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Regional Sales Director/External Mutual Fund Wholesaler

Location:
Rockville Centre, NY
Posted:
March 23, 2017

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ROBERT GALINDO

Greater New York Area * 914-***-**** * aczggk@r.postjobfree.com * www.linkedin.com/in/robert-galindo SUMMARY Experienced Sales Director in the financial services industry specializing in marketing, sales, project management and communications. Consistently meet sales goals, with focus on top- segmented advisors as ranked by leading industry publications. Established and manage a network of elite advisors with more than $1 billion in assets under management, building trust through a success-oriented mindset grounded in resourcefulness, initiative and accountability. EDUCATION DARTMOUTH COLLEGE Hanover, NH

BA in Psychology

EXPERIENCE

2003-2016 FIRST EAGLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT New York, NY Vice President, Regional Sales Director, 2005-2016

Wholesaled First Eagle family of mutual funds to wire house, independent, and regional financial advisors, as well as RIAs, in NY, CT, MA, NC. Developed and maintained relationships through one on one meetings, branch presentations, client seminars and regional events.

1 of 4 sales directors who grew assets from $20 billion in 2005 to $100 billion today.

Introduced, developed and maintained a relationship with the #1 ranked advisor in CT as designated by Barron’s, who is also the #2 producer in the country for Merrill Lynch and ranks #1 in mutual fund assets invested at First Eagle.

Consistently exceeded $1 billion+ annually in territory sales; helped elite advisors in territory invest multi millions into First Eagle funds on an annual basis.

Developed top-ranked sales territory in country for multiple years and ranked #1 annually out of all territories with highest retention rate.

Utilized extensive referral networking to create new relationships.

Created and implemented call campaigns and coordinated actions with internal partner to cross sell among existing elite advisors and top prospects.

Provided market commentary and acted as proxy for investment team in the field.

Conducted 1000+ meetings annually with financial advisors, managing extensive travel within large territory.

Selected by senior management to represent the firm at top advisor conferences nationwide. Achieved the highest number of attendees at such conferences, including Barron’s Top Advisor Summit, Morgan Stanley Chairman’s Club, Merrill Lynch Advanced Education Symposium’s, Financial Planners Association, Schwab Impact, Morningstar, Raymond James and LPL Top Advisor Conferences. Assistant Vice President, Internal Sales Consultant, 2003-2005

Worked with external wholesaling partner covering sales for 1/3 of the country.

Responsible for creating appointments, marketing mutual funds, and following up on requests directed by external partner and advisors.

Responsible for spearheading call campaigns to promote products to advisors in territory. 1998-2002 SARATOGA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Mineola, NY

National Manager of Internal Marketing, 1998-2002

Chosen by senior management to direct key accounts with assets in excess of $225 million.

Doubled product sales team in 2 years.

Designed/implemented training of 9 new hires. Created/customized standard operating procedures for each broker-dealer.

Director Retirement Plan Services, 1998-2002

Streamlined and upgraded all department operating procedures.

Key role in creating new firm rollout presentations for broker-dealers. 1995-1997 OPPENHEIMER CAPITAL/SARATOGA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT New York, NY Senior Marketing Associate

Grew startup from $40 million to $100 million in 1 year by creating and implementing innovative marketing campaigns.

Pivotal role in generating $100k in annual revenue in 1st year by developing strategic program for broker incentives.

1994-1995 OPPENHEIMER CAPITAL/QUEST FOR VALUE DISTRIBUTORS New York, NY Dealer Services & Retirement Services Administrator

Managed 4 person staff in executing 60 new transfers per month producing $6 million in monthly assets.

Raised efficiency 50% by directing/tracking transactions; consistently completed on time and with precise accuracy.

1991-1993 MERRILL LYNCH New York, NY

Financial Consultant

Secured 70 accounts in 18 months with values of $6 million in assets.

Designed and developed comprehensive financial plans for key customers. 1990-1991 SOUTH RICHMOND SECURITIES New York, NY

Account Executive

Executed full-service broker responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL Licensed by NASD for Series 7, 63, and 65. Advisory Board Member/Leadership Donor Friends of Dartmouth Football. Page 2 of 2 Robert Galindo

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