Michelle Acton
Partner
Michelle brings over 40 years of experience in the financial industry to her role at Private Wealth Asset Management. She found her niche in working with institutional clients, including universities, foundations and charitable organizations. Complementing this niche, Michelle specializes in assisting multigenerational families and those with legacy assets, such as oil, gas, and minerals. She also has budgeting and bill pay expertise.
Before joining Private Wealth, Michelle began her career in the trust department of First City National Bank in Midland, Texas, in 1985. Throughout her career, she has navigated multiple bank mergers and acquisitions, yet she takes pride in always following her clients. Michelle deeply values her relationships with clients, treating them like family and handling their affairs with their best interests at heart.
Michelle is originally from Weatherford, Oklahoma. Because of her father’s career in the oil industry, she moved nearly ten times by the time she was 16 years old. However, she has lived in Midland for over 40 years and has grown to love the community.
Historical Relationship Tenure:
Years of Experience:
Educational Background
- Attended Midland College’s Paralegal Studies Program
Designations/Certifications/Classes
- Graduate, Cannon Trust School
- Series 65
Community Involvement
- Executive Women of Midland – Member
Personal Q&A
What quality/qualities make you stand out to your clients or coworkers?
Our clients know I’m loyal, genuinely care about them, and treat them like family.
Where are you from? Where did you grow up?
I was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma. I was an “oil brat” – my dad worked for an oil company and we moved at least 10 times in my first 16 years. It’s hard to believe I’ve been in Midland, Texas, for over 40 years now and love it!
What motivates you or makes you happiest in your role?
What brings me the most satisfaction in my role is knowing that our clients feel confident that their affairs are being handled with their best interests at heart. What better job than to give someone peace of mind!
What is the best piece of financial advice you ever received?
If you don’t have the cash to pay for it, don’t buy it! Or, maybe more realistically, don’t charge more on your credit card than you can pay off at the end of the month.
Favorite Food?
I’m a fan of all types of food, but nothing beats Mexican food!