BRIAN L. QUINN, CFP
**** ********** **. *******, ***** 76021
972-***-**** *************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly persuasive, self-motivated, efficient, pragmatic, analytical and
articulate advisor that has great experience having provided first class
service in all areas of financial planning and wealth management. Over
twelve years of consulting in a national brokerage company and the
independent advisor channel. Experienced with brokerage products and
services, various retirement plans, operations and needs based sales.
Well equipped to excel in a challenging and fast-paced environment as a
team player with high integrity and a strong fiduciary focus.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Quest Capital Management -Dallas, Texas
Financial Planner, Independent RIA, Raymond James Financial Services
04/2008-10/30/2008
Teamed with a top planner found in Worth magazine's Robb Report, a
prestigious list of "The Nation's 100 Most Exclusive Wealth Advisors" and
provided holistic fee-based planning to Ultra-HNW clients of $1-$30M in
investable assets. Implemented needs based recommendations for cash flow
projections, estate, income tax, investments, retirement and insurance in a
private family office setting. Worked with SunGard planning software,
estate planning issues, hedge funds, separately managed accounts,
alternative investment strategies and annuities. Managed 1/3 of the client
base, coordinated with an assistant and conducted analysis, research and
trades. Performed client meetings face-to-face, prepared written financial
plans and consulted with outside advisors.
Fidelity Investments -Westlake, Texas
Retirement Representative 08/2005-04/2008
Assisted Fidelity's retail branches and retail brokerage call centers to
increase sales by focusing on uncovering planning opportunities with High
Net Worth clients in the qualified plan marketplace and streamlined the
client experience as liaison for external advisors. Assisted clients and
all advisors in self-directed brokerage accounts, distributions, loans,
real-time trading, investments, tax issues and conversion issues of various
company sponsored retirement plans.
Retirement Specialist 04/1998-08/2005
Conducted inbound and outbound needs-based sales campaigns to cross-sell
retail brokerage products and services to the job changers and retirees of
employer sponsored plans. Maintained existing client relationships,
managed investment needs and business development using lead tracking tools
to consult on employer sponsored plans, pensions, stock options, IRAs,
college savings plans, various trust and beneficiary issues, investment
allocations, managed money and income planning strategies. Enrolled 401k
and ESOP plan participants. Team leader: deferral contribution increases
and referrals to other business partners. Retention ratio: 50%+ to retail
brokerage averaging $70M+ a year. Multiple Million Dollar Club Member for
accounts in sales of $1M+.
Participant Services Group Representative 03/1996-04/1998
Managed 401(k) qualified plan internal communications and operational
issues for Owens Corning, L-3 Communications, Loral Space Communications
and Lockheed Martin. Quality client service was provided via telephone
regarding qualified plan design, ERISA requirements, IRS regulations and
corporate actions. Educated plan participants, 4K+ Fidelity
representatives, plan sponsors and HR staff. Handled account maintenance,
exchanges, loans, distribution requests and time sensitive corrective
actions that impacted P&L.
EDUCATION & LICENSES
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER 2002
FINRA Series 7 & 63 Licensed
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, University of Texas at
Arlington
Financial Planning Certificate, University of North Texas
ASSOCIATIONS
Financial Planning Association- DFW Chapter