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Samuel DeKinder

Marietta,GA

Summary

Dynamic financial leader with a proven track record at INVESCO, excelling in sales strategy development and recruitment. Achieved unprecedented growth at DeMarche Associates by leading a team of 60+ and closing major accounts. Renowned for strong financial acumen and exceptional relationship-building skills, driving success in competitive markets.

Overview

56
56
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partner and Co-Founder

Horse Cove Partners
01.2010 - 12.2024
  • Provided outstanding service to all investors, promoting effective, and lasting relationships.
  • Coordinated with team to make investment decisions and ensure compliance with client guidelines and risk tolerance.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to gain additional assets and revenues.

Managing Director N. A. Institutional Sales.

INVESCO
01.1989 - 12.2006
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Constantly monitored sales production to assigned quotas and evaluated /approved expense reports.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions.
  • Coordinated with team leaders in recruiting, hiring and training of team members. (Public Fund, Corporate, Taft-Hartley)
  • Lead team to Identify and qualify customer needs

and negotiated and closed profitable accounts with high success rate.


Retired as a global Partner.

Executive Vice-President and Co-Founder

DeMarche Associates
01.1975 - 12.1988
  • Surpassed expectations by achieving unprecedented growth in 14 years of operation by effectively hosting conferences and institutes featuring high-level speakers (President Gerald Ford, Pat Buchanan, Donald Regan, etc.)
  • Provided direction and leadership for 60+ consultant representatives and support staff.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Was primary closer of large client accounts.(Southern California Edison, Levi Strauss, Miami Police and Fire, City of Omaha)

Division Manager, Long Beach CA

Waddell and Reed
01.1969 - 12.1974
  • Successfully managed 8 person team of registered investment representatives to consistently achieve sales quotas.
  • Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
  • Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
  • Conducted regular training sessions to ensure compliance with all Federal and State regulatory laws.
  • Achieved numerous Gold Cameo awards. (President's award)

Education

BBA - Business Economics And Statistics

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK

Skills

  • Financial acumen
  • Sales strategy development
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Sales prospecting and closing

Certification

  • Registered Investment Advisor License -Series 65 Current
  • Currently enrolled in Pre- License training for Georgia Property and Casualty Certificate June 30

Timeline

Partner and Co-Founder

Horse Cove Partners
01.2010 - 12.2024

Managing Director N. A. Institutional Sales.

INVESCO
01.1989 - 12.2006

Executive Vice-President and Co-Founder

DeMarche Associates
01.1975 - 12.1988

BBA - Business Economics And Statistics

University of Oklahoma

Division Manager, Long Beach CA

Waddell and Reed
01.1969 - 12.1974