Mike Paikos

PROFESSIONAL:

Mike Paikos is an LPL Financial Advisor and Investment Program Manager at Black Hills Investment Services. As a client-centered advisor, he creates and provides investment solutions that help pursue his clients’ happiness and financial independence. Before joining Black Hills Investment Services in 2002, Mike was Senior Retirement Specialist at Charles Schwab in San Francisco and a Sales Associate at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.

ON THE PERSONAL SIDE:

Mike grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and attended Saint Mary’s College of California, where he graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Economics. When he wasn’t working, he wined, dined, and enjoyed seeing live music. One fortunate evening in San Francisco led him to meeting his wife, who convinced him that moving to Rapid City, SD was a great idea. As a result, he has lived and raised his family in the Black Hills ever since. Mike has two beautiful children, Olivia and Nicholas, who keep him incredibly busy when he’s not at work. Mike also enjoys the company of a stubborn and furry 12-year-old Welsh Corgi, Winston, who is the first dog he’s ever owned.

SOMETHING YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT MIKE:

• Favorite Food: Mexican
• Interests: Fishing, mountain biking, shooting, yoga
• Embarrassing Secret: Can’t drive a stick