Open To Work
Chris Wellman
San Diego,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in trading facilitation and operations management. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective team collaboration, ready to leverage expertise to support strategic growth and drive operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Advisory
Independent Financial Group
San Diego, CA
06.2015 - 02.2026
- Contributed to growth of advisory platform from $250 million to over $7 billion.
- Led a team of 5 advisory operations employees to ensure effective collaboration with custodians on non-brokerage practices.
- Facilitated individual and block trading for advisors using Envestnet platform.
- Collaborated with TAMPs to provide advisors with diverse investment product options.
Portfolio Manager
VLP Financial Advisors
McLean, Virginia
01.2010 - 05.2015
- Aligned client portfolios with investment strategies and risk tolerance to optimize returns.
- Analyzed market trends to inform investment decisions and portfolio adjustments.
- Monitored investments and identified risks to enhance portfolio performance through regular reviews.
- Facilitated communication among team members to enhance collaboration and streamline investment strategies.
- Reviewed portfolio performance to ensure alignment with investment goals and objectives.
Investment Analyst
Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel Inc.
San Diego, CA
11.2005 - 08.2009
- Researched, analyzed, and selected third party portfolio managers to run the Dunham Mutual Funds.
- Collaborated with advisors to evaluate product options and analyze current market trends
- Authored weekly market commentaries to inform stakeholders about market conditions
Education
Master of Science - Financial Management
University of Maryland University Campus
College Park01.2011
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05.1999
Skills
- Portfolio management
- Trading facilitation
- Compliance monitoring
- Operations management
- Client relationship management
- Problem-solving
Certification
FINRA Series 7, 66, and 24 Licenses
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridSalary Range
$1/yr - $150000/yrTimeline
Director, Advisory
Independent Financial Group
06.2015 - 02.2026
Portfolio Manager
VLP Financial Advisors
01.2010 - 05.2015
Investment Analyst
Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel Inc.
11.2005 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Financial Management
University of Maryland University Campus
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
Minnesota State University, Mankato