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Jimmy Harper

Houston,TX

Summary

  • CIMA® designation, 2005-present
  • Accomplished asset management professional with over 28 years of proven results. Experienced Wholesaler with success partnering with Financial Advisors to improve their practices and work to implement solutions including Private Equity, SMA's, Mutual Funds, Closed End Funds, Liquid Alternatives, and Hedge Funds.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of Business Develpement

Financial Seminar Services
Houston, TX
01.2024 - Current

Director

Cantor Fitzgerald
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Represented Cantor Fitzgerald's Investment Managers to Financial Advisors in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

South Senior Regional Director

Artivest
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw a 12 state region delivering alternative investment solutions as well as a technology platform to Investment Advisors.
  • #1 territory in both gross and net fund sales
  • Solutions included private equity, hedge funds, interval funds, and 40 act alternative funds.
  • company sold 8/20

Senior Vice President

LoCorr Funds
04.2015 - 09.2018
  • Worked exclusively with the top Financial Advisor teams in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
  • Delivered a customized, value-based approach to help FA's better serve their clients through alternative investments.
  • Increased territory sales from $11mm annually to over $85mm in my first year and remained a top Wholesaler. I achieved every incentive goal, including some stretch goals, put to me by the firm.

Director

Legg Mason Asset Management
07.1997 - 03.2015
  • Over 17 very successful years delivering excellent results on a consistent basis.
  • Territory included Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Solutions included SMA’s, open and closed end funds, private placements, and alternatives.
  • Chairman of the Business Strategy Committee. This was a hand chosen committee representing the broader group of Wholesalers in working with senior management.

Vice President

John Hancock Financial Services
11.1991 - 07.1997
  • Promoted 3 times in less than 6 years.

Education

BBA - Finance

Texas State University

Energy Program (ECP) -

The University of Texas At Austin

Affiliations

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation, administered by Investment Management Consultants Association and taught in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business
  • Member, Investments & Wealth Institute (formerly IMCA)
  • Finra series 7, 63, and 66 licenses

Timeline

VP of Business Develpement

Financial Seminar Services
01.2024 - Current

Director

Cantor Fitzgerald
04.2021 - 04.2023

South Senior Regional Director

Artivest
09.2018 - 08.2020

Senior Vice President

LoCorr Funds
04.2015 - 09.2018

Director

Legg Mason Asset Management
07.1997 - 03.2015

Vice President

John Hancock Financial Services
11.1991 - 07.1997

BBA - Finance

Texas State University

Energy Program (ECP) -

The University of Texas At Austin
Jimmy Harper