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Michael Ware

Adjunct Faculty

University of North Texas

Department of Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law

Email: Michael.Ware@unt.edu

Education

  • MBA, University of Central Florida, 2001
    Major: Finance
    Specialization: Finance
  • BBA, University of North Texas, 1992
    Major: Finance
    Specialization: Finance

Professional Positions

    Professional

  • Senior Vice President & Trust Officer, Prosperity Bank. Prosperity Bank. (2022 - Present).
  • Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, First State Bank. First State Bank. (2021 - 2022).
  • Senior Vice President, Manager, Wealth Management & Trust, First State Bank. First State Bank. (2015 - 2021).
  • Vice President, Trust Officer, Wealth Management and Trus, First State Bank. First State Bank. (2014 - 2014).
  • Associate Financial Consultant, Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab. (2010 - 2014).
  • Financial Services Consultant, Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Investments. (2009 - 2009).
  • Manager, Risk Analysis, Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab. (2004 - 2009).
  • Senior Registered Representative, Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab. (1997 - 2004).
  • Investment Specialist, Premium Services, Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Investments. (1996 - 1997).
  • Investment Specialist, Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Investments. (1994 - 1996).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP), CFP Board. (2009 - 2026).
  • Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor, American Bankers Association. (2016 - 2026).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • FINA 3770 - Finance, 1 course.
  • FINA 5040 - Introduction to Finance and Financial Mathematics, 1 course.

Service

Public Service

  • Board Member, Abigail's Arms Family Crisis Center. Gainesville, TX. (January 2016 - June 2022).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, Rotary International. Gainesville, TX. (June 2014 - May 2020).