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Florida Gulf Coast Market / Naples To Orlando

Recruited by Complex Director to build talent pool and increase sales and assets under management (AUM) for the Florida Gulf Coast Complex. Cultivated business development strategies and implemented growth initiatives for Financial Advisors (FAs). Evaluated progress; created action plans to inspire success. Organized and delivered client seminars. Supported management at eight regional branches. Mentored managers to prioritize recruitment. Developed standards, sales/revenue/AUM goals… Show more Recruited by Complex Director to build talent pool and increase sales and assets under management (AUM) for the Florida Gulf Coast Complex. Cultivated business development strategies and implemented growth initiatives for Financial Advisors (FAs). Evaluated progress; created action plans to inspire success. Organized and delivered client seminars. Supported management at eight regional branches. Mentored managers to prioritize recruitment. Developed standards, sales/revenue/AUM goals, and metrics for success. Managed risk; ensured regulatory compliance. Branches: Naples, Bonita Springs, Ft. Myers, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, New Tampa and Orlando.Successes: -Recruited six Financial Advisors, each producing high six-figure-plus revenue and contributing to more than half a billion dollars in AUM. -Quadrupled New Tampa branch revenue in one year, from $1.5 million to $6+ million. -Key player in Director’s achievement of Field Leadership Council (2014), a national UBS recognition as a top-producing Complex. Show less

St Petersburg, Florida

Managed 15 financial advisors.

Tampa, Florida

Grew the smallest national-firm presence in Tampa to the largest in six years. Selected to revitalize /manage / expand Westshore Branch. Directed, coached and mentored staff of up to 90. Led recruitment; created diversity and retention initiatives; rebuilt morale and stability. Launched two satellite offices, from concept and consensus to opening. Passed all audits (Satisfactory ratings). Earned promotions to First Vice President (2009) and Senior Vice President… Show more Grew the smallest national-firm presence in Tampa to the largest in six years. Selected to revitalize /manage / expand Westshore Branch. Directed, coached and mentored staff of up to 90. Led recruitment; created diversity and retention initiatives; rebuilt morale and stability. Launched two satellite offices, from concept and consensus to opening. Passed all audits (Satisfactory ratings). Earned promotions to First Vice President (2009) and Senior Vice President (2011).Successes: -Recruited 32 Financial Advisors (2006-2012) with total trailing revenue of nearly $23 million. -Led firm nationwide in recruiting (2008). -Continually ranked in top 10% for FA retention. -Catapulted Westshore Branch from $12.5 million revenue (2006) to $30 million+ (2012). -Increased revenues: -Net new assets up 7% YOY. -Banking and lending revenue up 25%. -2012 revenue up 23%. Show less

Clearwater, Florida / Countryside Branch

Promoted to turn around Countryside office. Restored morale and productivity by developing / mentoring team of 23 FAs and 13 support staff. Successes: -Increased net new assets by 5% while boosting revenue by 10%. -Retained 100% of staff.

Two World Trade Center, Nyc

Began at Two World Trade Center, NYC (1997): Steady advancements from Bondline fixed-income liaison to retail trader and wholesaler. Promoted in 2003 to Regional Vice President in Fort Myers, FL. In 2004, moved to rapidly expanding Tampa Bay area market, increasing responsibility. Mentored / educated senior FAs; expanded visibility; increased high-net-worth clientele, revenues, and AUM.