Christopher Ellis Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Philadelphia, PA, US

At FS Investments, we are pioneers in the democratization of alternative investments, covering the full spectrum of asset classes, including private equity, private credit, real estate, and liquid alternatives. We are an open architecture firm with over $80B of AUM focused on the US middle market.

Dallas, Texas, US

Fintech startup. Reported to Global Head of Originations and Distribution.Empowering GPs and accredited investors by providing liquidity solutions for alternative investment strategies.Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, Venture Capital, Leveraged Buyouts, Structured Credit, REITs, BDCs, Infrastructure, Interval Funds.

Worldwide, OO

• Reported to Head of US Distribution. Responsible for investment strategy distribution, client engagement, marketing strategy and territory management in the Midwest. Accountable for building RIA, institutional, family.
• President’s Club Award 2018 for #1 in overall sales and #1 in % to goal.
• #1 in overall RIA sales 2019 and #1 in % to goal.
• Helped build business development team to focus on RIAs, OCIOs, institutional, family offices, and regional bank trusts.
• Helping partner firms thrive by being a valuable resource via capital market insights, portfolio construction analysis, client engagement and marketing opportunities, and unparalleled product and industry knowledge.

Westlake, Texas, US

• Reported to Managing Director of RIA channel with responsibility for distribution of CSIM ETFs, mutual funds, and CITs in the Midwest. Accountable for RIA engagement and retention, partnerships with internal advisory.
• Achieved 196% 1H 2017 territory sales goal.
• Exceeded 150% of sales goals for 2015 and 125% for 2016, ending both years as #1 territory across channels
• Consistently a team leader in activity metrics, resulting in expanded opportunities to consult with RIA firms and bank trusts to find the most appropriate solution across the product lineup.
• Work closely with internal colleagues across custody, distribution, sales teams, product specialists, and third-party partners to ensure highest level of customer service, create strong advocates, and warm sales leads.
• Handle distribution of CSIM investment products in the Midwest territory via strong organizational andterritory management skills.

New York, New York, US

• Reported to Managing Director of Independent Advisor Channel. Responsible for developing GSAM investment business in Greater Chicagoland area through delivery of customer service, capital market insights, investment.
• Achieved 226% to territory sales goals in 2013.
• Increased number of $1M producers to 58 in 2013, up from 20 in 2012.
• Finished in top 10 of all independent territories with over $115M in new assets in 2011, while transitioning under a new regional director in field.
• Achieved 215% to territory sales goal in 2010, generating over $200M in new assets, which ranked second among all independent territories.
• Named “2011 Regional Consultant of the Year” (out of 32 territories) and handled distribution of GSAM investments in the Chicagoland and central IL territory.

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, DE

• Reported to internal sales desk manager. Responsible for distribution of DWS Investments strategies and insights. Accountable for YOY net sales increases of mutual funds and closed end funds.
• Achieved 123% to sales goal in 2007 and 101% to sales goal in 2008.
• Established, cultivated, and maintained new and existing business, while managing time and workloadworking with two regional directors.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

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