Michael Durstein Senior Associate & Wealth Manager

Our Team

At Diamond State Financial Group our clients come first. It is because of you, each of our associates have been carefully selected based on their knowledge, experience and desire to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our financial team adheres to a vigorous continuing education program including industry due diligence meetings in order to provide clients with current and relevant financial perspectives.

Michael Durstein

CFP®, ChFC®
Associate Partner | Wealth Manager

Mike Durstein is an Associate Partner and Wealth Manager at Diamond State Financial Group. He helps individuals and families bring clarity, structure, and confidence to their financial lives.

Mike works with clients across a wide range of financial situations, including:

Pre-retirees and retirees focused on income planning, tax efficiency, and legacy
Affluent professionals and executives navigating complex compensation, tax, and planning decisions
Families with significant wealth seeking flexibility, opportunity, and a long-term advisor relationship

He built his practice around personal connection, trust, and a high-touch client experience. Mike believes the best planning starts with listening—and that effective strategies only come after understanding what truly matters to clients and the important people in their lives.

Clients choose Mike for a planning-first, highly personal approach that emphasizes:

Clear communication and education — understanding the “why”
Customized strategies aligned to goals, life stage, and desired outcomes
A long-term partnership built on transparency, trust, and responsiveness

Whether clients are preparing for retirement, already enjoying it, or still building wealth, Mike’s objective is simple: reduce uncertainty, cut through complexity, and create a clear, actionable path forward.

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Education and Experience

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina in Columbia and began his career after gaining experience at a large national banking institution, before joining DSFG in 2015.

Mike holds Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses. He has earned and maintains the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant™ (ChFC®) designations, reflecting his commitment to ongoing education and professional excellence. He is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.

Community

Mike is active in the local community, supporting several local causes and serving on the Board of Trustees for the Muscle Movement Foundation.

Personal

Mike lives in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife, Megan, and their dog, Kona. Outside of the office, he enjoys traveling, spending time with his family—especially his nieces and nephews—and getting out on the golf course whenever possible. He’s a SEC football fanatic and proudly roots for the South Carolina Gamecocks (for better or worse). He is a Phillies season ticket holder and a lifelong fan of the Eagles and Sixers.