John Yacoubian
Paramus,NJ
Summary
Experienced financial services executive with 25+ years in leadership, recruitment, and business development, successfully managing and mentoring over 375 professionals. Led a team of 50+ employees and collaborated with 20+ district managers to enhance hiring, training, and development strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and driving revenue growth through high-performance teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Vice President
Equitable Advisors
, New Jersey
01.2020 - Current
Managed and guided a team of 375 financial advisors, focusing on professional development.
- Spearhead recruitment, training, and retention strategies, increasing firm profitability.
- Implement strategic sales initiatives, boosting client acquisition, and revenue.
- Ensure full compliance with FINRA and industry regulations.
Executive Vice President
AXA Advisors, LLC
Multiple Locations
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversaw financial advisor development programs, enhancing recruitment and training.
- Implemented business expansion strategies that improved firm-wide revenue.
Executive Vice President, West Region
AXA ADVISORS, LLC
Greater Los Angeles, , CA
02.2009 - 02.2019
- Directed business operations and advisor performance across multiple regions.
- Developed and executed sales strategies that significantly increased the firm's productivity.
Senior Leadership Roles
AXA ADVISORS, LLC
Various Locations
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Held multiple leadership roles, including Vice President, and Executive Vice President.
- Led financial teams, advisor recruitment, and sales growth initiatives.
- Provided executive oversight on client relationship management and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Financial Management Services
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA01-1998
Skills
- Leadership & Business Development
- Financial Services & Wealth Management
- Sales Growth & Expansion
- Advisor Recruitment & Training
- Client Relationship Management
- Retirement & Investment Planning
- Regulatory Compliance (FINRA Licensed)
Certification
- FINRA Member
- California Insurance License (#0G42098)
Accomplishments
- Four-Time President’s Trophy Winner – Ranked in the Top 10 of all organizations company-wide
- Bronze National Builder’s Trophy – AXA Advisors
- Certificate of Achievement, Experienced Sales Force – AXA Advisors
- Developing District Award – AXA Advisors
- GAMA Master Agency Top 250 Award (2010) – GAMA International
Languages
Armenian
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Vice President
Equitable Advisors
01.2020 - Current
Executive Vice President
AXA Advisors, LLC
02.2019 - 12.2019
Executive Vice President, West Region
AXA ADVISORS, LLC
02.2009 - 02.2019
Senior Leadership Roles
AXA ADVISORS, LLC
01.1999 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Financial Management Services
University of Scranton
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