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As Chief Marketing Officer at USA Financial, I lead the strategy and execution of innovative marketing initiatives designed to empower financial advisors with the tools and resources they need to thrive. With a focus on creative branding, lead generation, and advisor education, I oversee the development of comprehensive marketing systems that drive growth for advisors and their practices.My role involves:- Designing marketing strategies that align with advisors' goals to attract, engage, and convert clients.Building scalable, turnkey systems that simplify marketing for advisors. This includes direct mail marketing, digital marketing, and brand consulting.- Leading educational events, workshops, and training programs to help advisors create a more predictable practice.- Creating financial education presentations for advisors to deliver to current and prospective clients to help facilitate growth in their practice.- Overseeing content creation, media production, and thought leadership that positions USA Financial as an industry leader. This includes leading an exceptionally talented marketing team that serves our corporate marketing initiatives and develops tools and systems for independent financial advisors.- Work closely with our business development team to introduce USA Financial to prospective advisors as they explore establishing a relationship with the firm.At the heart of my work is a passion for bridging the gap between advisors and their ideal clients, leveraging cutting-edge tools, data-driven insights, and impactful storytelling. During my tenure, I've had the privilege to host a nationally syndicated radio show (7 years), serve on the advisory board to one of the largest insurance companies in the world, and develop partnerships with Standard & Poor's, Kevin O'Leary, Annexus, JUST Capital, Meketa Capital, and many others.

As Vice President of Business Development, my role centered on empowering independent financial advisors to excel in their practices and deliver exceptional value to their clients. My work focused on creating strategies that drove growth, fostered client trust, and optimized the efficiency of advisory businesses.Key accomplishments included:Team Building: Recruited and developed a dynamic team of independent financial professionals, equipping them with the tools and resources to thrive in a competitive market.Marketing Strategy: Guided advisors in designing and implementing tailored marketing plans, enabling them to grow their client base and increase brand visibility.Coaching/Consulting: Served as a trusted consultant on business refinement and practice management, helping advisors streamline operations and achieve sustainable success.Client-Centric Planning: Assisted advisors in attracting, attaining, and retaining clients by developing comprehensive retirement portfolios that integrated investments, insurance, and annuities.Through a combination of strategic thinking, industry expertise, and hands-on collaboration, I successfully fostered growth for financial advisor practices throughout the country as they served their clients in the areas of wealth management, retirement planning, risk management, and portfolio management.

As National Marketing Manager, I played a pivotal role in supporting financial advisors by providing guidance and in-depth product knowledge to help them make informed recommendations for their clients. My responsibilities included:Illustration Management: Created and ran detailed product illustrations for insurance and investment solutions, ensuring advisors had the tools to present tailored strategies effectively.Product Consultation: Served as a trusted resource on annuities, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and investment portfolios, offering insights to align solutions with client needs and goals.Retirement Planning Support: Assisted advisors in crafting comprehensive plans designed for long-term success in retirement, integrating diverse financial products to optimize client outcomes.Advisor Collaboration: Partnered closely with advisors to enhance their ability to position and communicate financial strategies, empowering them to build trust and secure their clients' financial futures.In this role, I combined analytical expertise with a consultative approach, ensuring advisors had the knowledge and resources necessary to deliver exceptional service and results for their clients.

Work with public school employees explaining pensions and investment options. Conducted seminars to educators on their state pension and made portfolio and planning recommendations.

Handled Sales and finance transactions for a high volume car dealership that sold upwards of 600 cars/mo. Dealt with insurance and financing for individual transactions.