Román Rodríguez

Strategy and Execution Lead - Central Southern U.S. (11/2024 - Present)

• Create comprehensive nationwide strategies for private wealth sector - Select Advisor Group.
• Manage strategy and implementation of strategy in 19 states across the Central Southern United States.
• Collaborate with various director-level executives to implement national strategy initiatives.
• Partner with national project managers to enhance real estate site expansion.

Market Director, Wealth - Greater Los Angeles (12/2020 - 10/2024)

• Directed operations of various Wealth Management and Advisory markets for Chase Bank across Greater Los Angeles Area.
• Manage 20+ Private Client Advisors and supervise an additional 60+ Licensed Bankers.
• Recruit, hire and train new advisors to increase market share within coverage area.
• Work hand in hand with compliance and supervision to maintain integrity with advisor practices along with completing risk reviews, heightened supervision and quality assurance checks.
• Partner with other Sr. Leaders within the organization to provide clients a seamless One Chase experience.
• Develop a coaching curriculum and career path for internal employees.
• Strategic business decision-making to develop, enhance and enforce business growth with Sr. Advisors.
• Diversity and Inclusion Champion for LA Region
• 2022 & 2023 National Achiever - Top Market Director Recognition

Financial Advisor

• Over $50 million in portfolio assets and annualized revenue $500K+ < 2 years.
• Provide clients comprehensive Wealth Management through the combined resources of Bank of America –Merrill Lynch.
• Worked alongside Market Executive and Resident Director to execute firm initiatives in a complex of 70+ Advisors.
• Financial Advisor Development Program (FADP) Lead.
• Work directly with Performance Manager on Advisor accountability.
• Collaborated with Practice Management Team to help Sr. Advisors grow business organically and through COI's and book analytics.
• Mentor for College Internship Program
• Market Executive Leadership Academy (MELA) Candidate - 2020
• Executive Club and Presidents Club Winner

Private Client Relationship Manager (2015 - 2018)

• Focused on Citi Private Client branding initiatives; attending internal and external meetings, events, mixers to promote new client segment.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff on relationship management, including Branch Managers, Relationship Managers, Financial Advisors, Personal Bankers, and Citigold Relationship Managers
• Managed over $500 million (D&I) in portfolio assets under management.
• Provide a private banking experience to branch network clients by working with partners across the Citigroup network; CPWM, Citimortgage, Commercial Bank and Private Bank.
• Work with commercial clients on short-term capital needs along with reviewing existing 401K Plans, Defined Benefit Pension Plans, etc.

Branch Manager (2012 – 2015)

• Measured on both P&L and Scorecard results, ranked top 100 nationally.
• Maintained communication amongst business partners to ensure a seamless experience to clients as “One” Organization.
• Mentor Manager- On boarded new Branch Managers and provided support to ensure seamless transition.
• Assisted Area Director with:
• Managing 4 branches in Pasadena market
• Responsible for FTE Management
• HR Mitigation
• Sales and Service directives
• 2014 Citistars Award Winner

Branch Management

• Selected for a division management program for leadership career advancement.
• Managed several branches in diverse markets across Southern California.
• Served as a Mentor Manager to BM-Trainees.
• Supported the district as Acting District Manager.
• Earned top recognition – Peer Group Rankings
• Held Several positions within the organization.