Michael Crudele, Banking Advisor

Michael was one of the original visionaries behind 401kid, as the Director of Business Development from 2000 – 2003.  Michael paved the way for 401kid by building relationships with state agencies and 529 fund managers.  Currently, he works as a mortgage banker with Chase. Formerly, Michael succeeded in securing millions of dollars in debt and equity financing while executing deals with established publishing companies and numerous university bookstores on the East Coast.  Thereafter, Michael joined the 401kid team, in line with his vision to impact the education sector.  Michael earned a scholarship to play Division I Baseball at Stony Brook, which won the ECAC Conference Championship in his tenure.  Michael achieved his MBA with honors from St. John’s University in May 2000.