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Stephanie Elliott

Stephanie Elliott

Chief Executive Officer & President
Annapolis,MD

Summary

Results-oriented Financial Services executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

President & Chief Executive Officer

Chapin Davis, Inc.
1411 Clarkview Road, Maryland
12.2018 - Current

Responsible for Chapin Davis, Inc. entities to include: Chapin Davis Investments - Broker - Dealer, Chapin Davis Asset Management - Registered Investment Advisor, Chapin Davis Capital Markets - Investment Banking and Underwriting, Chapin Davis Insurance Services - Insurance Agency.

  • Developed Strategic Planning for Chapin Davis, Inc. to include 3, 5, and 10 year plan targets with methodology to track revenue increase, market share, acquisition targets, regulatory efficiencies.
  • Built and developed an Executive Leadership team for each firm entity with defined goals and strategies.
  • Developed Chapin Davis Insurance Services and Chapin Davis Capital Markets in 2018 to deliver the final foundations of the firms value proposition to build, manage, protect and transition wealth.
  • Leveraged vendor technology to align business entities to create operational efficiencies and enhance the client experience.
  • Evaluated and established clearing and custodial relationships along with vendor due diligence, contractual negotiations and pricing.
  • Developed the firm branch and business model structure; opening 3 OSJ's, 6 non-registered offices while enhancing the existing W2 private client team and building out a competitive independent business model.
  • Leveraged the various Chapin business entities and models to create scale, opportunity, efficiencies; all to drive down overhead and increase revenue to the firm.
  • Developed business opportunities for the firm and Financial Advisors alike.
  • Developed support teams to interactively contribute in driving revenues and opportunities for the firm and Financial Advisors utilizing tools and technology from existing firm offerings.
  • Increases presence and community support in the markets Chapin Davis serves.
  • Recruiting of Financial Professionals, Investment Advisor Representatives, Insurance Agents and Investment Banker using a predefined targeting strategy and multi-model offerings.
  • Responsible for increasing firm revenues and shareholder equity year over year with an average increase of 20.4% annual growth rate.
  • Responsible for increasing firm assets under management to $1.6B from $690M through organic growth, recruiting, client efficiencies; while strategically reducing Advisor headcount by 29 registered representatives and investment advisor representatives.

Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Chapin Davis, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
09.2010 - 12.2018
  • Developed and implemented compliance programs to adhere with FINRA and SEC Regulation.
  • Established Branch Audit Programs, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, Internal Audit Program and Controls, and Access Controls Protocols.
  • Developed branch real estate specifications, negotiated contracts, site build out and IT requirements with staffing metrics and needs.
  • Engaged and Coached Financial Professionals and Investment Advisor on best practices, technology adoption, accountability coaching and business development programs.
  • Developed internal advisory program to include a UMA offering, sleeve offerings and internally managed portfolios with defined methodology, strategy, risk tolerance and overall objectives.
  • Integration of tools and technology necessary for regulatory oversight, business development and streamlining procedures to create ongoing efficiencies.

Vice President Business Development and Strategy

First Clearing Correspondent Services, LLC.
St. Louis, Missouri
04.2006 - 08.2010
  • Built and maintained sales data base with six phase consulting methodology.
  • Developed and maintained mutual relevancy marketing and business development stages and tools to track niche' targets and emerging opportunities.
  • Developed timely academic curriculum and agenda for three day prospecting event held annually for prospect firms and existing client CEO's.
  • Subject matter expert for all sales calls and RFP's to demonstrate technology, products, and service offerings.
  • Track and report on sales revenue and opportunities.
  • Prepared and managed contractual negotiations, pricing and technology needs for prospective correspondent clients.
  • Developed marketing and drip campaigns for First Clearing Sales Team.
  • Managed all conference and exhibits for First Clearing as well as, event drivers for prospect participation.

Vice President Transition and Training

First Clearing Correspondent Services, LLC.
Richmond, Virginias
08.2000 - 04.2006
  • Developed and managed training approach and resources for legacy Wachovia, Wachovia Financial Network, First Clearing Correspondent Services and Wachovia Profit Formula.
  • Developed transition, training and resource staffing for new First Clearing Correspondent Clients.
  • Developed written and online training materials for all Wachovia business lines.
  • Delivered on-site technology demonstrations with First Clearing's Sales team.
  • Subject matter expert for the business lines to Wachovia Technology and Development group to develop operational workflow and integrated solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
09.1991 - 01.1994

Master of Arts - Organizational Management

University of Phoenix
Online Academics
06.2005 - 12.2007

Financial Services - Securities Industry Institute

Wharton School of Business
Philadelphia, PA

Advisory Council - Women in Leadership Advisory Council

George Washington University, The
Washington, DC
09.2021 - Current

Skills

    Business planning

Negotiation

Budgeting

Business Development

Contract Management

Strategic planning

Conflict Resolution

Collaboration

Timeline

Advisory Council - Women in Leadership Advisory Council

George Washington University, The
09.2021 - Current

President & Chief Executive Officer

Chapin Davis, Inc.
12.2018 - Current

Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Chapin Davis, Inc.
09.2010 - 12.2018

Vice President Business Development and Strategy

First Clearing Correspondent Services, LLC.
04.2006 - 08.2010

Master of Arts - Organizational Management

University of Phoenix
06.2005 - 12.2007

Vice President Transition and Training

First Clearing Correspondent Services, LLC.
08.2000 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Baltimore
09.1991 - 01.1994

Financial Services - Securities Industry Institute

Wharton School of Business
Stephanie ElliottChief Executive Officer & President