Team Bios

Michael Clarke, CLU
Registered Principal

Michael is second generation in the financial services industry. He became fascinated with the profession when visiting his mother’s office in San Francisco where she worked as a representative for a large Financial services firm. He found the relationships she was able to build with her clients as well as her level of professionalism very inspiring.

Michael knows that every client’s financial goals are as varied as their personalities. Therefore, he is dedicated to spending the extra time with each client to ensure all their thoughts and needs have been addressed and documented. Michael is sure to engender their peace of mind around the solutions they create together. As a co-founder of The Protection Point Advisors in 2009, and having logging over 22 years as an advisor, Michael is proud to carry on the core values that inspired him so early in his life.

Shannon Ott
Client Service Specialist

Shannon is a self-described fanatic for details. She likes digging in the data to support the health of client portfolios. Shannon believes that establishing trust is key for any business relationship. She keeps open communication with clients, learning what is most important for them so as to respond to their needs quickly and effectively. Shannon has a genuine care and concern for the people who put their faith in Protection Point Advisors and knows it’s important that they feel that too.

Shannon shows up to work with a smile on her face every day, determined to deliver the WOW experience for clients at any opportunity.

Beyond EWG, there’s nothing she enjoys more than spending time with her family. With husband Ryan and her four year old son, Shepard (whom she calls “her heart”) Shannon loves cooking and going on rides with the Vespa club.