Sales Management

CHRISTOPHER E. DEAKINS SENIOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

******@*****.*** • LinkedIn 203-***-**** • Darien, CT 06820 Top-performing finance executive with extensive investor relations and investment sales experience within highly competitive markets. Analytical professional skilled in successfully managing multi-million-dollar hedge fund investment management companies through periods of accelerated growth. Accomplished in the promotion, startup or significant expansion of alternatives investment, hedge funds and private equity to ensure long-term profit growth. Raised over $3.8B in assets from institutions, wealth management distribution and HNW. Interpersonal communicator focused on building relationships and promoting collaboration across business to drive positive change and comprehensive business approaches for enhanced profitability. Areas of Expertise include: 2 Investor Relationship Management 2 Client Experience & Service 2 Revenue & Profit Growth 2 Sales Planning & Marketing 2 Product Management 2 Risk Management 2 Business Development 2 Staff Training & Leadership 2 Problem Resolution EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

WELLS FARGO • Westport, CT • 2015 – 2017

PRIVATE MORTGAGE BANKER – PRIVATE BANKING, WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION Execute strategic client relationship management and deliver superior influence to expand customer base in alignment with business growth initiatives. Proactively generate sales pipeline and convert into primary loan clients through consultative selling, recommendation of optimum products, and in-depth financial analysis of client circumstances and long-term goals. Serve as primary point of contact throughout the loan lifecycle while partnering with a talented team of bankers to create an exceptional client experience. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Demonstrate solid ability to develop strong relationships with clients, executive leadership and staff.

• Display expertise in loan guidelines and local, regional and federal regulations. CED ENTERPRISES INC • Rowayton, CT • 2009 – 2015

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Directed business to communicate the company’s strategic and financial objectives to the broader asset management industry. Served as business development and investor relations executive while consulting as hedge fund specialist for a major U.S. consultant. Managed relationships and coordinated activities related to product distribution, business expansion and sales. Provided business development and marketing for financial, fitness and health industries. Explored USA sales & distribution of audio electronics from China. Managed extensive, diversified contact base with key institutions including Taft-Hartley, Public, Endowment, ERISA, family office as well as funds of funds, private equity and consultants. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Arranged the introduction of a private equity acquisition of a $1B hedge fund of funds.

• Strategized to negotiate deals that added value and significant return on investments. EXCALIBUR ADVISORS LLC • Old Greenwich, CT • 2001 – 2009 MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – SPECIALIZED ALTERNATIVES CONSULTANT & RIA Directed and implemented strategic operations for raising and managing a $500M customized hedge fund and private equity portfolio. Served as COO and CCO for all broker dealer, RIA and CTA operations. Developed business strategies and comprehensive approaches to support decision-making including creating quantitative and qualitative database of the hedge fund industry for research and manager allocations. Applied risk management expertise by implementing customized option overlays for hedging and beta management. Created and managed content for presentations, brochures and educational symposiums for marketing and sales initiatives. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Managed a $500M hedge fund portfolio utilizing long and short, global macro, multi strategy, PE, and options overlay.

• Significantly outperformed performance benchmarks and the S&P 500. CHRISTOPHER E. DEAKINS

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

2 John W. Henry & Co. Inc., Vice President and Director of Global Sales, Investor Services – Global Macro Westport, CT and Boca Raton, FL

o Accountable for $1.6B of net new sales. Doubled net assets in partnership with sales team and distribution network.

o Managed global distribution network: Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley and Prudential and created a new regional fund network.

o Decreased redemption rate by over 40% and increased US/International sales ratio over 100%. 2 The RXR Group, Vice President National Sales, Multi Strategy Hedge Fund, Stamford, CT o Helped start-up and raise $1.5B for multi-strategy / global macro hedge fund. Clients included Public / Municipal pension funds, ERISA, Taft-Hartley and U.S. Broker Dealers. o Created and managed U.S. distribution network.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts – Economics

HARTWICK COLLEGE Oneonta, NY

Additional Training:

Management Leadership – Center for Creative Leadership Past Registrations:

~ Series 3, 6, 7, 9, 24, 30, 66 ~

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