Over the last 3+ decades, Mr. Cott has supported, served as, and directed financial advisors through distinct roles. Previously worked at Financial Advisor Magazine and oversaw the 9th Annual Invest in Women conference West Palm Beach. Spent a decade at the Options Industry Council served as Director, Financial Advisor Education, Eric Cott endeavored to help advisors and their firms to use options more effectively. Mr. Cott was responsible for participating in panel discussions, presenting advisor-oriented educational seminars, and developing options curriculum and content for the OIC Advisor web site. Mr. Cott developed the options education advisor program in 2009 that had produced unique quantitative research as well as designed, chaired, and hosted over ten exclusive programs at the NYSE, CBOE, NASDAQ, and other venues. He was a Regional Vice President and Retirement Income Consultant at Sunlife Financial Distributors Inc. where he identified and cultivated new business, increasing assets and revenue share. Prior to that, Mr. Cott spent most of his investment career as a Producing Manager and Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. There he built and maintained a successful wealth management practice and was a Resident Director for a NE regional Private Client Branch office. Specialties: Podcast host, Influencer, Content Specialist, Event programming and Business Development expertise.