Brian Canning
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
A dedicated and forward-thinking leader in wealth management, I bring over 16 years of diverse experience to the table. My journey has taken me from client service roles to the Board of Directors, providing me with a unique perspective on the industry and ability to work with multiple key stakeholders. I am passionate about unlocking potential – both in financial advisors I lead and the clients my team serves. My expertise lies in building cohesive teams, nurturing talent, and seamlessly integrating professionals into the company culture. I have a proven track record of expanding client relationships, driving growth, and fostering an environment of continuous innovation and improvement. Through my professional interactions with Align Impact, I have gained a deep understanding of the company's mission and approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Wealth Management
Abacus Wealth Partners
Santa Monica, CA
12.2011 - Current
- Significant contributor in growing the company from $700M to over $3B AUM, expanding the team from 25 to 75 employees, demonstrating adaptability and leadership in both startup and mature firm cultures.
- As a strategic leader, I've spearheaded firm-wide initiatives that significantly increased the ROI for both advisor and client experiences, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, managing time effectively to meet all deadlines.
- Standardized Abacus Wealth Partners’ offerings, providing tools, resources, and training to the advisory team, fostering a consistent, efficient, and elegant client and advisor experience for over 1500 clients.
- Facilitated constant innovation and improvement, leading strategic projects and initiatives that contributed to the firm's growth and the broader impact ecosystem.
- Managed some of the firm's most complex client relationships, leveraging my expertise in complex estate and tax planning.
- Led cross-departmental project management, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of key initiatives.
- Upheld best practices in accordance with SEC, ERISA, and fiduciary standards across the wealth management process, ensuring compliance and maintaining trust with clients and stakeholders.
Account Executive
Fidelity Investments
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Managed a book of 300 clients and $200M in assets
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities
- Educated clients on financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
Investment Consultant
TD Ameritrade
Fort Worth, TX
09.2008 - 12.2010
- Met and collaborated with existing and prospective clients to ascertain financial goals and provide recommendations on investment solutions.
Education
Certificate in Personal Financial Planning -
University of California At Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA2011
Masters of Music -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX2008
Bachelors of Music -
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA2006
Skills
- Strategic decision-making
- Emotional intelligence
- ESG and Impact Investing
- Estate and Tax Planning
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Investment fiduciary
- Creative and innovative
- Learning & development
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Research skills
Certification
- Certified Financial Planner™️
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst™️
- FINRA Series 66
Additional Information
- eMoney Advisor
- Orion Advisor
- Microsoft Excel
- Salesforce
- Trello
Hobbies
Snowboarding
Running
Backpacking
Music
Mindfulness
Breathwork
Timeline
Director of Wealth Management
Abacus Wealth Partners
12.2011 - Current
Account Executive
Fidelity Investments
01.2011 - 12.2011
Investment Consultant
TD Ameritrade
09.2008 - 12.2010
Certificate in Personal Financial Planning -
University of California At Los Angeles
Masters of Music -
University of North Texas
Bachelors of Music -
California Lutheran University