Michael J. Pesendorfer II is a Financial Advisor at M3 Investment Services in Royal Oak, Michigan, bringing nearly eight years of institutional equity research experience to his work with clients.
Before joining M3, Michael spent his career at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he rose to Vice President & Senior Equity Research Associate covering the Industrial Flow & Motion Solutions sector. There, he built financial models, presented investment theses directly to institutional investors, and led proprietary research initiatives for his team — work that sharpened his eye for fundamental analysis, valuation, and the broader economic trends that shape markets. Along the way, he also took on the role of mentor, helping guide incoming analysts and interns as they found their footing in the industry.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a double major in Finance, Investment and Banking, and Economics, and studied abroad at the Bayes Business School (formerly the Cass Business School).
What draws Michael to this next chapter is the shift from analyzing companies to knowing people — their goals, their concerns, and what they're really working toward. He brings the same rigor and discipline from his research career to a more personal kind of work, one centered on educating and partnering with clients so they can engage confidently in their own financial planning. For Michael, good advice starts with genuinely understanding the person across the table and building the kind of relationship that lasts.
Michael is an expectant father, looking forward to what life changes lie ahead, but in his free time, he enjoys boating, skiing, reading, and fitness classes. As part of the M3 team, Michael also joins his colleagues in giving back to the local community through blood drives, fundraisers, and complimentary speaker events.