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RYAN BROWN, MBA

Columbus

Summary

Professional with developed skills in financial planning and analysis within client-focused environment, now seeking to transition into a new field. Expertise includes strategic decision-making and effective data analysis, useful across various industries. Proven ability to deliver value and build strong relationships, adaptable to diverse professional settings.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Berkeley Sales, LLC
06.2023 - Current
  • Own and operate a retail e-commerce company which does $70,000-100,000/mo ($840,000-1,200,000/yr) in top line revenue
  • In charge of sourcing profitable products as well as managing the logistical supply chain of moving those products from the product source to the customer
  • Hired and trained a full-time product sourcing specialist to help grow the business
  • Deal with pricing inventory as well as analytics on product sales velocity in the marketplace
  • Very familiar with managing inventory risk as well as dealing with supply chain issues

Financial Advisor

Forthright Capital Partners, LLC
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Manage $15,000,000 in client assets consisting of insurance (annuities, whole and universal life), individual retirement assets, corporate retirement assets, brokerage accounts, and college savings plans
  • Provide comprehensive planning to guide clients through financial areas such as: retirement planning, college savings planning, Social Security planning, risk management, and legacy planning
  • Routinely utilize skills in: financial planning, financial reporting, networking, marketing, sales, customer service, data analysis, and leadership

Financial Advisor

The Granville Investment Group, LLC (Raymond James)
12.2018 - 04.2023
  • Manage client assets consisting of insurance (annuities, whole and universal life), individual retirement assets, corporate retirement assets, brokerage accounts, and college savings plans
  • Utilize Raymond James resources as well as outside information and research to construct in house actively managed client portfolios
  • This entailed keeping up to date on national and world events as well as economic indicators which may impact the US and foreign markets

Wealth Management Intern

The Granville Investment Group, LLC (Raymond James)
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted in client services including greeting clients, assisting in client paperwork, and running reports

Corporal, 811th Combat Engineer Company

Ohio Army National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Tasked with the upkeep and maintenance of all unit equipment to be mission ready
  • Worked with small and large teams to accomplish required tasks
  • Routinely utilized skills in: leadership, flexibility, problem solving, perseverance, and teamwork

Education

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
12.2024

Bachelor of the Arts - Economics

Denison University
Granville, OH
12.2018

Skills

  • Data analytics
  • Financial analytics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Risk Management
  • Organizational leadership
  • Leadership
  • Insurance
  • Financial Planning
  • Communication
  • Strategic planning

Timeline

President

Berkeley Sales, LLC
06.2023 - Current

Financial Advisor

Forthright Capital Partners, LLC
04.2023 - 01.2024

Financial Advisor

The Granville Investment Group, LLC (Raymond James)
12.2018 - 04.2023

Wealth Management Intern

The Granville Investment Group, LLC (Raymond James)
04.2018 - 12.2018

Corporal, 811th Combat Engineer Company

Ohio Army National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor of the Arts - Economics

Denison University

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -

Bowling Green State University
RYAN BROWN, MBA