Prior to joining Republic, Mr. Reed planned, launched, and managed one of the fastest growing wealth management firms in the country, Dakota Wealth Management. He directed all aspects of the business, including operational leadership, financial obligations, cross-functional coordination, and C-Level decision making.

Michael provided comprehensive management of a governance structure, including a Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Management Committee, and Senior Leadership team. At Dakota, Michael held direct responsibility for the creation of an eight-person operations team, including all organizational efficiencies, team leadership, and business growth. He inspired comprehensive company expansion from an AUM of $150 million to $2.5 billion within a five-year timeframe. He established and fostered the development of three subsidiaries, including two registered investment firms and one tax services entity. Michael collaborated with the executive team to drive 12-fold growth in enterprise value through direct oversight of ten transactions, six tuck-ins, and the onboarding of 65 employees in 14 offices, nationwide.

Mr. Reed has also held prestigious positions such as Executive Director/CEO of the North American Spine Foundation where he secured a congressional resolution, H.Res.432, in the 114th U.S. Congress. In addition, he served as Director of HSS Florida for the Hospital for Special Surgery where he helped to establish a footprint for this prestigious organization in the South Florida market.

Mr. Reed holds Master and Doctoral degrees, an executive certificate from Yale School of Management, and five advanced certifications as an M&A Advisor. Michael graduated from University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health and is completing a Master of Business Administration at Boston University.