Mike is the founder of the Michael Wolfgang Jansen Team at Coastal Properties Group International. He was born in Cologne, Germany; was educated in both Europe and the United States, and speaks English, German and French. A graduate of The American University in Washington, D.C., he earned his degree in finance in 1989. Mike spent 20 years in the financial services industry and was the co-founder of Lexington Family Office, a registered investment advisory firm providing strategic financial and investment advice to high-net-worth families. Over the years, while researching and selecting high-end real estate properties for his clients’ investment portfolios, Mike developed a passion for the real estate industry which, ultimately, led to a full-time career as a licensed Realtor. First licensed in real estate in 2005, Mike’s real estate clients know they can rely on him to look out for their best interests while negotiating and closing deals. When working with sellers, Mike and his team utilize marketing strategies designed to expose his clients’ properties to buyers all over the world. When working with buyers, his investment and negotiating acumen set him apart and has proven to serve his clients very well. He and his wife, Susan, his real estate partner, specializing in waterfront and luxury properties along the Florida Gulf Coast from Tarpon Springs to St. Pete Beach. They enjoy sailing, fishing, fine dining and traveling.