Michael V. Wible
Partner
Partner in Charge, Columbus
Mike is the partner in charge of our Columbus office and a partner in our Corporate Transactions & Securities practice group. His practice includes counseling investment companies, investment advisers and broker-dealers on issues related to the creation and offering of investment products and services. Mike concentrates on regulatory matters, including the organization, registration and operation of investment companies and investment advisers. He has experience in the development of new products and services, the development and implementation of compliance programs, the organization of domestic and offshore investment vehicles, the operation of municipal fund securities, and the merger and acquisition of investment companies and investment advisers.
Prior to joining Thompson Hine, Mike served as counsel for Bank One Corporation where he was responsible for advising the bank's asset management line of business. Before Bank One, Mike served as special counsel in the Office of Insurance Products, Division of Investment Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, focusing on variable annuity and variable life insurance products.
- “SEC Issues Annual Meeting Guidance Amid COVID-19 Concerns,” Thompson Hine COVID-19 Update, March 2020
- “SEC Issues Risk Alert on Best Execution Practices,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, July 2018
- “Further Staff Guidance on Inadvertent Custody,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, July 2018
- “SEC Charges 13 Private Fund Advisers for Failures to File Form PF,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, June 2018
- “SEC Proposes Changes to Auditor Independence,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, June 2018
- “OCIE Issues Risk Alert Regarding Advisory Fee Violations,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, April 2018
- “SEC Proposes Changes to Liquidity Risk Disclosures,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, March 2018
- “SEC Eases Form ADV Compliance Deadline for Interim Updates,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, August 2017
- “Department of Labor Directed to Examine Final Fiduciary Rule,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, February 2017
- “Mutual Funds Receive Temporary Relief to Auditor Independence Dilemma,” Thompson Hine Business Law Update, Fall 2016
- “FINRA Issues Report on Digital Investment Advice,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, April 2016
- “The DOL’s Final Fiduciary Rule Released: Investment Professional’s Perspective,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, April 2016
- “Second Circuit Broadens Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Interpretation,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, September 2015
- “SEC Brings Charges Related to 15(c) Process Failures,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, June 2015
- “SEC Proposes New Reporting Rules,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, June 2015
- “SEC Proposes Changes to Form ADV & Recordkeeping Requirements,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, June 2015
- “Cybersecurity Guidance Update for Funds & Advisers,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, May 2015
- “Confidentiality Agreements Have “Chilling” Effect on Would-Be Whistleblowers,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, April 2015
- “SEC Grants Orders to Include In-Laws in Family Office Exemption,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, March 2015
- “OCIE Announces 2015 Examination Priorities,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, January 2015
- "Enhanced Governance and Risk Oversight Disclosure for Investment Companies," Investment Lawyer, March 2010
- "Enhanced Governance and Risk Oversight Disclosure for Investment Companies," Investment Management Update, January 2010
- "SEC Adopts Rule Regarding Principal Trades with Certain Clients," Investment Management Update, January 2010
- "Enhanced Mutual Fund Disclosure: Practical Strategies for Drafting Prospectus Summaries and Using Summary Prospectuses," The Investment Lawyer, November 2009
- Panelist, “Regulatory & Compliance Issues Confronting Hedge Funds Today,” Thompson Hine 9th Annual Seminar New York, October 17, 2013
- Listed in Legal 500, 2018 and 2019
Professional Associations
- Central Ohio Compliance Association, Past President
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Greater Cincinnati Mutual Fund Association
Community Activities
- Dublin Food Pantry, Board of Trustees (2012-2015), Board Chair (2013-2014)
- CATCO, Board of Directors (2016-present)