Michael Bongiorno serves as Director of Business Development for the Fire Service at Anew Advisors. A retired Fire Captain, Mike brings 28 years of fire service experience and a deep understanding of the challenges facing firefighters, union leaders, and public safety organizations.
Mike began his fire service career in 1990 with the New Berlin Fire Department before joining the Milwaukee Fire Department in 1993. Throughout his career, he remained committed to both the job and the people doing it. His union leadership included serving as a steward, executive board member, secretary-treasurer, and ultimately President of Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215.

In addition to his union work, Mike served as an IAFF HAZMAT instructor, reflecting his long-standing commitment to firefighter safety, education, and preparation.

At Anew Advisors, Mike uses his firsthand fire service and union experience to help career firefighters, union leaders, and municipalities think strategically about retirement planning, member education, retiree healthcare solutions, and long-term financial decision-making. His work is grounded in trust, service, and a clear understanding of what firefighters and their families face throughout a career and into retirement.

For Mike, serving others did not end with retirement. It simply evolved.