Human Resources Resource

Andrew J. Cripps, MBA

Minneapolis, MN § 612-***-**** § **************@*****.***

Motivated, action-oriented financial industry expert with 20+ years of experience with financial theory, competitive and industry research, financial modeling and projections, securities, risk analysis, analyzing and recommending investments and scoping new business opportunities. Executive-level professional accustomed to analyzing financial needs, proposing solutions, and gaining buy-in at all investment tiers and with leaders at all levels.

Experience

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA), Minneapolis, MN 2020 – present

Founded in 2007 in Washington, D.C., FINRA is a self-regulatory organization which regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets.

Independent Consultant

Manage individual cases to facilitate investor protection and market integrity.

INSPERITY, Bloomington, MN 2020 – present

Founded in 1986 in Houston, TX, Insperity is a $4B company that provides a wide range of human resource and administrative services to small and mid-sized organizations.

Business Performance Advisor

Strategically advice small and mid-sized organizations on human resources service offerings.

MERRILL, Wayzata, MN 1998 – 2020

Founded in 1914 in New York, NY, Merrill, previously named Merrill Lynch, is an investing and wealth management division of Bank of America. It manages approximately $2.75 trillion in assets.

Financial Advisor

Analyzed investment opportunities and made recommendations to clients and stakeholders based on client objectives. Recommendations were based on financial analysis and investment research and potentially included stocks, bonds, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, IRAs, mortgages, annuities and detailed financial plans. Met or exceeded all production quotas during tenure, in part, resulting from excellent communication and partnership with clients. Currently in Client Transition Program.

Increased revenue during tenure from zero to over $75 million by opening, managing, penetrating and retaining approximately 180 accounts, a track record of consistent growth.

Increased volume more than 51% in the last 18 months utilizing marketing and financial skills.

Received “Net New Money” award for producing superior revenue level.

Developed customized research database for 50 publicly traded companies and used as a competitive advantage.

PaineWebber, Minneapolis, MN 1997 – 1998

Founded in 1881 in Boston, MA, PaineWebber & Co. was an investment bank and stock brokerage firm. It was acquired by the Swiss bank UBS in 2000.

Investment Executive

Completed comprehensive financial training and received Series 7 and Series 63 licenses. Conducted extensive industry research, then prepared and sold financial recommendations and products. Developed business plans to execute customer acquisition strategies.

Steep & Brew Coffee, Madison, WI 1995 – 1997

Founded in 1979 in Madison, WI, Steep & Brew is a coffee roaster with licensed operator locations and a robust online store.

Territory Manager

Led a new territory to achieve all monthly sales and revenue goals including $250,000 in annual sales volume, increased market share by 125% (1996) through effective sales and marketing and negotiated first corporate accounts with Cub Foods, Byerly’s, Festival Foods, Holiday Companies, and Jerry’s Foods. Developed new marketing resources for these interactions.

Education

University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI

MBA: Finance (investments and banking emphasis)

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics

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