Lamar B. Butler
**** *. ***** **. ***, Chicago IL,60607
Cell Phone: 312-***-****
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Summary
Highly creative, intelligent and talented individual with multiple advanced degrees in information technology and social sciences and more than 15 years in the financial industry. Experienced in assessing and solving problems creatively, developing relationships and connections with diverse communities, and maximizing opportunities.
Professional Experience
MIDWEST LEGACY GROUP LLC., Chicago, IL
Vice President & Registered Financial Representative (December 2017-Present)
2019 Top Advisor Award
Grew firm to over 30 advisors and brokers
Developed strong partnerships to assist traditionally underserved communities
MASS MUTUAL HOOPIS GROUP, Chicago, IL
Registered Financial Representative (October 2014-November 2017)
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL, Chicago, IL
Registered Financial Representative (August 2013-September 2014)
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE, Chicago, IL
Independent Trader (September 2008-February 2011)
High-frequency futures trader
Focus on Arbitrage Commodities in grains and West Texas crude oil
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL
EuroLeague Top Division, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France (2000-2009)
Brazil (2008-2009)
Continental Basketball Association (2000-2001)
Education
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL
B.A., Communications; Minor Marketing (2000)
M.S., Computer Science Information Technology; Minor Japanese (2006)
M.A., Social Sciences; Minor Management (2009)
Activities: Men’s Basketball, 2 year-letterman (1998-2000); NCAA Tournament (1999)
Professional Associations & Board Service
ILLINOIS STATE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Peoria, IL
Chairman, Sports & Entertainment Division (2020-Present)
Co-Chairman, Finance Division (2019-Present)
MY REBUILT LIFE, Chicago IL
Board Member (2018-Present)
CHICAGO ARTISTS GUIDE
Board Member (2019-Present)