David S. Ahern Email & Phone Number

Lisle, Illinois, United States

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

• Helped transition and integrate 70+ Guggenheim ETF's into Invesco's ETF line-up.• Trained and mentored internal and external sales personnel on legacy Guggenheim ETF's process and methodology.

Greater Chicago Area

• Product expert for clients, prospects, and wholesalers to provide in-depth detail and risk/return analytics on all Guggenheim ETFs.• Works to educate advisors across all channels on ETF strategies, index construction, trading and liquidity.• Works collaboratively with mutual fund and UIT external colleagues to engage and close ETF opportunities.

Lisle, Il

- Traveled extensively throughout territories meeting individually with advisors and presenting investment ideas to groups in regional and branch events- Represented firm at multiple national and regional conferences- Earned 2011 “Peer Recoginition” Award- Developed deep understanding of high net worth and institutional investment process- Assisted in development of sales and marketing ideas highlighting firm competencies in alternative investments, fixed income and equities- Helped lead efforts in creating and establishing new distribution model structure

Downers Grove, Il

- Responsible for closing over $200mm in new business during career- "Presidents Club" member - Sales requirements: exceeds $15 million quarterly- Top 4 producer on #2 ranked team in division- Managerial responsibilities: Aided in the orchestration and presentation of monthly sales meetings and / or new product releases, as well as 4 yr member of new hire mentor team- Responsible for strategic planning through the research of demographics and sales projections- Developed consultative sales strategies and tactics to drive targeting programs and increase client base- Managed proposal development and made live oral product and sales presentations- Proven track record of infiltrating and influencing key decision makers within prospective accounts

Oak Brook Terrace, Il

- Extensive travel within territory presenting numerous consultative and sales workshops and seminars- Trained and mentored new hires on product, policies, procedures and presentation skills- Developed and executed yearly business plan by analyzing territory demographic, market and sales trends - Active role in management and decision making procedures for a multiple state division- Formulated successful sales strategies produceding 150mm+ in gross mutual fund sales each year from 1999-2003- Assisted internal sales manager with sales forecasting, spreadsheets and territory management along with providing internal support to other Regional Vice Presidents - "Internal Sales Consultant of the Year" 2000- Frequently traveled within the territory executing group sales presentations and individual meetings with top producers- Continually exceeded daily required outbound prospecting and client contact objectives - Responsible for daily reporting and coordinating of team schedule and business literature- Built and maintained relationships with top level producers through sales and business building ideas as well as having an exceptional knowledge of each clients needs and focus

Houston, Tx

- Assisted customers with application and provided all pertinent investment and portfolio information - Developed problem solving capabilities while teaming with management and multiple investment departments quickly resolving problems and answering questions- Managed customer database and handled large call volume while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and a positive attitude

Greater Chicago Area

Bachelor’S Degree

Financial Services Distribution Training

Education record

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