WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Investment Management - Analysis - Client Relations - Trading
Innovative, forward-thinking and dynamic Financial Advisor with 14+ years of
experience in providing expertise and advice to businesses, foundations, and
individuals. Brings proven track record of achieving top performance levels at
multi-million dollar organizations and managing millions in assets. Able to
deliver winning oral and written presentations to top-level executives.
Bachelor's degree in Finance with thorough understanding of accounting, financial
analysis, and corporate strategy.
* "Strong intuitive sense and creative approaches to strategy backed by
superb analytics."
* "Reputation for outstanding integrity and dedication."
* "Provides big picture thought leadership by buying strengths and selling
weaknesses."
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
‚ Trading Operations
‚ Investment Analysis
‚ Risk Mitigation
‚ Continuous Process Improvement ‚ Data Analysis
‚ Client Relations
‚ Business Development
‚ Financial Planning ‚ Asset Diversification
‚ Business Research & Metrics
‚ Global Investments
‚ Wealth Management
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
DiMartino Financial Services * Seattle, Wash. 2007 * Present
ADVISOR
Performed methodical and thorough fact-finding for a variety of business issues
by skilled listening, rapport building, and commitment to in-depth discovery.
Advised small to mid-sized companies on establishing, maintaining, and enhancing
401k plans. Performed comprehensive fund manager analysis including research,
selection, and on-going monitoring of performance and fiduciary responsibility.
Delivered quarterly updates and education. Provided expert personal wealth
management services, created comprehensive financial plans, and skillfully
directed trading decisions for individual clients, families, and high value
foundations. Collaborated with international money managers to accomplish
investment goals by diversifying asset classes, globalizing portfolio, blending
growth/value, and optimizing tax efficiency. Co-created marketing collateral
including brochure, website, and logo.
‚ Developed business through cold callings and custom mailings to target
audience, resulting in over 20 new accounts.
‚ Executed innovative relationship building practices and launched internal
referral program, resulting in capture of $1M+ in assets under management (AUM).
‚ Developed large professional network, especially among executives, CPAs, and
attorneys, resulting in $500K+ AUM.
Oppenheimer Investment Management * Bellevue, Wash. 2006 * 2007
TRADER/ANALYST
Executed programs and single stock transactions for small cap fund with $400M in
assets under management. Managed portfolio trading operations for institutional
and retail accounts. Assured balanced holdings for mutual fund clients, and
teamed with Wall Street brokers on optimal price positioning as necessary. Teamed
with Wall Street brokers on optimal pricing positioning. Performed fundamental
analysis of companies and evaluated technical market opportunities.
‚ Performed company analysis and stock evaluation as key member of Oppenheimer
team recognized as Top 10% in nationwide peer group.
Peak Investment Management Ltd. * Missoula, Mont. 2005 * 2006
TRADER/ANALYST
Administered $5M+ in assets under management while leading firm's trading and
research functions. Analyzed stocks and other holdings for small cap mutual fund
with $400M in assets under management. Performed individual stock and big picture
analysis in collaboration with Peak's Portfolio Manager. Co-created marketing
collateral for investment advisory firm, including brochure, website, logo, and
sales documents, resulting in more effective corporate branding and market
positioning.
‚ Grew assets under management from $90M to $125M+, and outperformed benchmark
by 5%.
University of Montana, Adams Event Center * Missoula, Mont. 2003 * 2005
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Led day-to-day accounting, event management, and event ticket coordination and
distribution program for university's athletic field house. Assisted in planning
of large events, led meetings, and facilitated use of venue for concerts by
Sting, Elton John, The Rolling Stones and other high profile artists. Supported
Assistant Manager in improving general office operations, promoted a healthy team
environment, and provided critical accounting support to overcome 6-month
arrears. Acted as liaison between corporate sponsors and ticket office, processed
ticket orders, provided courteous and professional customer service, and resolved
issues and complaints as necessary.
D.A. Davidson * Los Angeles, Calif. 1996 * 2002
FLOOR SPECIALIST
Provided exceptional market making/trading leadership for 50 companies including
Micron Technology, Wells Fargo, General Electric and Southwest Airlines.
Successfully marketed firm business while developing effective trading strategies
for adapting to ever-changing pace of brokerage floor.
‚ Effectively processed and executed orders to buy and sell securities in
fast-paced, high-pressure environment, resulting in ranking in top 10% of floor
specialists and "Top Performer" award.
‚ Generated peak yearly trading revenue of $1.5M and produced $100K in monthly
trading gross.
* Early Career: Registered Representative/Trust Specialist, Charles Schwab &
Co., Registered Representative, Olde Discount Stock Brokers. Details available
upon request. *
EDUCATION & LICENSURE
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA * Missoula, Mont.
BA, Finance. Honors.
Licensure: Series 7, 63 & 65
Affiliations: Chartered Financial Analyst Level I Candidate - Pacific
Northwest Security Traders Association
Technical Skills: Proficient in Bloomberg, FactSet and other financial trading
and analysis tools, plus business software including Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and accounting programs.
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