I’m Michael Darr with First Trust Portfolios, a privately held investment management firm headquartered in Wheaton, IL. My partner, Matt Brecher, and I represent ETFs and SMAs in Atlanta, Northern and parts of Southern Georgia. The other members of my consulting team- Ryan Griffin, Deaven Jensen represent First Trust's Unit Investment Trusts and Structured Products. What sets us apart from many investment management firms is that we are an entrepreneurial, nimble, advisor-centric firm. As we demonstrate every day through the excellent service we provide, each advisor relationship is important to us. We have a history of offering innovative, high quality, cost-effective investment solutions to financial advisors, and a reputation for delivering expert research and commentary. With the abundance of wholesalers competing for advisors’ loyalty, a high level wholesaling team must bring more to their financial advisor relationships than simply products. We work hard to help financial advisors achieve success by providing advisor practice management resources and training, including social media coaching and training. I bring to the table 32 years of knowledge, experience, and insights helping hundreds of advisors serve their clients and grow their business. I have been on “both sides of the table” as a financial advisor and wholesaler. I understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities advisors experience each day, and am well-equipped to serve them. I have 15 years at First Trust, am an advocate for my advisors, and can ensure we leverage all the tools in our arsenal to meet their needs. On behalf of our consulting team, we welcome you to take advantage of what we offer. Please start by reaching out to me at 678-462-2815 or mdarr@ftadvisors.com.