Professional Recognition

Recognition and distinctions

Selected professional recognition highlighted in Michele Kief’s public biography.

2023

Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council

Michele is a 2023 Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council member.

The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure.

2025

Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State

Michele was selected as one of the 2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State.

2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/23 - 9/30/24 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State rating algorithm is based on the previous year's industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.