background
Michael Lau's professional journey began at Merrill Lynch, where he worked as an Investment Executive for one year from 1983 to 1984. He then joined Drexel Burnham Lambert as First Vice President, serving from 1984 to 1987. His career in wealth management has been marked by a long tenure at UBS, where he has developed significant expertise in financial advisory services.
Community Involvement
Michael Lau is actively involved in charitable activities, contributing his time and resources to organizations such as the Older Person’s Commission of Rochester, Oakland University, and Blessings in a Backpack. His community engagement reflects a commitment to supporting local initiatives and enhancing the well-being of those in need.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Michael Lau enjoys coaching youth sports programs, which allows him to engage with the community and foster young talent. He also has a passion for playing golf and has a keen interest in classic automobiles, reflecting a diverse range of personal interests outside of his career.