Michael Whittemore, Cfa, Cfp® Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Greater New York City Area

• Manage and expand an $500 million+ portfolio for Ultra-High Net-Worth and High Net-Worth clients, including directly supporting business development teams.
• Engage and build relationships with Wealth Advisors and branch offices, including Schwab/Fidelity, to communicate and educate on complex investment strategies and solutions.
• Collaborate with Regional Directors and Senior Wealth Advisors to drive business development and client acquisition efforts.
• Serve as a key member of the Beacon Pointe Alternative Investment Committee, responsible for evaluating and approving alternative investment managers.
• Provide direct oversight of Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI)/Variable Annuity (PPVA) policies, including fund allocation and compliance with 817h regulations.
• Author insightful market and portfolio strategy commentaries for clients and Centers of Influence, supporting business development initiatives.

• 1st of 40 members of a newly established Portfolio Oversight team, ensuring compliance with all fiduciary policies and procedures for both Institutional and Individual client relationships.
• Collaborated closely with the Managing Director in developing and refining operational processes for the department, contributing to strategic oversight and procedural efficiency.
• Recruited and oversaw a team of 11 Portfolio Oversight Managers, enforcing compliance and remediation across AAM, Reg 9, and Investment Policy Statement policies for US Trust/Merrill Lynch clients.
• Forged strategic partnerships with senior executives across US Trust and Merrill Lynch Advisory channels, driving the adoption and implementation of new fiduciary policies, and strengthening client trust.
• Represented the firm both internally and externally, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and engaging in a broad range of activities including investor relations, portfolio analysis, and strategic project.
• Conducted quantitative and qualitative evaluations of investment strategies and portfolio performance for competitive positioning and client consulting.

• Oversaw the management of $550 million in high net-worth assets across over 300 households, ensuring personalized and strategic asset allocation.
• Created proprietary equity, ETF, and mutual fund models for "The Pillar Strategies," enhancing the firm's product offerings and providing key investment solutions for advisors.
• Led training and mentorship for the sales team, bolstering product distribution efforts and enabling effective client engagement strategies.
• Crafted and developed marketing materials for prominent industry conferences, such as Schwab and TD Ameritrade, to highlight firm capabilities and initiatives.
• Served as project manager for a 7-month endeavor to achieve GIPS compliance and verification, underscoring the firm's commitment to industry standards and integrity.