The "Not as Easy" Podcast

Welcome to the "Not As Easy" Podcast, hosted by Lou Champi Jr., an owner and operator of Independent Graphics and a lifelong fixture in the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton community. Lou's enthusiasm, sense of humor, and zest for happiness drive his desire to mentor and inspire others towards achieving a worry-free life. Follow along as Lou interviews many of his dear friends, including fellow business owners and other notably successful individuals to discuss their experiences in overcoming life's hardest challenges and exploring their various journeys to success.

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The "Not as Easy" Podcast

Michael J. Hirthler

September 13, 2021 • Lou Ciampi Jr. • Episode 4

Michael is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Jacobi Capital Management. Michael has over 35 years of investment experience, beginning in 1985 with Thompson McKinnon Securities. In 1992, he became fully independent and opened a Wilkes-Barre branch office of LPL Financial. Over the years, he quietly and successfully built his investment practice, and in 2008 formed Jacobi Capital Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser.

Michael’s commitment to focusing on the individual extends to the community through his philanthropy and active and former involvement with various Boards including the Catholic Youth Center, YMCA, Volunteers in Medicine, Luzerne Foundation, Salvation Army, Junior Achievement of NEPA, Kirby Center for the Performing Arts and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Advisory Board. In addition to community awards, Michael has been named to the Barron’s Top Financial Advisor list six times. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dickinson College. He now lives in Jackson Township, Pennsylvania with his wife Kathleen, and together they have two grown children.