Michael Hoover

Michael Hoover, CPA, is a Family Office Counselor and Vice President at Rockefeller Capital Management, where he advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on complex income tax, trust, estate, and multigenerational wealth planning strategies. Born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Michael earned a Master of Accounting along with Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance from The Pennsylvania State University, graduating cum laude and as a consistent Dean’s List recipient. He passed all four sections of the CPA exam in 2016 and has since built more than a decade of experience in professional services and financial advisory roles.

Prior to joining Rockefeller Capital Management, Michael served as a Tax Director at Siegfried Advisory, where he led tax compliance and strategic planning engagements for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and closely held businesses. Earlier in his career, he worked in PwC’s Personal Financial Services group, supporting sophisticated private clients with comprehensive tax and wealth planning needs. Michael is an active member of the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council and is well regarded for his thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to family office advisory work.

Beyond his professional practice, Michael is deeply committed to mentorship, philanthropy, and community service, including ongoing fundraising and advocacy for Penn State’s Dance Marathon (THON), where he danced in 2016. He has also supported financial literacy initiatives, church-based outreach programs, youth athletics, and therapy dog visitation programs. Michael lives in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Amy, their dog Finn, and their growing family. In his free time, he enjoys running, traveling, fitness, and watching Penn State and Philadelphia sports.

Publications

Why Michael Hoover Says Drexel Hill Is One of the Best Places in Delaware County to Raise a Family

Redefining the Modern Family Office with Michael Hoover

Michael Hoover and the Private Equity Era: How Capital is Reshaping the Advisory Profession & Family-Owned Businesses

For A Cure: Why Michael Hoover Still Shows Up for THON

Running Partners for Life – Michael Hoover Runs Half Marathons & His Wife Runs Full Ones

Unleashing Love, One Tail Wag at a Time. Why Michael Hoover and His Wife Made Their Rescue Dog a Certified Therapy Animal