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Mark Michel

Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer at Diesslin Group in Fort Worth, TX

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Mark Michel is Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer of Diesslin Group, Inc., an investment adviser managing $696M, and works from its Fort Worth, TX office. Mark Michel has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Diesslin Group since 13 July 2022, has 4 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the SIE and Series 65.

4
Years in industry
4
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

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.

  1. – present · 4 years
    Fort Worth, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110557

Credentials and registrations

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

Series 655 August 2022
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
SIE18 June 2021
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Key facts

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

Common questions

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.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 25 August 2026

Is Mark Michel a financial advisor?

Yes. Mark Michel has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Diesslin Group since July 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Mark Michel based?

Mark Michel’s registered office is in Fort Worth, TX.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Mark Michel registered with FINRA?

No. Mark Michel has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: Mark M. Michel, CFA, MBA biography, diesslin.com

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Diesslin Group

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7471882, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Diesslin Group, Inc., filed 25 August 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Diesslin Group team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.