About Us
Michael L. Hermes, CFA®, CFP®, CPWA®, CEPA®, NSSA®
Market President, Pittsburgh
Areas of Specialty:
- Retirement Forecasting
- Estate Planning
- Investment Management
- Social Security Guidance
“I love being an advisor because it allows me to build meaningful relationships and walk alongside my clients through some of life’s most important financial decisions. At HORAN Wealth, we’re not just managing money—we’re deeply invested in the people we serve. What makes our firm unique is the way we value and appreciate our client relationships, treating them as true partnerships built on trust, care, and long-term commitment.”
Michael Hermes leads HORAN Wealth's Pittsburgh market, bringing the firm's coordinated advisory approach to the families, businesses, and professionals he has served throughout his career. A Sewickley native and Quaker Valley graduate, Michael's return to Pittsburgh is personal, and it shows in how he works. His five professional designations reflect genuine breadth: across investments, estate planning, exit strategy, income planning, and Social Security, he connects the dots so nothing falls through the cracks. Named National Social Security Advisor of the Year in 2021, Michael remains a recognized thought leader and trusted expert in retirement income planning for HORAN Wealth clients.
EDUCATION:
- University of Dayton — Bachelor of Science in Finance & Entrepreneurship
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA®)
- Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®)
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor, CEPA®
- National Social Security Advisor (NSSA®)
- FINRA Series 7 & 63
- Life, Accident, & Health Insurance & Variable License