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WILLIAM Hawke

AURORA,OH

Summary

Dynamic Financial Planner with a proven track record at Cedar Brook Financial Partners, specializing in client relationship development and cash flow management. Achieved $1.5M in AUM while fostering strong connections with corporate executives. Recognized for leadership and continuous learning, enhancing financial strategies through research and compliance expertise.


I am now retired but still have a keen interest in the field and this job seems appropriate. I have done all the things you are looking for in real life and have run a very successful practice.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Planner

Cedar Brook Financial Partners
11.2006 - 12.2023

Partner in an independent Financial Planning Firm.

Continued to build a client base of primarily of corporate executives in public companies in Cleveland, OH.

At the time of the sale of the practice to my Firm (Cedar Brook Financial Partners) I have 1.5M in AUM.

Financial Planner

Cleveland Financial Group (Lincoln National)
01.1980 - 11.2006
  • Started as a new advisor and began developing a client base. After 1 year qualified for the Million Dollar Roundtable. I was Rookie of the year for the greater Cleveland area.
  • Over the years continued to grow may practice and by 1985 was developing the early version of Financial Plans. Not the most sophisticated but did encompass retirement goals, education planning and life insurance.
  • Conducted research on investment products to support client recommendations and enhance financial strategies.
  • Engaged in continuous learning about regulatory changes impacting financial planning practices and compliance requirements.
  • Obtained by Certified Financial Planning (CFP) credentials
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by providing timely responses to inquiries and ongoing support throughout the planning process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor

MBA - Project Management

Baldwin Wallace College
Berea, OH

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Teamwork orientation
  • Client relationship development
  • Cash flow management

Certification

Certified Finanial Planner (CFP)


Charted Life Underwriter (CLU)

Timeline

Financial Planner

Cedar Brook Financial Partners
11.2006 - 12.2023

Financial Planner

Cleveland Financial Group (Lincoln National)
01.1980 - 11.2006

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts

Bowling Green State University

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Michigan

MBA - Project Management

Baldwin Wallace College