Mike Akins — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founding Partner at ETF Action.
Founded ETF Action to provide data, tools, and insights for the ETF industry.
Developed and grew a multi-billion dollar ETF business at ALPS.
Specializes in ETF product strategy, portfolio construction, and regulatory compliance.
Held roles at UMB Bank and State Street.

Biography

Mike Akins is a Founding Partner at ETF Action, where he is developing a platform designed to provide powerful data, tools, and insights for the ETF industry. His work at ETF Action stems from his firsthand experience identifying gaps in the industry.

Prior to co-founding ETF Action, Akins spent years at ALPS, a DST Company, where he worked with product development, portfolio management, and sales teams. In this role, he helped build and grow a multi-billion dollar ETF business.