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
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
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
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
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