Michael Lynch is vice president of Strategic Markets for The Hartford Mutual Funds. In his current role, Mike is responsible for engaging and educating both financial advisors and their clients about current and emerging opportunities in the financial-services marketplace. These opportunities range from tactical strategies in areas such as retirement-income planning, investment planning, and charitable planning, to anticipating and preparing for long-term demographic and lifestyle changes. Mike earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Eastern Connecticut State University. He is FINRA Series 6, 63 and 26 registered and holds a life, health and variable insurance license. He currently lives in Charlotte, NC, with his wife, Kim, and their children, Josh and Em.