Mike's Role: Financial Planner Professional Background: Mike Murkins joined the team at Syverson Strege in August 2019 as one of the firm's CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners. Michael comes to us with diverse experience in the business world, including business development and working as a wealth management associate with US Bancorp. Michael is excited to build a career with a fee-only planning firm. Born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, Michael attended Iowa State University and completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Personal: When not working, I have a wide variety of interests. I enjoy playing guitar, reading, woodworking, traveling, exercising, and do-it-yourself projects. I cherish time with my family and enjoy the fall football season as both a Cyclones and Packers fan! I am married to my wife Jill, and together we have one son Jay and a daughter Ellie.