Michael Bocchiaro

Michael Bocchiaro is an experienced professional in the finance industry, currently serving as an Investment Banking Analyst at Houlihan Lokey since December 2024. Prior to this role, Michael worked at Waller Helms Advisors as an Investment Banking Analyst and held leadership positions at the University of Richmond Student Managed Investment Fund as Vice President of Recruitment and Value Fund Manager. Experience also includes serving as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at Acorn Growth Companies and a Finance Intern at Old Farm Partners, where Michael focused on ESG investments. Additional earlier positions in IT and custodial support at Ho-Ho-Kus Public School and roles in customer service and car wash operations demonstrate a diverse professional background. Michael Bocchiaro earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Italian Studies from the University of Richmond, augmented by an exchange program at Università Bocconi in Accounting and Finance.