• Dynamic Leader who offers a background in Financial Planning / Services, Portfolio Management, Risk Assessment / Mitigation, Retirement Planning, Business Succession Planning, Short- / Long-Term Cash Management, and Wealth Management; contributes proven professional talents in Operations Management, Team Building / Training, Strategic Analysis / Planning, Profit / Loss, Customer Relationship Management, Public Speaking, and Process Redesign; and exhibits an ability to see the big picture within evolving financial markets.
• Top Performer who boasts above-average career results, and can make sound decisions to reflect positively on operations in alignment with a company s vision, value, and goals to achieve a significant competitive advantage.
• Excellent Communicator who builds and sustains synergistic relationships with C-level executives, business / financial teams, stakeholders, and clients, and has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and South America.
• Ambitious Self-Starter who has sat on multiple public- and private-sector and non-profit boards and focus groups, as well as serving as a past three-time president of the Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Lion s Club.

Specializations:

Small- and Large-Scale Portfolio Management

Advisory Services for Charities, Foundations & Endowments

Financial Planning for Physicians, Small Business Owners & Individuals

Senior Partner ￨ Founder

  Capitalize on the opportunity to lead the start-up and successful operations of a faith-based consulting group dedicated to providing insightful advisement and superior service for industry-leading, financially oriented clients.

  Demonstrate expertise in strategically balancing client s business needs while ensuring clients understand 1) what they own, 2) how it works, and 3) how / what they pay for while concurrently building beneficial partnerships with elder law attorney, estate / probate attorney, advanced estate planning attorney, two paralegals, and a CPA.

  Direct holistic practice operations offering 150+ years of combined professional experience.

Wells Fargo Advisors (2014 Present)

COO ￨ Senior Vice President

Strategically steered high-volume business operations, including coordinating and managing service quality improvement initiatives which are instrumental in boosting a competitive advantage within rigorous financial markets. Spearhead results-generating operational management of incoming client requests to optimize business performance.

  Expertly identified vendor sourcing, negotiations, and facility management.

Morgan Stanley (2009 2014)

Senior Vice President

Maximized bottom-line performance by coordinating and managing service quality improvements for the team while providing exceptional service and management initiatives in both client-facing and non-facility roles to attain objectives.

  Generated top revenue and profitability as a leader for the business unit.

  Noted as a leader in the firm in providing exemplary client satisfaction.

UBS (2003 2009)

Senior Vice President

Applied strong leadership talents toward providing high-quality service and management within both client-facing and non-facing roles, including driving business results by exhibiting financial and leadership skills via key presentations.

  Achieved Top 3% in the nation in profitability and revenue across all channels.

Partner

  Played a vital role in driving lucrative business operations, including training, mentoring, and managing a results-focused team, as well as maintaining direct responsibility for region-wide recruiting to meet organizational goals.

  Designed, developed, and implemented a curriculum for new advisor training in region.

  Recognized in the Top 1% in the nation for profitability and revenue among 10,000 offices.

Captain

  Achieved rapid promotion to level of Captain due to excellence in leadership, team building, and personal prowess, including completing Basic Training, AIT, and Airborne School; achieving selection to attend French Commando School within a soldier exchange program; and completing the National ROTC Assessment School.

  Commissioned as Officer and took command of an Infantry Unit serving for several years prior to last promotion.

  Achieved 5 rating given to the Top 1% of cadets nationwide.

  Received numerous awards and commendations during military tenure.

  Recognized as Morehead State University s first-ever student to receive 5 ranking.

Bachelor of Science in Business (Minor in Military Science & Finance)

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS ) (License 6334, Since 2001)

Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager (License 4021, Since 2014)

Series 7, 9, 10, 31, 63, and 66 Securities Regulations

Excellent Professional References Provided Upon Request