Thomas Martin, WMCP
Financial Advisor
Cheshire,CT
Summary
Wealth Management Advisor to Ultra-High Net Worth Families. 10 years of financial and estate planning experience, delivers a superior level of commitment and expertise to create situation-based financial strategies and translate them into immediate, actionable steps. Currently seeking to transition back to a producing advisor role rebuild a book of business.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Wealth Management Advisor
Amon & Associates (Lincoln Financial Group)
Glastonbury , Connecticut
3 2023 - Current
- Manages $350 million client portfolio of senior executives, chief actuaries, physicians, and business owners who want to explore the possibilities.
- Process-driven and detail-oriented, employs a goals-based wealth management process for financial planning and investment management.
- Develops comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve long-term objectives, such as retirement planning, inheritance design, buying second home.
- In 2023, $30 million in AUM from new client transfers.$65 million in new assets from clients selling business.
- Guided clients through life transitions such as retirement or death of spouse, providing valuable financial insights and support during these critical periods.
- Navigated sensitive family dynamics when creating multi-generational wealth management plans that addressed needs of all involved parties.
- Collaborated with other financial professionals, including accountants and attorneys, to provide holistic wealth management services.
- Implemented tax-efficient strategies for clients'' investment portfolios, maximizing after-tax returns without compromising overall performance.
- Assisted clients in estate planning matters, collaborating with legal advisors to create comprehensive plans focused on wealth preservation and transfer.
Financial Advisor
Vaylark Financial Services
Hartford , CT
1 2021 - 3 2023
- As an independent, fee-based financial planner and producer, responsible for attracting households with at least $1M of investable assets
- Created a niche in serving high income households ($250K / year), by speaking at high schools in affluent neighborhoods across Connecticut
- Managed a book of $20M under management, crafting comprehensive financial plans for a premium
- Niche expertise in working with college-bound families, through tax-sensitive financial planning, averaging 100 financial plans a year
- Manages brokerage and advisory relationships for a total of $20M under management
- $100K GDC per year, consisting of advisory fees and variable insurance
- Fixed insurance avoided grid
- Delivers financial advice through the lens of their tax returns, proposing strategies to achieve financial goals
- Develop, review, and offer tax-efficient investment strategies, while taking into consideration the investors' values
- Frequent guest contributor on WSJ, Forbes, Fortune, NTD News Chicago, and more.
President
Clear Path Financial Planning (RIA)
Cheshire , CT
2016.01 - 2020.12
- Founded RIA to explore niche in serving Residents and Physicians around personal financial planning and med school loans
- Reached capacity within three years and needed to merge with another practice for support staff
- Generated $15.1M in assets under management/advisement
- Completed 78 paid financial plans per year
- Advised on $89M in medical school loans, freeing up cash flow to invest.
Financial Advisor
Waddell & Reed Advisors
Hamden , CT
2013.01 - 2015.01
- In this role, sold financial products such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and variable life insurance products, in addition to financial plans
- Worked closely with each client to thoroughly understand their investment goals, objectives, and underlying financial positions
- Awarded "Pace Setter" achievement for exceeding first year sales quotas
- Created a customized wealth management "blueprint" with the ongoing goal of providing the highest level of personalized service
- Built and maintained client bases, keeping current client plans up-to-date and recruiting new clients on an ongoing basis.
Education
Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) - undefined
American College of Financial Services
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Financial Planning
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, ARSkills
Retirement planning
Long-Term Care Planning
Estate Planning
Investment planning
Cash Flow analysis
Relationship building and management
Project Management
Strategic Visioning
Financial Planning
Websites
Certification
FINRA Registered Representative - Series 7
Timeline
President
Clear Path Financial Planning (RIA)
2016.01 - 2020.12
Financial Advisor
Waddell & Reed Advisors
2013.01 - 2015.01
Wealth Management Advisor
Amon & Associates (Lincoln Financial Group)
3 2023 - Current
Financial Advisor
Vaylark Financial Services
1 2021 - 3 2023
Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) - undefined
American College of Financial Services
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Financial Planning
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
FINRA Registered Representative - Series 7
FINRA Uniform Combined State Law - Series 66
Connecticut Life, Accident & Health License
Variable Insurance Lines
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