Michael Cox, CFA®
Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
Michael is a senior portfolio manager for Commerce Trust. Upon gaining a thorough understanding of a client’s needs and goals as well as assessing the client’s entire financial situation, he works with our investment research team to construct a portfolio to help clients achieve their long-term goals.
Michael comprehensively represents our research and goals-based investment process, starting with the initial assessment and creation of an investment objective to ongoing evaluation and adjustments based on changing market and life circumstances. With a deep knowledge of the market and experience in investment management, he serves clients with thought leadership, insight, and consulting services.
Michael joined Commerce Trust in 2025 and was previously employed at Commerce Bank from 1994 to 1999. He has 30 years of experience in the wealth management industry, serving as an investment portfolio manager. Michael has a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys playing tennis, traveling, spending time with his family, and supporting his local community.
The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) Charter is a designation granted by CFA Institute to individuals who have satisfied certain requirements, including completion of the CFA Program and required years of acceptable work experience. Registered marks are the property of CFA Institute.
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