Mark Michel has been Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer of Diesslin Group since March 2022, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Mark Michel holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
Diesslin Group, Inc. is a Fort Worth, TX firm with $696M under management, 286 clients and 6 advisers in one office, as of its August 2026 filing.
Mark M. Michel is Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager of Diesslin Group, Inc. He conducts investment analysis, risk-return analysis, performance management, and asset allocation for client portfolios, and is involved in the analysis of the firm's alternative investments. Earlier he worked as an Associate Portfolio Manager for American Beacon Advisors and a Senior Portfolio Analyst at JPMorgan, and served in the U.S. Army.
- Diesslin Group, Inc.Current– present · 4 yearsFort Worth, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110557
Professional designations
Listed by Diesslin Group
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Mark Michel is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since July 2022.
- TexasSince 13 July 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 5 August 2022 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 18 June 2021 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Mark Michael Michel
- CRD
- 7471882
- Firm
- Diesslin Group · CRD 110557
- Role
- Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer
- Office
- 425 Houston Street, Suite 500, Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2022
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- diesslin.com
Where does Mark Michel work?
Mark Michel has been Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer of Diesslin Group, Inc. since March 2022, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Mark Michel a financial advisor?
Yes. Mark Michel has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Diesslin Group since July 2022.
How many years of experience does Mark Michel have?
Mark Michel has 4 years in the financial industry, since July 2022, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Mark Michel passed?
Mark Michel has passed 2 licensing exams: the SIE and Series 65. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in June 2021.
Where is Mark Michel based?
Mark Michel’s registered office is in Fort Worth, TX.
Is Mark Michel registered with FINRA?
No. Mark Michel has no current broker registration.
Is Mark Michel a CFA charterholder?
Diesslin Group lists Mark Michel with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Mark Michel’s record?
Search CRD 7471882 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Mark Michel’s full registration record.


