Christopher Smith
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Chris is an experienced leader with over 26 years of experience in the financial planning industry, Chris has experience across multiple facets of the financial services industry to include institutional investment sales, practice management, financial planning, and investment product management. Specifically, Chris was responsible for Fidelity institutional sales for the northeastern territory. Chris also led multiple wealth management and financial consultant groups focused on coaching and practice management for wealth management teams. He was also responsible for the strategy and development of leading with advice initiatives to include the development of performance metrics, strategies, and tactics in support of financial planning. He has completed the Scaled agile Lead-SAFe4 and Scaled Product Owner/Manager (POPM) SAFe4. Additionally, Chris holds several Product marketing and management certifications CPM, CPMM, Certified Wealth Strategist CWS and has the Registered Corporate coach certification RCC
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Branch Investment Management
Edward Jones
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2022 - Current
- Lead a team responsible for the advice and planning resources.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
Director Adviser Services Product Management & Strategic Design
Charles Schwab
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led a team responsible for the RIA experience
- Provided oversight and development of strategic alignment supporting the advisory service business(B2B) and the build out of the end Advisor experience.
Investment Product Management Director
USAA Wealth Management
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Led a team with a focus on project execution, product development, marketing, digital experience, and go to market strategy
- Responsible for executing and leading initiatives including Wealth product strategy, development and deployment.
Director of Regional Investment Consultants
USAA Wealth Management
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Led western regional of regional consultant group
- Focused on the growth and practice management for USAA wealth management advice and solutions.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Financial Planning Consultant
Fidelity Investments
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided holistic advice customized to the needs of mass affluent clients.
- Implemented financial plans and insurance strategies specifically tailored to client's financial goals.
Institutional Wholesaler
Fidelity Investments
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Market Fidelity Advisor solutions to registered investment advisors, financial planners, family offices, and broker/dealers within the New England Region.
Education
Registered Corporate Coach -
Advantage Coaching
Certified Wealth Strategist -
Cannon Financial
Certified Financial Planning -
The American College
Certified Product Manager, Certified Product Marketing Manager -
Association of International Product Marketing and Management
Leading SAFe Agile / POPM Safe Agile -
Scaled Agile Inc.
B.S. Administration Management -
Northern Arizona University
Skills
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Business Planning
- Business Development
- Hiring and Retention
- Financial Management
- Coaching and Development
- Stakeholder Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing
Timeline
Director Branch Investment Management
Edward Jones
01.2022 - Current
Director Adviser Services Product Management & Strategic Design
Charles Schwab
01.2020 - 01.2022
Investment Product Management Director
USAA Wealth Management
01.2016 - 01.2020
Director of Regional Investment Consultants
USAA Wealth Management
01.2010 - 01.2016
Financial Planning Consultant
Fidelity Investments
01.2007 - 01.2010
Institutional Wholesaler
Fidelity Investments
01.2001 - 01.2007
Registered Corporate Coach -
Advantage Coaching
Certified Wealth Strategist -
Cannon Financial
Certified Financial Planning -
The American College
Certified Product Manager, Certified Product Marketing Manager -
Association of International Product Marketing and Management
Leading SAFe Agile / POPM Safe Agile -
Scaled Agile Inc.
B.S. Administration Management -
Northern Arizona University
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