NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Beacon Pointe Advisors (“Beacon Pointe”) is pleased to announce the addition of Michael (Mike) Skillman as Managing Director of Institutional Consulting Services. With over three decades of leadership experience in the investment management industry, Skillman brings a dynamic and strategic approach to client relationship management, business development, and product innovation—expertise that aligns seamlessly with Beacon Pointe’s commitment to client-first institutional consulting.
“Mike brings a tremendous depth of experience and a thoughtful approach to institutional consulting,” says Garth Flint, Beacon Pointe Partner and Co-Founder. “His vision, values-based perspective, and proven leadership are a perfect match for the direction and mission of our team.”
Skillman is recognized for his ability to build and scale investment platforms, having successfully led high-performing teams and spearheaded new product development across both traditional and values-driven investment strategies. He is particularly adept at navigating complex financial landscapes while building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
Most recently, Skillman served as CEO of Faith Investor Services, a firm he founded in 2021 to provide faith-based ETFs and wealth management solutions. Under his leadership, the firm launched multiple funds, built a recognizable brand, and integrated the acquisition of a wealth management business, enabling values-oriented investors to align their portfolios with their beliefs. This mission-driven approach aligns with Beacon Pointe’s Institutional Consulting Group, which supports a wide array of organizations with socially responsible (SRI) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates.
Previously, Skillman served as CEO and Managing Director of Cadence Capital Management, an $8 billion investment management firm based in Boston, where he spent over 20 years. He led the firm through a management buyout, introduced multiple investment strategies, and orchestrated its acquisition by Pacific Life, where he subsequently launched the Pacific Global ETF platform. Earlier in his career, Skillman served as Vice President at Pacific Financial Asset Management Co. in Newport Beach, helping generate over $500 million in new institutional business and expanding brand presence across emerging markets.
Beyond his executive career, Skillman is an active community leader. He serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for MemorialCare Health System in Fountain Valley, CA, where he also chairs the Investment and Enterprise Risk Management Committees. He sits on the Executive Board of the Cox School of Business and the Advisory Board of the Don Jackson Center for Financial Studies at Southern Methodist University.
Skillman earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from California State University, Chico, and completed the Institute of Comparative Political and Economic Systems program at Georgetown University.
“Joining Beacon Pointe is both a professional and personal milestone,” shares Skillman. “The firm’s reputation for integrity, excellence, and values-based consulting resonates with my own philosophy, and I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and impact.”
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About Beacon Pointe Advisors:
Beacon Pointe Advisors is one of the nation’s largest registered investment advisers (RIA), with offices and clients located nationally. Clients have long relied on Beacon Pointe’s professional advisors to help determine investment goals, establish asset allocation guidelines, screen investment managers for selection, evaluate fund performance, and develop strategic financial plans to achieve each client’s unique set of goals. For more information on Beacon Pointe Advisors’ institutional consulting services, please visit https://beaconpointe.com/institutional-consulting/
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