Bob Phillips

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Executive-VP of Sales and Marketing, WEA Member Benefits | Finra Arbitrator @ WEA Member Benefits (Retirement and Insurance Programs for Wisconsin Public Scho
Madison, WI, US
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Madison, Wisconsin, United States, United States
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About Bob Phillips

Specialize in building & developing successful Sales and Marketing platforms and teams in the financial services and insurance industries. Consult on building, distributing & recruiting, merging, and managing distribution channels. Development and growth of traditional and alternative distribution channels and networks. B2C, D2C, B2B platforms, Variable, Index and hybrid Products, Distribution in multiple channels and channel platforms.Distribution, marketing and operational experience in Independent, Bank, RIA & Broker-Dealer, 501(c)3s and Career Channels. FINRA Arbitrator and Industry Panel Chairman (since 1995)FINRA series 7, 24, 65, 63, 22 Life & Health License- All 50 states, DC & PR

Bob Phillips's Current Company Details
WEA Member Benefits (Retirement and Insurance Programs for Wisconsin Public Scho

Wea Member Benefits (Retirement And Insurance Programs For Wisconsin Public Scho

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Executive-VP of Sales and Marketing, WEA Member Benefits | Finra Arbitrator
Madison, WI, US
Website:
weabenefits.com
Employees:
68
Bob Phillips Work Experience Details
  • Wea Member Benefits (Retirement And Insurance Programs For Wisconsin Public Scho
    Wea Member Benefits (Retirement And Insurance Programs For Wisconsin Public Scho
    Madison, Wi, Us
  • Wea Member Benefits (Retirement And Insurance Programs For Wisconsin Public School Employees)
    Executive-Vp Of Sales And Marketing
    Wea Member Benefits (Retirement And Insurance Programs For Wisconsin Public School Employees) Feb 2019 - Present
    Madison, Wi, Us
    As a member of the Executive team, I work with all of our team members in Sales, Distribution and Marketing. I am tasked with growing our current retirement. investment and insurance business to go deeper and building platforms out of state to go wider. Also charged with distributing our current and ancillary product lines to market through multiple channels and distribution strategies. Additional responsibilities include strategic planning, business planning and execution, development of goals, budgets, training, distribution, marketing and communication. WEA Member Benefits has been helping Wisconsin public school employees achieve their financial goals for 50 years by providing personal insurance and retirement and investment programs that are designed with unique qualities that set us apart from other commercial providers.We operate as a trust that reinvests our profits/surplus back into programs that benefit participants. We have no shareholders. This allows us to focus on meeting the needs of those we serve with high quality products that are competitively priced rather than increasing profits.Outstanding customer service is what you can expect from Member Benefits. In fact, we have one of the highest customer retention and satisfaction rates in the industry with over 80,000 clients and over $5.4 Billion in managed assets.
  • Finra
    Arbitrator
    Finra Mar 1996 - Present
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Finra Arbitrator and Panel Chairman- Industry Representative
  • Usap- Us Annuity Partners
    Board Member & Founding Principal
    Usap- Us Annuity Partners Apr 2013 - Dec 2019
    USAnnuity Partners (USAP) is a nationally recognized annuity wholesaling company serving the Financial Institution and Broker-Dealer communities. USAP has built multiple new innovative annuities for the bank, RIA & BD channels, as well as niche markets.
  • Alternative Brokerage
    Founder
    Alternative Brokerage Oct 2012 - Jul 2019
    As founder and President/CEO of a national IMO/NMO, Alternative Brokerage brought extensive experience in working with Broker-Dealers, Banks & Credit Unions, traditional producer groups and Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) as they expanded their product offering to include fixed, indexed and alternative/hybrid products.
  • Nafa (National Association For Fixed Annuities)
    Board Of Directors/ Chairman Of The Board
    Nafa (National Association For Fixed Annuities) Aug 2006 - Dec 2018
    Washington, D.C., Us
    Board of Directors 2010-2015 NAFAPast Chairman, Vice Chairman, Operations Chair, IMAC MemberAided in establishment of The Society for Annuity Facts & Education (SAFE), Inc. and its mission to raise awareness and provide the public with reliable information about annuities. Organized By NAFA (National Association for Fixed Annuities) as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, educational association, SAFE’s primary focus is to provide factual information about the benefits, features and uses of annuities to American consumers. -Served on SAFE Board of Directors 2012, 2018-2019
  • Ialc
    Member Board Of Directors
    Ialc 2011 - 2013
    Bismarck, North Dakota , Us
    Index Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) promotes the value of Indexed products to consumers, the marketplace and industries.I served on the Board of directors as the National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA) representative.
  • Nfp
    President, Cmo Of Eca Marketing
    Nfp Aug 2006 - Dec 2012
    New York, New York, Us
    I served as the President and CMO for ECA Marketing, an acquired division of National Financial Partners, ECA is a National Annuity and Life Marketing Organization doing business in all 50 states and several U.S. territories. From 2006 through 2012, ECA Marketing produced over $4 Billion in Fixed Annuity Premium and $180 million in Life Premium. DNA Brokerage, an Annuity IMO based in West Des Moines, IA was acquired in January of 2007. Also purchased Senior Marketing Service and several smaller agencies and AFMOs. During my tenure, we grew EBITDA to $10.7 million from 3.5 million.
  • Nfp
    Board Of Directors- Nfp Life Brokerage
    Nfp Jan 2007 - Dec 2011
    New York, New York, Us
    National Financial Partners Life Brokerage (NFPLB) Board of Directors.Group of Member Firms represented 40% of NFPs total annual Life insurance ($600+ Million) sales and all of their annual Fixed Annuity production ($1.5 Billion) premium.Also, set up and served on NFP Foundation Board
  • Principal Financial Group
    National Sales Director, Independent Brokerage (Bga) & Nq/Exec Benefits Divisions
    Principal Financial Group Jul 2003 - Aug 2006
    Des Moines, Iowa, Us
    Built-out and managed the Brokerage (BGA) wholesaling platform and Non-Qualified (COLI) wholesaling platform for multiple distribution channels. Managed 47 external wholesalers and 17 support personnel throughout the US.
  • Ameritas. Ge Financial And Mainstay Funds Group
    Dvp/Rvp/ Wholesaler
    Ameritas. Ge Financial And Mainstay Funds Group 1994 - 2003
  • Legg Mason, Phillips & Associates (Dba Financial Planning Svcs. International
    Stock Broker, Financial Planner, Ria
    Legg Mason, Phillips & Associates (Dba Financial Planning Svcs. International 1985 - 1994

Bob Phillips Skills

Strategic Planning Business Development Sales Management Business Planning Business Strategy Retirement Planning Mergers And Acquisitions Budget Management P&l Management Marketing Financial Services Change Management Marketing Strategy Sales Six Sigma Investments Sales Operations Business Process Improvement Public Relations Strategic Financial Planning Securities Retirement Fixed Annuities Product Development Financial Planning Social Media Marketing Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Digital Marketing Digital Strategy Recruiting Leadership Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Team Building Presentation Skills Negotiation Strategic Partnerships Public Speaking Sales Presentations Distribution Strategies New Business Development Strategy Execution Rias Channel Management Variable Annuities Variable Products Training Seminars Strategic Analytics Social Media

Bob Phillips Education Details

  • Virginia Tech
    Virginia Tech
    Biological Sciences
  • Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School
    Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School
    Mba Curriculum- Distance Learning Program
  • The American College Of Financial Services
    The American College Of Financial Services
    Clu & Chfc Programs - 2022 Completion

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