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Christopher M. Rizzi

Chicago Heights,Illinois

Summary

  • Sales management professional with over 30 years in business, finance and management roles.
  • Demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing sales.
  • Outstanding record of achievement for sales revenues, market penetration and territory growth.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

ALPS Mutual Fund Services
07.2018 - 05.2023
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships covering Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients covering Wire House, Regional, Independent and RIA's (RIA's $1 billion AUM and under).
  • Successfully sold all ETF and MF portfolios with emphasis on Alternatives and Fixed Income products.


Regional Vice President

Touchstone Investments
11.2014 - 11.2017
  • Successfully sold all MF portfolios covering Illinois and Missouri with emphasis on Equity and Fixed Income.
  • Built relationships with strategic partners covering Wire Houses, Regional and Independent Advisors.



Regional Sales Manager

ALPS Mutual Fund Services
07.2010 - 11.2014
  • Finished first in total sales since joining in 2010 .
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients while covering all Wirehouse, Regional and Independent Advisors in Illinois. Missouri, Wisconsin and Ohio.
  • Successfully sold all ETF and MF portfolios distributed by ALPS with emphasis on Alternatives and Fixed Income.

Regional Vice President

Transamerica Capital, Inc.
01.2009 - 07.2010
  • Recruited to develop and expand the existing Bank Channel.
  • Acted as a producing mentor to existing Bank Channel Wholesalers while covering Illinois, Missouri & Indiana and selling all MF products.
  • Won "Best Public Speaker Award" at National Sales Meeting.


Regional Marketing Director

Lincoln Financial Distributors
08.2002 - 01.2009
  • Created innovative strategies to drive customer sales in the Wirehouse, Regional and Independent Advisor firms covering Illinois, Missouri and Indiana.
  • Successfully sold all MF and SMA portfolios with emphasis on International and Fixed Income portfolios.
  • Member of the Wholesaler Advisory Council while finishing in Top 3 of sales every year..

Regional Vice President

The Pioneer Group
04.1998 - 08.2002
  • Successfully sold all MF and VA portfolios with emphasis on Equity and Fixed Income.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies in all Wirehouse, Regional and Independent Advisor Firms covering Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri.
  • Finished in Top 3 every year in combined MF and VA sales.

Financial Advisor

First Colonial Investment Services
06.1988 - 04.1998
  • Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.

Education

No Degree - Economics

The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.1988

Skills

  • Obtained Certified Investment Manager Analyst (CIMA) designation through IMCA and The Wharton School of Business
  • Obtained the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation through The Center of Fiduciary Studies
  • Obtained NASD Series 7, 63 and 65 Licenses
  • Sequoia System Wholesaler Training
  • Fusion System Public Speaking training

Personal Information

  • Married with three children.
  • Certified Scuba diver and weekend golfer.

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

ALPS Mutual Fund Services
07.2018 - 05.2023

Regional Vice President

Touchstone Investments
11.2014 - 11.2017

Regional Sales Manager

ALPS Mutual Fund Services
07.2010 - 11.2014

Regional Vice President

Transamerica Capital, Inc.
01.2009 - 07.2010

Regional Marketing Director

Lincoln Financial Distributors
08.2002 - 01.2009

Regional Vice President

The Pioneer Group
04.1998 - 08.2002

Financial Advisor

First Colonial Investment Services
06.1988 - 04.1998

No Degree - Economics

The University of Chicago
Christopher M. Rizzi