Vinamra "VJ" Jha
Columbus,OH
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firm Director, Business Development
Penn Mutual, (1847 Financial)
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted to Firm Director of Columbus in 2023
- Grew office by 14 Brokers in 2023
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Highest GDC growth year over year 2024,2023
- Highest Percentage of Annuity Growth
- Leader of Excellence every year at Penn Mutual 2021-2024
- Royal Blue Qualifier 2022 and 2024
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Executive Vice President
Penn Mutual, (21st Century Financial)
02.2021 - 06.2023
- -Leader of the Columbus, OH for Penn Mutual and 21st Century Financial. Recruit, retain, develop Financial Professionals
- -Managing office staff and 2nd line managers in the Columbus Office
- -Doubled the number of Leaders Club qualifiers in less than one year in the office
- -Exceeded FYC goal for Life and Annuity by over 200% in 2022
- -Responsible for running profit and loss for the Columbus organization for Managing Partner Michael Sarver
- -Mentoring New Organization Advisors and New Sales Managers in the entire organization of 21st Century Financial (Akron, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Minnesota and Pittsburgh)
- -Help existing Brokers and Advisors in the organization process life and annuity business
- -Run training and sales meetings for Columbus office
Partner
New York Life
07.2016 - 01.2021
- -Recruit, retain, develop Financial Professionals
- -Help Managing Partner run the office
- -Built a Top 30 Team at New York Life by 2019. Leading Partner Award in the company. Led Zone in POP % that year for Partner Class
- -Partner of the Year in Columbus GO 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Associate Partner
New York Life
01.2016 - 06.2016
- -Built a new unit of Agents at New York Life
- -Finished Program top 3 AP
- -First Year as Partner POP over 900%
- -7 Pro Active Agents at end of 6 month program
Financial Services Professional
New York Life
02.2013 - 12.2015
- -Help clients with life insurance and retirement planning
- -2 Executive Councils, Rookie of the Year, Life FYC Champion, 2 time TAS Agent of the Year
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH01.2013
Timeline
Firm Director, Business Development
Penn Mutual, (1847 Financial)
06.2023 - Current
Executive Vice President
Penn Mutual, (21st Century Financial)
02.2021 - 06.2023
Partner
New York Life
07.2016 - 01.2021
Associate Partner
New York Life
01.2016 - 06.2016
Financial Services Professional
New York Life
02.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Ohio State University
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