Daniel Shanahan
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Executive Leadership – Investment Management, Financial Planning, and Insurance Services
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President and Chief Marketing Officer
MODERN CAPITAL/LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
01.2019 - Current
- Provide National Recruiting, Marketing and Executive Leadership to two Broker Dealers and a Registered Investment Advisory firm
- Serve as President, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer for the firms
- Direct a firm of over 150 Advisors and 10 staff nationally
- Deliver vertical and horizontal growth of the firm year over year by 10-15% annually and advisor growth by 15-20 additional team members through experienced advisor recruiting
- Led two firm mergers and 3 Advisory Firm acquisitions with FINRA approval
- Created a national Insurance Services division to capture insurance and annuity sales from existing advisors
- Continue to grow and focus on Financial Planning and Fee Based Practices
- Rebranded multiple practices and created marketing plans for top advisors that accelerated the growth of their practices between 20 - 300%.
President and General Agent
MASSMUTUAL NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh, NC
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Built start-up firm of Financial Advisors throughout the Carolinas with a core focus of leading Advisors to the development of a healthy and sustainable practice
- Supervised a compliant organization
- Created a cutting-edge marketing structure for business development
- Responsible for managing financial operations, P&L, budgeting, facilities, HR and expense management for a $5 million operation
- Built firm ranked in Top 10 in sales in the Triangle
- Grew firm from 0 to 70+ Advisors in 4 years
- Recognized for 'Best Year Ever,' every year at firm in Risk Products
- Grew Wealth Management business to over $4m in GDC
- Grew 6 detached offices throughout the Carolinas
- Recognized as a 'Firm of Choice' for Experienced Advisors
- Built culture of Financial Planning with strong focus on fees
- Managed staff of 10.
General Agent and Financial Advisor
GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
Raleigh, NC
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Opened a new market for Guardian by creating a start-up agency in the Triangle region
- Built a culture focused on Whole Life and Disability Insurance
- Grew firm to 30 Advisors in 2 years with limited staff.
Regional Managing Director/Registered Principal
THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Charlotte & Raleigh, NC
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Accountable for developing and leading a diverse sales force in the multi-state territory in the sale of financial products to small-to-medium sized businesses, as well as the individual market
- Motivated, mentored, and guided Financial Advisors to the next level of their practice
- Driven recruiter who successfully balances leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships with senior executives and business partners
- Supervising Registered Representative for over 40 Advisors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Marketing
Skills
- Recruiting
- Leadership
- Wealth Management
- Driving Results
- Financial Management
- Marketing and Brand Development
- Business Planning
- Sales Training & Development
- Financial Planning
- Organizational Development
- Operations
- Budget, Forecasting & Objective Setting
Certification
Certified Instructor, Integrity Selling and Managing Goal Achievement
Licensing
- FINRA Series 7
- FINRA Series 24
- FINRA Series 51
- FINRA Series 6
- FINRA Series 63
- FINRA Series 66
- North Carolina Life/Health
- Medicare Supp/LTC
Community Service
- Past President - National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). Charlotte and Raleigh Chapters
- Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
- Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill
Timeline
President and Chief Marketing Officer - MODERN CAPITAL/LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
01.2019 - Current
President and General Agent - MASSMUTUAL NORTH CAROLINA
01.2012 - 01.2019
General Agent and Financial Advisor - GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
01.2010 - 01.2012
Regional Managing Director/Registered Principal - THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
01.2001 - 01.2010
Marquette University - Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Marketing
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