Evan Hays Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Evan joined Gilhang Financial Group in 2012 as a Financial Associate and recently made Partner in January 2018 when Gilhang & Hays Financial Management Group, LLC was formed. Evan is an Investment Advisor Representative and financial planner with MML Investor Services, LLC. He holds the FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. While he wears many hats, Evan’s main role at Gilhang & Hays is to oversee and run the Risk Management Division. This specific type of planning involves protecting his clients from all the “what-if’s” that happen in life and making sure they are adequately covered if the unforeseen occurs. This includes different types of insurance like life, disability, long term care, liability, and umbrella coverage to name a few. Evan has always been an entrepreneur at heart and it was previous experience in a few different start-up business ventures that solidified his love for financial planning. His greatest passion is problem solving and planning to create a “work-optional lifestyle” for each of his clients.Securities and investment advisory services are offered through qualified registered representatives of MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC. www.SIPC.org. OSJ: 13455 Noel Road, 20th Floor, Dallas, TX 75240 972-246-1800. Gilhang & Hays Financial Management Group, LLC is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC, or its affiliated companies. Licenses and Disclosures: https://www.gilhanghaysgroup.com/licenses

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

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Dallas/Fort Worth Area

McKinnon & Associates, LLC is a Dallas based accounting and financial planning firm serving a select group of clients to be their personal CFO. M&A provides holistic wealth management solutions tailored specifically to the needs of their customers. The firm has over 40 years of experience in the financial industry.

Fort Worth, Tx

 Sold water and energy conservation products, which included high-efficiency toilets, low-flow showerheads, low-flow faucet aerators, toilet modification kits, compact fluorescent light bulbs, programmable thermostats, and weatherization materials. Presented our services and offerings to key management personnel at utilities, municipalities, government entities, as well as commercial organizations such as hotels and property management companies. Managed and maintained relationships with key personnel at over 200 accounts in 8 states throughout the Southern Gulf Coast region Developed new leads by making at least 40 cold calls per day when in the office Gained proficiency in entering quotes and orders into the Munics and Great Plains database management systems Closed key accounts in my territory that resulted in over $250,000 in revenue

Dallas, Tx

 Initiated the sales program and structure for a start-up weatherization contractor in Texas Managed and directed a sales department of 5 individuals Procured 24 government contracts with an overall contract value of approximately $168 million Put together extensive proposals and bids that were essential in winning new business Developed and maintained relationships with several government agencies, such as community action organizations, municipalities, and utilities Obtained Building Performance Institute and EPA certifications

Dallas, Tx

 Invented SURpHACE-The Hangover Drink, a non-carbonated, mixed berry flavored drink that is designed to combat hangover symptoms Patented the formula and trademarked the name associated with the product Developed and executed the business plan for the company within a budget of $30,000 Established several valuable contacts within the food and beverage industry that enhanced visibility in our desired target markets and lowered overhead costs Sold over 6,000 bottles of SURpHACE in 2008 with a very limited marketing budget and no mass distribution Planned and executed promotional events in several different states and venues Developed marketing and promotional materials to boost sales of the product Conducted focus groups, consumer testing, and surveys to gain market research and product feedback Started the website www.TheHangoverDrink.com and used it to drive consumer sales nationwide, as well as inform potential customers about the product

Burbank, Ca

 Established and maintained relationships with hundreds of electrical supply accounts throughout the Southern and Midwest regions of the United States Sold over $20 million dollars worth of circuit breakers and critical electrical components, with individual sales reaching more than $2 million Gained extensive knowledge about the electrical supply industry Entertained clients through luncheons, sporting events, golf outings, etc. Presented proposals to several accounts about our company and services

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing

Activities and Societies: -Member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity -Served as a Host in the Old Master's Program -Board member on the Old.

Bachelor'S Degree, General Studies