A seasoned investment professional, Michael Tutcher leverages over 30 years of financial industry experience to provide personalized investment services and financial planning for his clients. Michael has a passion for the craft of advice. He feels that honest two-way communication is the key to having successful outcomes for those that have entrusted him with what they have worked so hard to accumulate. Clients can expect frank, candid, and caring long-term advice. Michael works hard to help his clients see through the "apocalypse du jour" mentality they are subjected to via the 24-hour-a-day media onslaught. When you meet Michael, you will see he takes his responsibility very seriously and that what he does is more than just a career, it's a calling. His clients are his friends, his friends are his clients. When he’s not working, Michael manages to stay busy. He is an avid golfer (note: that’s code for certifiable golf nut) and typically sneaks out whenever his schedule permits. He likes to try and stay in shape with his favorite workout partner, his son, Michael. A big sports fan, Mike follows the Bucs, the Rays, and the Bolts, but is a proud shareholder of the Green Bay Packers.

Giving back is also high on Michael’s priority list. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) is where Mike focuses the majority of his philanthropic efforts. As Chair of the Sarasota/Manatee Chapter for almost 20 years, the MCSF is truly a family affair for the Tutcher clan, with nine members of the family currently serving as volunteers.

Originally from Wisconsin, Michael has been in Florida for over 50 years. He has been married to his wonderful wife, Sherrie’ for almost 40 years. They have two amazing children. Their son, Michael, and their daughter Cassi. Pop Pop and Nana have FIVE grandkids- Braylon, Caleb, Ellie, Vivienne and Mina.

Prior to bringing the Main Street Financial Group to Raymond James in 2006, Michael was a Senior Financial Services Executive with MetLife Financial Services for fourteen years. With Raymond James for over 15 years now, he values the flexibility and the breadth of resources he is able to provide to his clients.

Education

• University of South Florida
  
  • Bachelor of Science in Finance
  • Master of Business Administration in Marketing

Professional Designations

• The American College
  
  • Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC)
• Private Wealth Advisor

Affiliations

• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Sarasota/Manatee Chapter, current board chair, 2007-present
• Laurel Oak Country Club, member
• Mission Valley Country Club, member
  
  • Served on Board of Directors and was Membership Committee Chair 2007-2009, Golf Committee Chair 2013-2016 and a member of the Finance Committee from 2013-2016
• South County YMCA Foundation, board member, 2005-09
• Asolo Repertory Theatre, board member, 2005-08
  
  • Served on both the planned giving and the finance committees

Raymond James is not affiliated with the above-mentioned organizations.

Private Wealth Advisor is a designation awarded by Raymond James to financial advisors who have demonstrated mastery in anticipating and managing the expansive financial needs of high-net-worth individuals, families, and organization.