Michal A. Zyla

Michal Zyla is a financial advisor who specializes in helping employees at start-ups and public technology companies navigate equity compensation. He serves clients from Savant’s Los Gatos, California, and New York, New York, offices.

Michal partners with individuals and families to provide comprehensive wealth management strategies that align with their financial goals. He conducts detailed analyses, develops personalized recommendations, and helps clients implement financial plans.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Michal advises clients across a wide range of financial planning disciplines, including retirement planning, retirement income optimization, cash flow planning, wealth transfer strategies, philanthropy, proactive tax planning, estate planning, insurance analysis, debt management, and education funding.

Before joining Savant, Michal served as a wealth advisor at Parkworth Wealth Management. He entered the financial services industry in 2018 and continued with Savant when Parkworth joined the firm in 2025.

Michal is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Columbia University in New York.

A former member of Columbia University’s men’s swim team, Michal competed at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. He enjoys swimming, hiking, and playing board games.