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Mike Barnes
Managing Director, Head of Operations

Mike is a Managing Director and Head of Operations at Robertson Stephens. He is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the firm, including client onboarding, account management, and transaction processing. Mike has nearly 20 years of operations leadership experience in the financial services industry.

Prior to joining Robertson Stephens, Mike was Head of Financial Operations for Ellevest, where he oversaw all operational aspects across the firm, including both the Digital and Private Wealth Management offerings. Previously, Mike held leadership and management roles at EPAM, Lenox Wealth Advisors, and Neuberger Berman. His experience has been instrumental in developing operational models to improve efficiency, satisfaction, and scalability.

Mike graduated magna cum laude from the State University of New York at Albany with a BA in Criminal Justice.  Mike and his wife live with their son and daughter in Croton-On-Hudson, NY. He enjoys spending time with his family hiking, camping, and fishing.