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Direct consulting operations for retirement plans, diverse in size and industry, and plan types, including 401(k), 403(b), defined benefit, and NQDC plans. Implement investment policy management including philosophy and process. Analyze plan investments and design portfolios which optimize asset allocation, asset/liability, and risk management to position our clients for success. Review plan design and fiduciary management to mitigate risk exposure. Facilitate customized participant education curriculum and delivery to promote benefits to plan participants. Translate sophisticated investment concepts into sales opportunities for our team and clients. Coordinate provider search, selection, and implementation. Cultivate vendor partner relationships with over 30 different plan providers and fund companies. Investment advisory services offered through WELLth Advisory Services, dba Strategic Retirement Partners (SRP), an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.

Urbandale, Ia, Us

Organize business development and marketing efforts to expand retirement plan cross-selling opportunities within the Group Benefits, Ltd affiliated agent network.Investment advisory services offered through WELLth Advisory Services, dba Strategic Retirement Partners (SRP), an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Managed all operations for financial advisory firm with over $1 Billion in assets across a diverse client base including private client investment management as well as a robust corporate client retirement division. Member of the management team responsible for the strategic business planning for the firm. Directed the implementation of strategic business plans including the recruitment of advisors, as well as direct sales to current and prospective clients. Prepared financial analyses, specifically for capital investment, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations. Maintained banking relationships, including cash balances and forecasts, as well as arranged debt and equity financing. Managed all human resource operations, including payroll/compensation packages, benefit plan cost maximization (Health, Dental, Life/AD&D and Safe-Harbor 401(k)), recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and training. Developed performance measures that supported the company’s strategic direction. Oversaw information technology, including responsibilities for planning, organizing, and executing all IT functions. Liaison between users, network operations, and service providers in IT system design, enhancements, and trouble shooting.Key Accomplishments:• Directed Broker Dealer change, resulting in transition of 95% of clients in only 3 months.• Coordinated the build-out of our Dallas office, including all phone and internet IT systems.• Presented as 3(21) advisor finalists securing the firm’s largest 401(k) client ($300M assets).• Acknowledged as one of LPL’s top advisory firms, recognized by invitation to LPL’s Retirement Plan Consulting Program and designated as 1 of only 10 firms approved as 3(38) advisors.

Waukee, Iowa, Us

Directed consulting operations on over $1.5 Billion in assets and over 200 retirement plans, diverse in size and industry, including: GuideOne, Farm Bureau, United Way of Central Iowa, Prairie Meadows, Farmers Mutual Hail, and plan types, including 401(k), 403(b), defined benefit, and NQDC plans. Key Accomplishments:• Promoted to Director of Operations from Financial Services Manager.• Member of the HMFS management team responsible for spear-heading the collaboration of five locations nationally within the retirement plan services division.• Contributed to the sales growth of over $500M in assets and 45 additional retirement plans.• Solely responsible for the management of the design, development and collaboration with a software development firm to create and implement a proprietary performance monitoring report system resulting in the ability to provide customized reporting to all clients.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration

Associate Of Science (As), Business Administration

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