Andrew Slade
Versailles,KY
Summary
Accomplished Regional Sales Vice President with a proven track record at Brighthouse Financial, achieving $106 million in annuity sales. Expert in market trends analysis and relationship building, recognized as a top Annuity External Wholesaler. Holds RICP certification, demonstrating exceptional sales and marketing leadership alongside mentoring capabilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Sales Vice President / External Wholesaler
Brighthouse Financial, LLC
Versailles, Kentucky
12.2015 - Current
- Provided expert guidance on annuity solutions
- Advised advisors on market trends, annuity workflows, and contract elements
- Facilitated advisor training sessions across a six-state territory
- New client case illustrations regularly added to maintain progress towards quarterly and annual targets
- Collaborated with internal partner to drive successful implementation of business plans
- Achieved annuity sales totaling $106 million in 2025
- Recognized among the leading 25 External Wholesalers over a five-year period
- Achieved recognition as leading Annuity External Wholesaler twice, in years 2016 and 2018
- Achieved RICP certification to enhance professional credentials in 2018
Internal Annuity Wholesaler
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with external partner to achieve targeted sales objectives
- Managed and sustained growth within multiple state jurisdictions
- Recognized as 2015 Internal Wholesaler of the Year
Financial Services Representative
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc.
Asheville, North Carolina
01.2010 - 07.2013
- Specialized in providing comprehensive financial guidance for investments and insurance via MetLife
- Collaborated with clients to align financial objectives using insurance and investment solutions
- Successfully cross-sold a wide range of services including group benefits, IRAs, annuities, and 401K plans
- Surpassed MetLife's expectations in the Career Development Plan by 124%
Financial Specialist/Licensed Banker
Wachovia Bank, N.A. / Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Asheville, North Carolina
03.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided tailored financial solutions for Wachovia's individual and business clients
- Enhanced account growth aligning with monthly objectives
- Developed expertise in analyzing client needs to recommend tailored financial solutions
- Surpassed monthly sales targets with an achievement rate of up to 117%
- Honored with 14 service awards for exceptional customer support
Key Account Executive
Gannett Co., Inc.
Asheville, North Carolina
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Managed territory accounts to drive business growth with local and national retail clients
- Managed and maintained more than 70 high-value accounts with annual billings between $100,000 and $2 million
- Achieved sales goals every month throughout 2007, reaching a peak of 186%
Education
B.S. - Communications
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina12.2001
B.A. - Film Studies
UNC – Wilmington
Wilmington, North CarolinaSkills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Market trends and analysis
- Sales and marketing leadership
- Sales leadership
- Presentations
- Results-driven
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
Certification
- Series 6
- Series 63
Awards
- #21 out of 156 2025 External Ranking
- External Annuity Wholesaler of the Year with Brighthouse Financial – 2018 and 2016
- RICP Designation - 2018
- James E. West Award B.S.A – 2012
- Key Scouter Award B.S.A– 2010
- 14 Service Award Honors with Wachovia Bank - 2008
- 12 Month Gannett Goal Achiever – 2007
- 12 Month Freedom Communications Goal Achiever - 2002
- Eagle Scout - 1994
Timeline
Regional Sales Vice President / External Wholesaler
Brighthouse Financial, LLC
12.2015 - Current
Internal Annuity Wholesaler
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc.
07.2013 - 12.2015
Financial Services Representative
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc.
01.2010 - 07.2013
Financial Specialist/Licensed Banker
Wachovia Bank, N.A. / Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
03.2007 - 01.2010
Key Account Executive
Gannett Co., Inc.
01.2004 - 03.2007
B.S. - Communications
Appalachian State University
B.A. - Film Studies
UNC – Wilmington
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