Erik  Mickels net worth and biography

Erik Mickels Biography and Net Worth

CFO of MarketWise

Appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2023, Erik Mickels oversees the Company’s overall financial activities, including controllership, tax, treasury, analysis, investor relations and financial operations. Erik also supports corporate strategy and value maximization initiatives. 

Prior to joining Marketwise, Erik spent 7 years as the CFO of a publicly traded telecommunications company where he played a key role in building and scaling the business, leading the public offering, and guiding a successful exit of the business in 2022.  Erik began his career with Arthur Andersen and KPMG in the Assurance and Advisory practice working closely with a range of clients from pre-IPO startups to Fortune 500 market leaders. 

Erik holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Hillsdale College, is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program of Harvard Business School and is a Certified Public Accountant. 

What is Erik Mickels' net worth?

The estimated net worth of Erik Mickels is at least $1.12 million as of June 17th, 2025. Mr. Mickels owns 69,998 shares of MarketWise stock worth more than $1,121,368 as of December 13th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Mickels may own. Additionally, Mr. Mickels receives an annual salary of $1,070,000.00 as CFO at MarketWise. Learn More about Erik Mickels' net worth.

How old is Erik Mickels?

Mr. Mickels is currently 47 years old. There are 6 older executives and no younger executives at MarketWise. Learn More on Erik Mickels' age.

What is Erik Mickels' salary?

As the CFO of MarketWise, Inc., Mr. Mickels earns $1,070,000.00 per year. Learn More on Erik Mickels' salary.

How do I contact Erik Mickels?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Mickels and other MarketWise executives is 667 MADISON AVENUE 5TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY, 10065. MarketWise can also be reached via phone at 888-261-2693 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Erik Mickels' contact information.

Has Erik Mickels been buying or selling shares of MarketWise?

Erik Mickels has not been actively trading shares of MarketWise during the past quarter. Most recently, on Tuesday, June 17th, Erik Mickels bought 940 shares of MarketWise stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $17.94 per share, with a total value of $16,863.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 69,998 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,255,764.12. Learn More on Erik Mickels' trading history.

Who are MarketWise's active insiders?

MarketWise's insider roster includes Erik Mickels (CFO), Van Simmons (Director), Frank Stansberry (Major Shareholder), and Glenn Tongue (Director). Learn More on MarketWise's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of MarketWise?

In the last year, MarketWise insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 940 shares worth more than $16,863.60. The most recent insider tranaction occured on June, 17th when CFO Erik Mickels bought 940 shares worth more than $16,863.60. Insiders at MarketWise own 29.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at MarketWise.

Information on this page was last updated on 6/17/2025.

Erik Mickels Insider Trading History at MarketWise

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
6/17/2025Buy940$17.94$16,863.6069,998View SEC Filing Icon  
3/21/2024Buy568$34.60$19,652.8040,899View SEC Filing Icon  
8/28/2023Buy714$27.20$19,420.80744View SEC Filing Icon  
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Erik Mickels Buying and Selling Activity at MarketWise

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MarketWise Company Overview

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MarketWise, Inc. operates a content and technology multi-brand platform for self-directed investors in the United States and Internationally. Its platform includes subscription businesses that provides financial research, software, education, and tools to navigate the financial markets. The company offers various investment strategies, such as value investing, income, growth, commodities, cryptocurrencies, venture, crowdfunded investing, biotechnology, mutual funds, options, and trading; investment research product portfolio through a range of media, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile; and financial newsletters. It provides a suite of stock research tools and portfolio management services under the Chaikin Analytics brand; portfolio management software tools under the TradeSmith brand name; and database of accounting-based financial summaries under the Altimetry brand. In addition, the company develops screeners, monitors, portfolio management tools, and proprietary indicators that produce a composite score to rank publicly traded companies. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
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