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Hi. I’m Mike Zarrelli

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Mike helps people enjoy their wealth today and tomorrow. He partners with clients to optimize their finances, set meaningful goals they actually want to achieve, and avoid costly mistakes, like overpaying in taxes or making the wrong moves during turbulent markets. The goal is to reach a place where their money supports their most fulfilling life (whatever that means to them). Personal finance isn’t just his job; it’s a hobby!

Mike studied personal finance and accounting at Salisbury University. During his time in school, he was actively involved in the Financial Management Association and served as treasurer of his fraternity, Pi Lambda Phi. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Enrolled Agent (EA) designations and is a member of the Financial Planning Association.

Outside of work, Mike is an outgoing family man who finds joy in spending time with his wife and large Italian family, relaxing at the beach, and renovating his house. He married his college sweetheart, and they have a 100-pound Bernese Mountain Dog they love to walk. He’s also an avid sports fan (Go Commanders!), touch rugby player, golfer, and enjoys staying active by working out.

Mike Zarrelli, CFP®, EA
FINANCIAL PLANNER
About Mike Zarrelli

"In financial planning, there's almost always a spreadsheet answer and an emotional answer. My job is to help you find the balance between the two."

Personal finance isn’t just my job... it's a passion!

I fell in love with spreadsheets, net worth tracking, and financial projections while putting myself through college, and I've been fortunate to turn that passion into a career helping people make smarter financial decisions.

Today, I help clients enjoy their wealth today and tomorrow. Together, we optimize your finances, set meaningful goals that align with what matters most, and avoid costly mistakes, like overpaying in taxes or making emotional decisions during turbulent markets. At Foundry, we see money as a tool, not a scoreboard. Because financial planning isn't just about growing your wealth, it's about helping you enjoy it today and tomorrow.

Credentials & focus
Credentials

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

Enrolled Agent

Areas of focus

Retirement Planning

Tax Projections

Roth Conversion Planning

Investment Allocation

Government Employees