Mike Blanton is a Wealth Advisor Regional Executive for 1834, a division of Old National Bank with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate complex financial decisions. He leads a team of wealth management professionals across several states who advise high-net-worth clients on all facets of wealth planning and management.
Mike and his team deliver holistic, integrated wealth management services designed to address the unique needs of affluent individuals and families. By evaluating complex financial scenarios and modeling lifetime cash flow outcomes, they help clients make confident decisions aligned with their long-term goals. Throughout his career, Mike has distinguished himself through a rare combination of deep technical expertise and a relationship-driven approach, guiding clients through wealth planning, preservation, and generational transfer strategies.
Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in finance before receiving both his MBA and Juris Doctor from DePaul University. He is also a CPA and CFA® charter holder. His unique combination of financial, legal, and accounting expertise enables him to lead teams in delivering sophisticated, integrated wealth strategies tailored to complex client needs.
Prior to joining 1834, Mike held leadership positions in wealth management roles at BMO and MB Financial Bank.
Mike is known for building trusted, long-term relationships, applying deep technical expertise, and executing with discipline and accountability.
Mike serves on the Board of Directors of the Banner Health Foundation, supporting one of the nation’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems and its mission to improve community health across six states.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing chess, and staying active. He believes lasting success is built on trust, strong relationships, and continuous learning – principles that guide both his leadership approach and personal life.