James Carlson Email & Phone Number

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

I lead Kinwell's investment management operations by taking a client-focused methodology keying on helping others. I specialize in ERISA plan consulting to retirement plans and fiduciary services to select individual investors. My focus includes fiduciary risk management, optimizing plan design, running investment committee operations, selecting and monitoring institutional funds, customizing and selecting service providers, facilitating participant enrollment, education and coordinating plan reporting and serve provider management. I bring academically based investment management to investment committees, retirement plan participants and select individual investors. This methodology was once reserved for only large institutions. I have been quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Employee Benefits and Wellness Excellence Essentials and HR.com.Some of the initiatives that I can help your organization achieve:♦ Increased productivity in the workplace♦ Lower healthcare costs♦ Reduced tax liability♦ Decreased workers compensation and disability claims♦ Understanding fiduciary obligations and fiduciary risk management♦ Preparing your team for on-time or early retirement

Charleston, Sc

Co-founded and led early product development of the Questis holistic financial wellness platform. I helped create and launch our software platform to early stage clients. Companies use our software to bring the value of financial planning to American workers, offering your employees the direct, actionable roadmap they need to reach and surpass their financial goals.

Ladson, Sc

GDLS-Force Protection is a world-class organization specializing in the design, manufacture, test, delivery and support of vehicles that are equipped with the best blast and ballistic systems in the defense business. Designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations, the main mission of these vehicles is to protect our fighting men and women from land mines, hostile fire and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).Reponsibilities included:Managed a team of 17 engineers in support of a rapid prototype project in preparation for an international defense contract competition. Collaborated across corporate functions to efficiently plan, resource, and account for a $4.5 million dollar engineering budget. Created and reported Project Engineering metrics to the Director and Vice President of Engineering.Key accomplishments:• Implemented the Analytical Hierarchy Process to prioritize a $9 million Engineering Budget according to corporate goals and strategy.• Formulated and executed a prototyping process to allow for rapid procurement of armored vehicle components.

Greater New York City Area

In an era of unprecedented consolidation within the financial services industry, many of the great names in private banking and investment counseling have either vanished or sacrificed their independence to become global consolidators. With asset growth and product placement as the main drivers of success among the financial service supermarkets, private-client professionals and their clients alike have been victimized by the consolidators’ business goals of greater scale, enhanced market share and global reach.Silvercrest Asset Management Group is an independent, employee-owned, registered investment advisor which provides asset management and family office services to families and select institutional investors. Silvercrest combines the client-focused service which was the hallmark of private banks and investment counsel firms in an earlier age with state of the art theories of portfolio construction, risk management and diversification.Responsible to CEO, CFO, General Counsel, CMO, and 17 Managing Directors in support of business development, statistical research, compliance and marketing efforts. Routinely analyzed 50+ statistical fields for 10 proprietary investment strategies and 26 outsourced investments. Maintained 55+ marketing presentations detailing 30+ investment strategies. Formulated and depicted business development strategies in support of firm growth: 13% per annum since 2002 inception. Performed statistical analysis for unique asset allocation presentations. Rigorously reviewed firm’s compliance, regulatory filings, and corporate documents for 20+ corporate entities.Key accomplishments:• Promoted to Assistant Vice President in 16 months• Saved the firm $1+ Million by discovering critical information related to a legal arbitration matter

Assistant Weapons Officer and Force Protection Officer, Oct. 2007 – May 2008• Qualified Deck Watch Officer. Led a team of 30 sailors in the operational employment and safe navigation of USS SHOUP, an AEGIS Class Guided Missile Destroyer. • Assisted in managing the daily operation and maintenance of the Weapons department: 50 sailors, Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon System, 5” Gun System, and Vertical Launch System.• Directed the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team as Ship’s Boarding Officer. Led 18 member VBSS team for inspection and clearance of suspect vessels during expanded maritime interdiction operations. Key accomplishments:• Ranked 1st of 12 Junior Officers onboard.• Coordinated/assisted in the safe rescue of a distressed dhow in Gulf of Aden. Returned the dhow to Yemeni waters, the first return visit by a U.S. warship since the bombing of USS COLE in 2000.Strike Warfare Officer, Oct. 2006 – Oct. 2007• Led a team of 12 highly trained technicians in over 100 intensive Tomahawk Cruise Missile strike simulations in preparation for a Carrier Strike Group deployment. Dedicated efforts resulted in an tactical certification with a junior team in July 2006. • Public Affairs Officer. Maintained ships Website and Outreach Program. Successfully planned and coordinated high priority diplomatic port visits to Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan. Coordinated the visit of 300 foreign visitors, 2 naval attaché’s, and 45 Japanese and Malaysian media members.Electrical and Auxiliaries Division Officer, Nov. 2005 – Oct. 2006• Led and mentored a diverse division of 25 electrical and auxiliary technicians. • Directed the maintenance and daily operation of ship’s electrical and auxiliary systems including four 2000KW Gas Turbine Generators, electro-hydraulic steering units, two 12,000 gallon/day reverse osmosis units, air conditioning plants, the 60 Hz electrical distribution system and all related support equipment.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I was privileged to assist in the representation of many families in their efforts to work with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.I also did case research in support of the Payne Stewart Lear jet crash.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served as a Legislative Assistant Intern to Colorado Congressman (2nd Colorado Congressional District). Provided legislative assistance in the D.C. office and campaign fund raising support in the Colorado office.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering (Minor)

Activities and Societies: Elected Judge on the University Judiciary Committee, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps

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