Daniel Cucuiat

As a Financial Consultant advised existing legacy and Fidelity 401k clients on the advantages of working with a trusted Advisor into and through retirement. Focused on Fidelity’s Principles of Investing, Emergency Protection and Growth philosophies and how they can help our clients better provide for themselves and their families throughout the relationship. Developed relationships with clients to instill faith and trust in our process and brand. Extensive focus on client direction better align goals with the services provided by the firm. Implemented strategies including fixed income, annuity strategies, SMA's, single fund solutions and managed accounts along with tax efficient wealth strategies. Managed client relationship of over 400 individuals totaling over $330m in Assets Under Administration and $116m in Assets Under Management. Directed a Team to provide services and account administration to clients in an effort to meet or exceed client expectations.

• As an Investment Consultant advised existing Fidelity 401k clients on the advantages of working with a trusted Advisor into and through retirement. Focused on Fidelity’s Principles of Investing, Emergency Protection and Growth philosophies and how they can help our clients better provide for themselves and their families throughout the relationship. Developed relationships with clients to instill faith and trust in our process and brand. Extensive focus on software applications and strategies to better align the clients’ goals with the services provided by the firm. Implemented strategies including fixed income, annuity strategies, SMA’s, single fund solutions and Advisor Services Team as pathways to client goals and needs.

• Guardian Financial Partners (RIA)/C7 Capital Group Senior Financial Advisor 2019-Present As a Senior Financial Advisor developed comprehensive financial plans, implemented and managed investment portfolios designed to achieve optimum results during volatile markets. Focused extensively on the discovery phase of client relationship management, educating our client base and creating a consultative process for any new or existing clients. Established C7 Capital Group, Inc. An insurance brokerage specializing in Fixed Indexed Annuities, Life Insurance and Long-term Care solutions. Continued to work on completing educational requirements for the CFP designation.

• Developed and designed personal marketing plan and budget to target medical professionals, attorneys and CPA’s which resulted in 70% of personal practice coming from medical professionals. Responsibilities included developing new relationships and individual prospects for personal practice. Coordinated and managed existing personal client accounts and relationships. Very proficient in providing a multitude of products, solutions and concepts to high net worth individuals and businesses in an ever changing fiscal environment. Developed relationships with clients to offer alternative investments ie; private equity, private placements etc. Coordinated and developed several estate planning and investment seminars throughout Orange County. Worked closely with on staff CFA to develop financial plans and asset allocation models for new and existing clients. Three years as a qualifier for MDRT combined with John Hancock conference protection product production levels with a threshold of $175,000 in annual commissions. Developed asset allocation strategies for individuals as well as 401k participants based on client needs.

• Established an independent residential and commercial appraisal company on personal budget which grew to over $750,000 in annual gross revenues. Clients included large institutional lenders and investors. Became proficient in the valuation of distressed properties in bulk and offered solutions for large institutional investors with regards to ROI, cap rates and potential re-sale valuation. Hired and trained all employees, managed budgets, controlled and maintained client accounts and marketing. Revenue growth culminated to the eventual sale of the business to a larger management company.