Meet Michael Lewis
Regional Managing Director
Contact
EMAIL
michael.lewis@destracapital.com
MOBILE
(630) 222-9085
About
BIO
Michael Lewis is a Managing Director at Destra Capital for the Midwest region. He works to equip financial advisors with solutions to help their clients achieve their financial needs and goals. He provides market and industry information, training, and insights into portfolio construction. He is a lifelong learner, has been licensed since 2003 and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase and First Trust Portfolios.
Michael grew up in the North Shore area of Chicago and in Northern Virginia. He is currently based in the Western Suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two boys. His free time is spent with family, working out, running, playing and listening to music, watching college football, golfing and traveling. Michael is a graduate of Wheaton College and holds Series 7, 24 and 66 licenses.
Get to Know Michael
Q: What new skills did you learn, or new experiences did you have during the Covid-19 Quarantine?
A: I enjoyed some great moments with my family, like playing games and watching movies. I experimented with infusing vodka and bourbon, to varying degrees of success. And I tried my hand at woodworking. I built a barn door, some shed doors, a cornhole set, cutting boards, etc.
Q: What kind of music do you enjoy?
A: I’m a classically trained doublebass player. I’ve taught bass lessons for over 20 years and still perform occasionally. I listen to a broad range of musical styles but lately I’ve been listening to a lot of Americana music and have started exploring New Old Soul.
Q: What kind of races have you run?
A: I’ve run four marathons, a couple dozen half-marathons and several Ragnar Relay races. In 2019 I walked 100km of El Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain. ‘El Camino’ is not exactly a race, but it is a long distance and an awesome experience.