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Kramer Shiflett

Cumming,GA

Summary

Highly-accomplished and detail-oriented business professional successful at attaining sales goals with 10+ years experience in the Financial Services industry with a clean FINRA U-4. 6+ years experience Wholesaling Mutual Funds, ETF's and Separately Managed Accounts in the BD, RIA, Bank, Family Office & Institutional channels. Possess outstanding interpersonal, analytical, presentation and organizational skills. Territory covered -Primary emphasis on Florida. Excellent Key Account Management & Business Development skills & experience. Successful at developing relationships and recruiting Financial Advisors and Insurance Agents to offer financial products to their clients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

External Wholesaler

Howard Capital Management
03.2018 - Current

Independent External Wholesaler. Investment products & funds represented: Various Mutual Funds, ETF's and Seperatley Managed Accounts. Focus on the BDs, Banks, RIAs, Family Office & Institutional channels of distribution. Duties: Responsible for negotiating selling agreements, territory sales & wholesaling of various financial products. Consistently exceed annual sales goals. Raised in excess of $500MM for all financial product lines. Extensive relationships throughout Florida. Large network of Producing Financial Advisors in all distribution channels. Attend industry conferences. Travel 50% annually throughout Florida as well as Nationally as needed.

Financial Advisor

Merrill Lynch
06.2016 - 03.2018

Profiled and analyzed investment products to develop customized financial strategies for clients and prospective clients.Worked on the largest bank referall team in the Southeast. Responsible for sourcing new clients in the form of individuals, company sponsored retirement plans, foundations and endowments.

Intern

Atlantic Trust Private Wealth
02.2014 - 05.2016

Longest tenured intern in company history. Spent time with all departments including Asset Management, Legal, Compliance and Marketing. Managed a $1MM budget for the Marketing Department. Collaborated with all offices in order to reconcile current budgets and generate prospective 2015 budget . Responsible for processing and tracking all invoices and sponsorships for the firm. Played a key role in compiling and editing investment and financial planning information
for new company white papers.

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

U.S Navy
02.2009 - 03.2012

Trained and qualified over 42 junior military personnel in aircraft structural components, resulting in an overall 27 percent increase in command qualification requirements. Issued and maintain a secret security clearance. Awarded an Honorable Discharge.Maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2016

Skills

  • Exceptional sales skills
  • Energetic and proactive
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • FINRA Series 65 licensed
  • Georgia Insurance Licensed (Life, Health & Annuity)
  • Proficient in MS Office programs
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent supervisory & management skills
  • Excellent public speaking skills
  • Extremely organized
  • Ability to lead & motivate peers
  • Excellent budget management skills

Timeline

External Wholesaler

Howard Capital Management
03.2018 - Current

Financial Advisor

Merrill Lynch
06.2016 - 03.2018

Intern

Atlantic Trust Private Wealth
02.2014 - 05.2016

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

U.S Navy
02.2009 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Georgia State University
Kramer Shiflett