Kristin Bentz

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President - KB Advisory Group, LLC @ Montclair State University
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, United States
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About Kristin Bentz

Kristin began her career in the luxury retail & hotel industry before moving to Wall Street. As an ex-Lehmanite and a former Managing Editor at TheStreet.com, she has spent more than 30 years surveying luxury brands and consumer trends. An entrepreneur in the consumer space, she has been able to leave her "Gucci heeled" mark on the industry. Kristin is widely recognized for her unique ability to identify trends in consumer behavior, lodging, and luxury sectors even before Wall Street does, she consistently offers fresh and independent analysis of the financial markets in addition to shifts in the industry. She’s worked with several multinationals, ranging from Walmart to Richemont, Gap to Gucci. Kristin brings spark, splendor, and sharp-witted insights into everything she does.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kristincbentzhttps://linktr.ee/kristincbentz For press interviews or speaking engagements, please contact: ally@kbadvisorygroupllc.com

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Montclair State University

Montclair State University

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President - KB Advisory Group, LLC
Kristin Bentz Work Experience Details
  • Kb Advisory Group
    President
    Kb Advisory Group May 2019 - Present
    Scottsdale, Az / Los Angeles, Ca
    KB Advisory Group provides strategic advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices and private companies in the consumer retail, luxury and fashion sector
  • Montclair State University
    Strategic Advisor - Montclair State University Prssa
    Montclair State University Aug 2020 - Present
    Montclair, New Jersey, United States
    Strategic Advisor and Mentor to Montclair State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, School of Communication & Media
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  • Fox Business Network
    Contributor
    Fox Business Network Nov 2007 - Present
    Seen weekly on various shows including ""Cavuto" "Mornings with Maria" "Varney & Co" and "Making Money with Charles Payne," etc.
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  • Talented Blonde, Llc
    President / Founder
    Talented Blonde, Llc Jan 2007 - Jun 2017
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Emerging Growth Equities
    Executive Director
    Emerging Growth Equities Jul 2011 - May 2012
    King Of Prussia, Pa
    Director at Emerging Growth Equities Ltd. in suburban Philadelphia focusing on the consumer/retail, media and advertising sectors..Emerging Growth Equities, Ltd. ("EGE") was founded in September of 1999 as a specialty investment banking and institutional trading boutique focused on working with early and middle stage companies in high-growth industries. As a full-service investment banking and brokerage firm, EGE provides a range of financial services including public and private equity offerings, institutional research, sales and trading, and strategic and financial advisory .Emerging Growth operates under the market maker symbol "EGRO" and clears through NFS, a unit of Fidelity Investments
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  • Thestreet.Com
    Senior Correspondent, Thestreet.Comtv
    Thestreet.Com Jul 2007 - Mar 2009
    Managing Editor of thestreet.com's subscription based site: Realmoney.com,manage content of the site. Create video content for thestreet.com TV, and Weekly columnist and video blogger for realmoney.com and thestreet.comTV. Contribute weekly insights into the consumer retail, apparel, and fashion industry with a focus on Equities. Media appearances include CNBC and Fox Business News.
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  • Icr-Integrated Corporate Relations
    Vice President Of Investor Relations - Consumer
    Icr-Integrated Corporate Relations 2006 - Jan 2007
    Developed custom investor relations programs for consumer clients including: Harry Winston, Quicksilver, PACSUN, JCREW, DELIA’S, Crocs, and The BON-TON, GUESS? Aeropostale, Delia's, Zumiez, KENNETH COLE, Golfsmith, Iconix, Town Sports International, Under Armor, Cabelas, American Apparel, Ediets, etc. • Advised clients during the IPO process, exchange re-listing, secondary, CEO departure, activist shareholders, etc.
  • Lehman Brothers Inc.
    Product Manager-Consumer Equities
    Lehman Brothers Inc. 2005 - 2006
    • Managed product strategy and positioning for the Lehman Consumer equity research franchise. Acted as primary liaison between I.I. Ranked Consumer research team and sales force on all global consumer equity research (Retail Hardlines, Softlines and Broadlines, Luxury Goods, Gaming, Lodging, Restaurants, Consumer Pharma, Food & Drug Stores, Beverages, Packaged Goods.) • Responsible for management & distribution of consumer equity research across Lehman’s equity business and into buy side accounts. Influenced research product capitalizing on my knowledge of the sectors, trends, customer needs and competitive analysis.
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  • Kinney + Kinsella
    Senior Account Executive
    Kinney + Kinsella 2004 - 2005
    • Developed creative marketing, product and communications solutions for luxury, fashion, and softlines retail clients. • Created and facilitated large- scale client special events & promotions, sponsorships, trade shows, press conferences, etc.• Conducted media relations, both financial and consumer; secured feature coverage in national and regional publications in the financial, consumer, fashion and trade arenas. Drafted press releases, presentations, pitch letters, speeches, media alerts, articles, etc. • Superb relationships with financial, consumer and fashion press-both print, on-line, and television. • Identified viable press outlets, formulated feature story concepts, attained inclusion of clients in consumer and financial and trade pieces, and successfully broadened and elevated clients' media relationships with trade, local and national media.
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  • Northeast Securites Inc.
    Vice President-Equity Analyst Softlines Retail
    Northeast Securites Inc. 2003 - 2004
    • Published equity research reports, and built financial models for the luxury, discount, and teen specialty retail sectors.• Coverage List: Bebe, Claire’s, Coach, Factory-2U, Guess? Pacsun, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Neiman Marcus, Oakley, Shopko, Target, Wet Seal. • Personal media appearances included: CNBC Morning Call, CNBC Power Lunch, CNBC Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo, and Fortune’s Wall Street Week. Quoted in Women’s Wear Daily, Barron’s, Kiplinger’s, etc.
  • David Yurman Designs
    Promotions And Advertising Manager
    David Yurman Designs 1999 - 2001
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Kristin Bentz Skills

New Media Public Relations Financial Analysis Advertising Consumer Retail Luxury Goods Financial Writing Broadcast Social Media Fashion Bus Dev Social Media Marketing Online Marketing Marketing Communications Digital Marketing New Business Development Strategic Planning Marketing Strategy Market Research Writing Seo Investor Relations Product Development Corporate Communications Public Speaking Research Copywriting Retail Stocks Investments Private Equity Venture Capital Media Relations Publishing Entrepreneurship Event Management Marketing Finance Mergers And Acquisitions Integrated Marketing Content Strategy Press Releases Sponsorship Competitive Analysis Magazines Management Blogging Trade Shows Product Management Television

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What company does Kristin Bentz work for?

Kristin Bentz works for Montclair State University

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Kristin Bentz's current role is President - KB Advisory Group, LLC.

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Kristin Bentz's email address is kr****@****air.edu

What schools did Kristin Bentz attend?

Kristin Bentz attended Arizona State University, Fordham Gabelli School Of Business, University Of Missouri-Columbia, Bhs.

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Kristin Bentz has interest in Sporting Clays, Upland Bird Hunting, Cycling, Sailing, Surfing.

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Kristin Bentz has skills like New Media, Public Relations, Financial Analysis, Advertising, Consumer Retail, Luxury Goods, Financial Writing, Broadcast, Social Media, Fashion, Bus Dev, Social Media Marketing.

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