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ANDREW GARDINER

Toronto,ON

Summary

Highly motivated sales professional with 25 years experience in delivering exceptional sales results within the independent financial services industry. Extensive relationships with some of the top MFDA, MGA and IROC brokers in Ontario. Performance orientated leader that believes in a systematic team approach to building an unrivaled sales culture. A deep knowledge base in all facets of the wealth management space in Canada. Resourceful and resilient with an open and agile mind.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Regional Sales Director

Beneva
Mississauga, ON
10.2017 - Current
  • Named top 50 Wholesalers in Canada by Wealth Professional Magazine
  • Provided wholesaler support for insurance licensed brokers across Canada
  • Increased sales by 400% over a 3 year period
  • Broadened the existing channel to include dually licensed MFDA advisors
  • Increased distribution channel by adding new Managing General Agent partners
  • Created and delivered webinars/presentations/seminars to advisors and investors on various topics including economic outlook, investment strategies and practice management
  • Utilized various portfolio analysis tools such as Equisoft and Morningstar Direct/Advisor Workstation
  • Collaborated with advisors to create financial plans specific to end-client's needs and was an active participant in the point of sale meetings.
  • Developed sales strategies with Mutual Fund partners to increase AUM
  • Increase corporate brand within new geographic regions
  • Provided coaching and mentorship to Wholesaling peers and Inside Sales Managers

Vice-President, Sales

GrowthWorksGrowthWorksMavrixMarquest Asset Management
Toronto, Ontario
10.2003 - 10.2017
(Marquest Asset Management acquired Matrix Funds in 2013, GrowthWorks formed Matrix Funds and then acquired Mavrix Mutual Funds in 2009, originally hired by GrowthWorks in 2003) 
  • Generated and enhance partnerships with qualified retail advisors
  • Developed and execute territory management plan
  • Promoted a wide array of needs based financial solutions
  • Educated retail advisors on complex global market trends
  • Implemented various marketing, client generation presentations and networking strategies for retail advisors
  • Secured platform access for Offering Memorandum and Mutual Fund products for dealer brokers
  • Created value-add 'Playbooks' to expand advisors' opportunity to connect and close prospects

 

Selected Accomplishments

  • #1 territory for gross and net mutual fund sales
  • #1 territory for National Flow-Through LP sales
  • Increased the number of active National Flow-Through LP advisors by 40% resulting in a 100% increase in total amount raised in Offering Memorandum and Prospectus based Flow-Through products
  • Produced gross mutual fund sales in excess of 45% of territory AUM


    Regional Sales Manager

    Multiple Retirement Services Inc
    Toronto, Ontario
    10.2001 - 10.2003
    • Partnered with MFDA licensed advisors across Southwestern Ontario to increase sales in wrap allocation mutual funds, account services, group plans and leverage loans.

    Regional Sales Representative

    Mackenzie Financial Corporation
    Toronto, Ontario
    11.2000 - 10.2001
    • Provided inside sales support for prospect generation and existing client sales.
    • Collaborated with external sales manager to developed outbound call campaigns.

    Education

    Financial Planning 1

    Canadian Securities Institute
    Toronto, ON
    2022

    Life License Qualification Program (LLQP)

    Real Institute And Mortgage Institute Of Canada
    2020

    Personal Financial Service Advice Course

    Canadian Securities Institute
    2017

    Mastering the Art of Wholesaling

    The Wholesaling Institute
    2007

    Canadian Securities Course

    Canadian Securities Institute
    1999

    Bachelor of Arts - Economics

    University of Western Ontario
    1994

    Financial Planning II -

    Canadian Securities Institute

    CFP Designation -

    Canadian Securities Institute

    Skills

    • Marketing coordination
    • Competitive analysis
    • Revenue growth
    • Sales pipeline management
    • Sales presentations
    • Territory expansion
    • Sales training and leadership
    • Territory management

    Timeline

    Senior Regional Sales Director

    Beneva
    10.2017 - Current

    Vice-President, Sales

    GrowthWorksGrowthWorksMavrixMarquest Asset Management
    10.2003 - 10.2017

    Regional Sales Manager

    Multiple Retirement Services Inc
    10.2001 - 10.2003

    Regional Sales Representative

    Mackenzie Financial Corporation
    11.2000 - 10.2001

    Financial Planning 1

    Canadian Securities Institute

    Life License Qualification Program (LLQP)

    Real Institute And Mortgage Institute Of Canada

    Personal Financial Service Advice Course

    Canadian Securities Institute

    Mastering the Art of Wholesaling

    The Wholesaling Institute

    Canadian Securities Course

    Canadian Securities Institute

    Bachelor of Arts - Economics

    University of Western Ontario

    Financial Planning II -

    Canadian Securities Institute

    CFP Designation -

    Canadian Securities Institute
    ANDREW GARDINER