Our Belief System

We believe competent, objective, financial advice should be accessible to anybody who wants it. People need an advisor who can not only help them make good decisions, but can help them stay on top of the decisions they need to make over the years. By paying consistent attention to the details of their financial lives - over many seasons - this is what makes people financially successful. Our job as your financial planner is to help you consistently make good decisions as your circumstances change.

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Michael Bonfanti, CFP®

Founder & Financial Advisor at Bonfanti Investment Services, LLC

Michael was born in Baton Rouge. He is a graduate of Catholic High School and received his bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance from Louisiana State University in 2003. Michael has been a Financial Advisor since 2004. Prior to opening his own practice, Michael worked as a financial advisor for a Fortune 500 financial services firm for over 5 years.

Michael lives in Prairieville with his wife, Misty, and sons, Grey and Beck. Michael's oldest son, Andrew, also lives in Prairieville. He enjoys hanging out with his dog Marley, playing in the vegetable garden, and anything LSU sports.

Accomplishments:

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner

  • Graduate of Leadership Ascension 2012

  • Founding Member, Leadership Ascension Foundation (Chair 2017-2019)

  • 2011-2016 - APEX Chapter, Business Networking International

  • 2012-Present, Business Associates of Ascension (2014 President)

  • 2013-2015 Ascension Chamber of Commerce - Ambassador

  • 2013 Individual of the Year – Awarded by the Ascension Chamber of Commerce

  • 2014-2022, Estate & Business Planning Council of Baton Rouge

  • 2014-2017, Member of “The Greatest Rotary Club in the Known Universe”, East Ascension Rotary

  • 2015-2016, Top Producer, Ascension Chamber Total Resource Campaign (2017 Team Captain)

  • 2018-2023, VP of Finance, Volunteer Ascension Board

  • 2018-Present, Secretary/Treasurer, Ascension Parish Tourism Commission

  • 2018-Present, Finance Committee, New Song Community Church (2020-Present, Chair)

  • 2021-Present, Board Member, Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerce (2023 Chair)