Mike serves as Senior Partner and Private Wealth Advisor with Century Oak Private Wealth, a Northwestern Mutual Private Client group in Houston, Texas.

Mike graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration while also serving in the United States Marine Corps. He began his career in the mid-nineties when the stock market was in the middle of an unprecedented bull run. Since then, he has been witness to the financially devasting effects of the early 2000s tech bubble, the financial crisis of 2008 and the longest bull run in history that was abruptly halted by the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. Through it all, his clients have enjoyed the benefits of a strategic plan enabling them to withstand economic difficulties with confidence.

Impact being an important value of the Century Oak firm, Mike currently serves as Chairman of the Cypress Christian School Board of Directors as well as serving as a board member of FORE! Houston, The Periwinkle Foundation, and the PushUp Foundation Houston. Mike is a native Houstonian who loves his city and, surprisingly, the heat and humidity. Mike and his wife Cristina are active members of Houston Northwest Church. They are also the proud parents of two daughters, Sophia and Alex and a son, Michael. Mike enjoys spending time out on the lake with his family, playing golf, Presidential history, and anything Seinfeld.

Personal

What does it mean to "Do Life Well"? The answer is unique to each individual. Over the past 27 years Donald has lived his passion for guiding and assisting families in realizing their personal dreams and goals, both financially and in life. He believes in helping to provide financial security by creating strong, enduring relationships built on trust and customized comprehensive planning. This belief is the foundation of his practice and drives his determination in serving his clients so they can "Do Life Well".

Donald and his wife, Jennifer, live in Houston and have twin daughters - Mara and Graisa. Donald loves staying physically active, traveling with his family, and proudly supporting Houston sports (in good times and bad).

Professional

Donald White began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 1997 after attending the University of Houston and graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from the University of Houston - Clear Lake. Donald's professional distinctions include:

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Professional certification This designation represents a standard of excellence and represents to the public and peers a commitment to a career in helping people plan for their financial security. The CFP® certification is grounded in the development of financial planning profession, and the CFP® Board has designated the CFP® mark to stand out as financial planning's highest standard, awarding individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements.

CLU® - Chartered Life Underwriter
Received from The American College, the CLU® designation is the undisputed professional credential for individuals involved with the protection, accumulation, preservation and distribution of the economic values of human life. For financial representatives and others involved in the provision of life insurance to the public, the CLU® designation is the common bond for continuing growth and commitment to professionalism.

Member of Finseca
As the home of the top financial security professionals, Finseca’s sole focus is on creating an environment that enables people to protect and enhance financial well-being — for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Simply put, financial security for all.

With nearly 6,000 members, Finseca represents and serves the entire financial security profession, regardless of role, marketplace, or experience. Finseca members provide life insurance and retirement planning solutions that protect the dreams and promote the prosperity of the American people.

How I Can Help You:

• Create a financial plan for your family
• Discuss your retirement goals
• Discuss saving for college
• Schedule an appointment with Mike Slabic

What Makes Me Knowledgeable:

I have worked in the financial services industry for more than a decade and am insurance and investment licensed. I hold the CFP, RICP, ChFC and the WMCP professional designations. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual in 2008, I worked in the Registrar’s office of Texas State University where I also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Getting to Know Me:

When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family—my husband Taylor, son Ryder, and daughter Dylan. I also foster kittens for an organization called Third Coast Pets Alive. When not attending to my zoo, I like to bake and read.

How I Can Help You:

• Assist you with completing a new insurance application
• Coordinate an insurance related medical exam
• Facilitate the underwriting process for Life, Disability, or Long-Term Care insurance
• Implement beneficiary changes and/or address changes on insurance policies
• Help you access your account and policy information online

What Makes Me Knowledgeable:

I have been associated with Northwestern Mutual since 2012 and am insurance licensed. Prior to joining Century Oak Private Wealth, I served in the Investment Operations department of the Houston office of Northwestern Mutual and have gained valuable experience in both insurance and investment operations. In my current role, I oversee insurance applications, monitor underwriting, and coordinate insurance support services for the firm and its clients.

Getting to Know Me:

I am the proud momma of Hayden. In my spare time, I enjoy playing golf, doing CrossFit, and spending time with my family and friends.

How I Can Help You:

• Open a new investment account
• Assist with a 401(k) or IRA rollover
• Generate an investment proposal
• Process a trade request or move cash to or from your account
• Answer questions about your statement or your existing account

What Makes Me Knowledgeable:

My relationship with Northwestern Mutual spans over three decades, first as a client and then as a firm member for over 20 years. I have seen both sides of the picture, as a client and an associate assisting the representative in charting out a plan for our clients and guiding them through different phases of financial planning and security as they progress through life.

My educational background with a master’s degree in psychology from Pakistan certainly comes in handy. I am insurance and investment licensed.

Getting to Know Me:

I love my work and feel rewarded by helping our clients achieve peace of mind with regards to many aspects of their financial security. I am happily married to my husband of more than 30 years, Zafar, and blessed with two awesome sons, Emad and his beautiful wife Hareem, and Farhad and his sweet wife Amal. My biggest blessing and pastime after work is my Granddaughter, Noor Jahan.

I love singing, being close to nature, and my friends are a huge part of my being.

How I Can Help You:

• Though not client facing, I focus on streamlining the daily processes of the firm
• I also serve as a strategic consultant for new firm initiatives

What Makes Me Knowledgeable:

I have been associated with Northwestern Mutual as part of Michael Slabic’s team since 1996, and my current focus is on serving Century Oak Private Wealth as a process expert and strategic consultant. I am a 1996 graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. My research on “The Role of Advanced Technology in Facilitating Transit Use for Tourists” was published in the Compendium of Graduate Student Papers on Advanced Surface Transportation Systems in August 1997.

Getting to Know Me:

Away from the office, I devote free time to volunteering at our church as well as to working as a time management and productivity consultant. I enjoy reading and travel, and, more recently, am discovering the joy of cooking.