RICHARD FINKELSTEIN
Henderson, NV
Torrance, CA
acxlbw@r.postjobfree.com
Summary:
Insurance and securities industry experienced consultant on both a retail and wholesale level.
Core Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of insurance and securities products
Expertise in insurance software and case design
Advanced abilities in estate and business planning including premium financing and trust usage
Experienced presenter of insurance topics through seminars and webinars
Special skill set for communication with both retail clients and advisors
Compliance
EXPERIENCE
5/2014-Current Life Insurance Dynamics Torrance, CA
Consultant
Staff insurance consultant and marketer to advisors, agents and agencies
Responsible for all aspects of case design in: Estate Planning, Business Planning and Retirement Planning
Case management for life insurance including extensive carrier contact
Comprehensive knowledge of life insurance carriers, products, underwriting and contracts
1/2010- 5/2014 Partners Advantage Insurance Services
Riverside, CA
Advanced Markets Director/Life Director
OSJ/VOYA
Initiated and designed advanced training curriculum for estate planning and business insurance.
Started and responsible for advanced markets for both the direct agent and the IMO side of the company
Life Director responsible for all aspects of IMO day to day management, both on a micro and macro side, including recruiting, compensation, marketing, sales ideas and case design as well as case management.
Promoted advanced concepts through webinars, seminars, newsletters, articles and in-office visits.
Case design, client consultations and life and annuity case management with IMOs and insurance carriers
12/2005-1/2010 Total Financial Insurance Services Los Angeles, CA
Executive Brokerage
Responsible for marketing the firm’s services to agents and brokers
Life insurance case design consultation including premium financing and advanced sales ideas
Broker and agent recruitment
In charge of introducing and expanding the firm’s international presence
8/1998 – 11/2003 Financial Network/ING Torrance, CA
Advanced Markets Consultant
Provide consultative support to field reps and regional managers in all manners concerning estate planning, charitable giving, retirement distribution and business valuation
Extensive stock option modeling and exercise strategies
Detailed case design and client recommendations, including usage of estate, cash flow, charitable, and insurance software
Seminar preparation and presentation
Professional Designations
Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow (LUTCF)
Life and Disability License
FINRA Series 7,6,63, 24 & 65
EDUCATION
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
MBA – Finance and International Business
UCLA
BA – Economics Los Angeles, CA
Dean’s list
Participated in Junior Year Abroad Program (Sweden)