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
(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.