Manager Sales

M E L L . S T E WA RT, III

III

**** ***** ***** • Edmond, OK 73034

Office: 405-***-**** • Mobile: 405-***-**** • E mail: ***@**********.***

FI N A N C I A L RI S K R ESE ARC H & A N A L YS IS P ORT FO L I O M A N AGE M E N T

M A N AG E M E N T

With Demonstrated

• Launched and manage independent branch office

Record of Achievement

i ncluding account acquisition and t ransfers, educational

i n Developing Customer

seminars, and new business development. Coordinate

Needs-Assessment,

activities across multiple departments, exceeded annual goal

A nalyzing Data,

by 20% multiple years.

C reating and

Communicating

•

Strategy, and Known for strong communication and leadership skills

I mplementing Tactical w ith a facility for establishing a positive and t rusting rapport

Solutions for Each w ith team members, stakeholders and clients.

C lient

• Effective in teaching complex product information

Leading Organizational Growth

through Personal Financial Planning

using advanced presentation and relationship development

and Risk Management

skills, especially high-impact Power Point sales presentations

for audiences of all sizes, including senior management teams.

• H ighly regarded as a well-organized self-starter w ho

excels under pressure, easily grasps new concepts and

technologies to drive business growth and efficiently manage

a ll aspects of operations.

E D U CA T I O N & T R A I N I N G

MAS T E R BUS I N ESS AD M I N I S T RA T I O N

OF

O klahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK • 2001 • Magna cum Laude

B ACHELOR A RTS I N E CONOM ICS

OF

OF

U niversity of Georgia, Athens, GA • 1983

PRO F ESS I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Mel Stewart Investment Services, Ltd. Co., Edmond, OK 1997

– P resent

Owner / Managing Member

• Manage all aspects of an independent p ractice consisting of i nsurance, brokerage and advisory

business. Const ruct, implement, moni tor and enhance strategic operat ion plans for the

s ite to meet all established regulatory requirements, including cash management and

p ublic relat ions.

• Responsible for business development and communication with new and existing clients.

H ighly regarded for unique abili ty to conduct in-depth interviews, collaborate wi th clients’

a t torneys and accountants to facilitate the development of a cohesive financial plan and

I nvestment Policy.

• Provide ongoing advice and guidance regarding changing secur i t ies markets and economic

t rends, taking in to account poli t ical t rends and technological developments that can affect

t he growth of economies, the profi tabili ty of companies, and t he pr ices of commodit ies.

• Analyze, select and recommend securities based on timely fundamental and technical research

and other respected Wall Street resources. M anage equity and fixed income portfolios within

stated r isk guidelines to maximize investment returns – utilizing stocks, bonds, ETFs and

m utual funds. Monitor portfolio’s performance and provide t imely performance report s

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., Edmond, OK

1996 – 1997

Second Vice President / F inancial Consultant

• Assisted in establishing a satellite branch office. Utilized proprietary planning software to help

clients establish investment objectives, r isk tolerance and asset allocation. Exceeded sales goal

by 45%.

MEL L . STEWART, I I I, 2

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Smith Barney/Shearson Lehman, Oklahoma City, OK

1988 - 1996

Vice-President / Guided Portfolio Manager

• Voted recipient of Training Class Leader Award by peers in 1988-99. Achieved over $1,000,000

i n sales within first four years. Awarded President’s Council 199*-****-****.

Guy Gannett Broadcasting/KOFM/KMGL, Oklahoma City, OK

1984 - 1988

Program /Promotions Director

• Established highly productive entrepreneurial culture by leading, developing and coaching 15-

member team. Motivational manager and coach, skilled in providing management and staff

w ith t raining that empowers and increases accountability and fosters respect and loyalty.

• Oversaw $1.5M annual operating budget. Established labor, advertising, engineering, and

p romotional budgets, developed and maintained lending relationships, and monitored financial

t rends to ensure sound fiscal/investment decisions

A F F I L I A T I O N S and L E A D ERS H I P

O klahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK, 2001 - present

Adjunct Professor – MBA Corporate Finance and Investments

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, 2002 - 2009

Adjunct Professor – College of Business /F inance

Edmond Chamber of Commerce, Edmond, OK, 1997 - present

Rotary Club of Edmond Summit, 2001 – present

2002 - 2005: Treasurer

2004 - 2010: Foundation Director

2004 – 2010: Webmaster

2004 - 2005: Rotarian of the Year

2007 - 2008: Rotarian of the Year

2005 - Present: Paul Har ris Fellow

Edmond Public Schools Foundation Member, 2001 – present

2002-2005: Board of Trustees

Edmond HOPE Center

2009-present: Board of Directors

Edmond HOPE for Families

2010: Board of Directors

LI C E N S ES

NASD/FI NRA SER I ES 7, 24, 63, AND 65

A ND

Oklahoma L ife, Accident & Health and Variable Annuity & Life

Texas Non-Resident Life, Accident & Health, Variable Annuity

Seek new chal lenge in finance where appropri ate education, experience

a nd analytical skills would be operative and developed.

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