Mike Silane, Founder & Managing Partner
Mike is a Managing Partner at 21 West Wealth Management and a CFA charterholder with more than 30 years of wealth management experience. He works directly with individuals and families to oversee their portfolios, plan for retirement, and manage spending and cash flow, and he coordinates with clients’ tax and estate planning professionals.
Previously, Mike served as Managing Director for the Southwest Region at BNY Mellon Wealth Management. He oversaw eight investment teams across multiple states, with responsibility for client service, professional development, and compliance, and personally managed some of the firm’s largest and most financially complex client relationships.
Experience, education, leadership
30+ years of wealth management experience and progressive leadership roles
MBA, Finance, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
CFA charterholder
The Chartered Financial Analyst designation is awarded by the CFA Institute to investment professionals who pass three rigorous exams, meet professional experience requirements, and commit to its Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
Equity Strategy Committee member, BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Reviewed internal and external equity managers for the firm.
Adjunct professor, Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State Fullerton (six years), teaching corporate and personal finance
Member, Orange County Estate Planning Council (2026 - present)
Finance Committee member, St. Joseph Hospital (2016 - 2026)
What ELSE?
Runs regularly (but not too far), golfs (but not very well)
Loves & watches the Yankees regularly but appreciates that most people hate them
Married 30+ years, two adult kids