Sarah Wasaff Email & Phone Number

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Creative Planning provides comprehensive wealth management services including investment management, financial planning, charitable planning, retirement plan consulting, tax planning, and estate planning services. Specialties: Wealth Management; Investment Management for Individuals, Businesses, and Charities; Financial Planning; Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning; Tax Planning; Charitable Planning; Business Succession Planning; Risk Management.

Operations and Compliance Manager for a registered investment advisor firm in Austin that provides wealth management services for a number of high net worth individuals, trusts, nonprofits and retirement plans. I am responsible for making sure our team operates efficiently and effectively. I am also the compliance manager and work to ensure we are always in compliance with the SEC.ML&R Wealth Management LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor, dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals through a well thought out wealth management plan. We advise our clients as we advise ourselves: investing in ways that enable broad diversification, low fund costs and appropriate levels of risk. Our unique approach is one that prizes evidence over emotion and values academic research over and above the wildly fluctuating opinions that dominate the financial news cycles.ML&R Wealth Management service offerings include: • Wealth Management • Retirement, Succession, Estate & Education Planning • Customized Portfolio Design & Implementation • Qualified Retirement Planning - 401(k), etc.ML&R Wealth Management is affiliated with Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP. Maxwell, Locke & Ritter is an accounting, tax and consulting firm that quite simply helps its people and clients achieve their goals. We do so by being a great place to work where our PEOPLE reach their potential and provide exceptional service to our CLIENTS and the COMMUNITY. We have been dedicated to creating an family friendly and flexible environment where we have open communication, honesty, compassion and respect, as well as actively participating in the community. We accomplish this by selecting and retaining Great People, serving Great Clients and focusing on Great Execution.

Houston, Texas, Us

▪ Responsible for finance, analysis, budget and operations activities for the Client Relations department of an international law firm▪ Work with business development leads to provide key financial client and matter data in preparation for proposals, pitches and internal meetings▪ Prepare financial reports for team members on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis and analyze trends▪ Created Client Relations reports and user dashboard in new Redwood BI5 system▪ Responsible for helping research and add NAICS codes to relevant packages in Redwood BI5 system▪ Review monthly accounting reports for accuracy and research any discrepancies ▪ Track and help maintain the firmwide budget, 15 office budgets and 6 departmental budgets▪ Primary liaison with Accounting, IT, Knowledge Services and Recruiting & Development departments within the firm▪ Instrumental in developing new reports and forms for the lawyers on our firm intranet site▪ Work with outside vendors on enhancements and troubleshooting of our systems▪ Created the reports and budgeting process for our department▪ Coordinate the training of new members to our department▪ Perform internal training to team members as well as others outside of our department▪ Regularly produce policies and processes to ensure all of our offices and departments are operating consistently and efficiently▪ Successfully transitioned our business card and envelope products to a new vendor

Houston, Texas, Us

▪ Responsible for all marketing efforts for the Austin office▪ Conducted business research and other research support in preparation for client proposals, presentations, and opportunities ▪ Planned and coordinated all client activities including the annual client appreciation party▪ Managed relationships with local arts, civic, charitable and business organizations in which the firm has involvement ▪ Maintained the budget for the Austin office Client Relations Department ▪ Conducted competitive intelligence for the legal industry in Austin

▪ Grew the Annual Black Enterprise Luncheon Net Income by 443% from 2004 to 2005▪ Recruited new members and managed existing membership database▪ Created a new membership plan, membership packet, membership brochure, and a board recruitment packet to assist in recruitment efforts▪ Coordinated all events including workshops, seminars, luncheons, and networking events▪ Created and implemented a marketing plan for all activities and events▪ Coordinated and wrote Chamber communications including weekly newsletter, website, and regular media advisories▪ Handled all Human Resource duties including interviewing, hiring, and payroll▪ Handled all Operational duties including purchasing new equipment, lease negotiations, and resolving IT issues▪ Managed finances and budget on a weekly basis▪ Counseled entrepreneurs on business plans, loan packaging, and bid packaging▪ Managed all of our City of Austin contracts and Capital Metro grant▪ Represented the Chamber on various committees including: PeopleFund (formerly Austin CDC) Loan Review Committee and Community Council and the City of Austin M/WBE Advisory Council

Wilmington, Nc, Us

▪ Helped to coordinate and manage 143 Investigative Sites▪ Reviewed regulatory documents to ensure research study was in accordance with FDA regulations▪ Managed and updated enrollment database for over 700 subjects

Noblesville, Indiana, Us

▪ Developed and implemented a marketing plan specifically tailored to each University for the purpose of recruiting college students to start their own business fraternity on campus▪ Developed a training program for new members to integrate the AKPsi International Policies and Procedures into their local chapter▪ Facilitated officer elections and conducted training workshops for newly elected officers and chapter members to assure officers and members were knowledgeable and aware of their responsibilities and roles▪ Assisted members in developing strategic plans and goals in an effort to enhance their organization▪ Maintained ongoing support to the schools throughout the semester by advising, mentoring and counseling the officers and students▪ Coordinated the International Convention Career Fair for 700+ students, which involved managing the marketing plan as well as contacting media and vendor partners to participate in the convention

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

▪ Responsible for evaluating the daily activities of several multi-billion dollar equity funds▪ Calculated the daily NAV (Net Asset Value) of several funds within strict industry deadlines