Vice President Of Wealth Management
CurrentIn 2016, I partnered with Advisor Excel’s leadership team in defining strategy, creating business plan and operational structure for the launch of a new Registered Investment Advisor firm. Managing a team of 4, guiding 107 advisors in growing and scaling a wealth management practice. Define advisor business strategy, research market and economic conditions and offer consultation on overall practice design and management. Provide investment options and portfolio design, accounting and compliance support, and assistance opening and servicing accounts. Design, monitor and interpret key performance indicators (KPIs), educating advisors on the application of data-driven business insights to inform sales process, investment management, budgeting, and new marketing strategies. Lead team in business development, sourcing and outreaching to advisors while continuously seeking opportunities to expand service offerings. Achievements Include♦ Catapulted AE Wealth from $0 to over $25B in assets under management in <8 years.♦ Drove team in building and fostering 107 advisor relationships with ~$5.6B in assets under management.♦ Defined new corporate brand and marketing strategy to transition the business from a B2B to a client-facing brand.♦ Partnered with the Chief Distribution Officer in building operations, compliance and trading structure, technology infrastructure, and creating internal policies and procedures. ♦ Developed partnership with a leading wealth management firm to provide an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer solution to promptly launch products. ♦ Subject Matter Expert on financial product offerings and economic trends. Engaged to speak at trade conferences, host conference breakout sessions, and lead client roundtables.
