Ellen Baker Email & Phone Number

New York City And Litchfield, Ct

Fund Raising and Development expert dealing with family offices and high net worth individuals. Nominated four years in a row by Institutional Investors' Private Asset Management Awards as the “Best Family Office Consulting Firm”. My consulting capabilities and knowledge of financial planning enables me to specialize in introductions to appropriate alternative investments and other exciting ideas not normally found on the web. I raise assets both offshore and domestically for Venture Capital, Real Estate (including Opportunity Zones) and Private Equity primarily via family offices and ultra-high net worth investors often referred to me because I utilize a consultative approach and work exclusively with superior managers. I am known as a master "connector", as I am generous with introductions that are helpful to my clients/prospects. Also involved with M&A and working on a $1 Bil mandate to acquire specialty lending companies.Additionally, I have helped with a unique Asset Protection Trust in the UAE for families who are politically exposed and/or sense a geo-political risk to their wealth.FINRA Licenses 7, 66

Nyc Area

Managing DirectorPickwick Capital Partners, LLC help complete high-priority transactions for exceptional middle-market companies and leading alternative investment funds. Investment banking expertise enables clients to achieve their M&A and capital-raising objectives.Pickwick assists alternative investment funds with their capital-raising requirements through sophisticated, customized fund placement advisory. Global fund placement services support both open and closed-end funds, as well as direct and club deals. Pickwick’s deep institutional investor network includes consultants, pensions, foundations & endowments, sovereign wealth funds, funds of funds, wealth managers and family offices.Pickwick Capital Partners, LLC is a FINRA-registered Broker/Dealer (www.finra.org) and Member of SIPC.FINRA Licenses 66, 7

New York City

Responsibilities -Recruited to utilize my contacts, which consisted of over 100 referral sources/centers of influence (attorneys and CPAs), 12 multi-billionaire families and several thousand more active relationships built throughout my career as an expert financial planner to provide investment and wealth management/advice. Designed investment strategies for proper asset allocation and established appropriate risk management and gifting plans. Developed aspecialty within the entertainment arena building a strong network of clients involved in theatrical productions. Building on existing client base of family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals, implemented strategies for asset allocation, investment management, estate planning, gifting, and philanthropy to fulfill client goals. Provided a highly organized approach to designing innovative procedures to raise, preserve, protect and service assets. Used leadership to collaborate with staff to properly present concepts to clients. Responded to RFPs and created appropriate tailor-made communication.

New York City

Responsibilities -Recruited to utilize my contacts, which consisted of over 100 referral sources/centers of influence (attorneys and CPAs), 12 multi-billionaire families and several thousand more active relationships built throughout my career as an expert financial planner to provide investment and wealth management/advice. Designed investment strategies for proper asset allocation and established appropriate risk management and gifting plans. Developed a specialty within the entertainment arena building a strong network of clients involved in theatrical productions.Building on existing client base of family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals, implemented strategies for asset allocation, investment management, estate planning, gifting, and philanthropy to fulfill client goals. Provided a highly organized approach to designing innovative procedures to raise, preserve, protect and service assets. Used leadership to collaborate with staff to properly present concepts to clients. Responded to RFPs and created appropriate tailor-made communication.

New York, New York

Recruited to help create a superior private banking team in NYC using marketing and relationship management skill set. Served as the relationship manager for high-net-worth individuals, family offices and institutions, designed innovated approaches to raise, preserve, service and grow assets. Provided asset allocation recommendations across all asset classes while creating investment and philanthropic plans to address clients' financial circumstances. Managed the preparation of client reports and investment communication. Invited as speaker on financial topics in various venues including several cruise ships.

New York, New York

Self-sourced an investment management business in excess of $200 million from high and ultra-high net worth individuals. Sourced many clients originally from the Forbes 400 and then their CPAs and attorneys referred others. Booked jumbo loans, including the largest mortgage ever booked at Morgan Stanley. Specialized in designing asset allocation strategies, creating client investment policy statements, and then implementing the strategy either personally or with open architecture. Created a business plan for Morgan Stanley's use with multi-client family offices. Selected for Morgan Stanley's Mentoring Program and Morgan Stanley's Women's Business Exchange. Participated as a regular expert speaker for AT&T, the Financial Planning Association, various cruise ships and others.

New York, New York

Marketed, sold, and served as relationship manager for a client base of high-net-worth individuals, family offices and institutions. Prepared and presented RFPs. Built strong relationships with senior officers of over a dozen Fortune 500 Companies and Forbes 400 families, resulting in new business for the firm. These relationships have continued to be a strong and active source of new business and referrals.

New York, New York

Marketed, sold and served as relationship manager for client base of high net worth individuals, family offices and institutions. Prepared and presented RFPs. Built strong relationships with senior officers of over a dozen Fortune 500 Companies and Forbes 400 families, resulting in new business for the firm of nearly $1 Bil.