Financial Services Private Equity
Resume:
Gage M. Gunderson
**** **** **, ********** ** ***27
*************@*****.***
Experienced and self-motivated, third generation, financial services professional looking for my next opportunity within the financial services industry to be able to grow both professionally and personally.
In-depth knowledge of both the traditional stock and bond markets, as well as nontraditional investments including but not limited to non-traded funds and partnerships, private equity and private fixed income or debt markets with both institutional and UHNL clients (AI,II,QI).
eMoney/Money Guide Pro/ Morningstar/NaviPlan/Envestnet/Redtail/ Annuitynet(AOE)/ Fintech proficient.
Strong quantitative/qualitative and financial skills
Ability to analyze information and formulate holistic recommendations accordingly and monitor those holdings AND relationships
Effective presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Licensed (Series 7/Series 66/Life, Accident and Health Insurance)
Owner/Financial Services Consultant Investment Centers Consulting (ICC) Denver, CO & Bozeman, MT 2020-PRESENT
Includes 1099 contracts and W2 employment with numerus financial services firms and Broker Dealers in multiple capacities, including but not limited: to American Portfolios, Colliers International and Colliers Securities, Dougherty Financial, Money Concepts, S2K and most recently AAM. Work with multiple bank partners, RIA/RIA Hybrid offices, independent, family offices and wire house channels or platforms for the financial services industry.
Financial Consultant Strategic Tax and Retirement
Rochester, MN 2024
Tax and financial services office located in Rochester MN. Serviced clients and transferred to new RIA platform from existing IBD book of business using proprietary financial planning software. Reviewed accounts and recommended all financial and insurance services including alternatives and 1031s.
Senior Internal Sales Consultant Advisors Asset Management (AAM)
Monument, CO & Boca Raton, FL 2023
Senior internal sales for the AAM structured products desk. Collaborated with numerous financial professionals and banks issuing SIPs and other alternative products to both major IBDs and RIAs.
Regional Consultant ICC & WealthVest Marketing/Leaders Group
Bozeman, MT 2022-2023
As part of the RC or Regional Consultant team for this IMO/managing broker dealer I oversaw the rollout of multiple new products from multiple insurance and alternative investment carriers/sponsors available for wholesale to several major IBDs, RIAs, Bank/Credit Unions, and wire houses. Mostly wholesaling to advisors/reps and AIs.
Financial Consultant/Advisor ICC & Money Concepts (H&R Block)
Denver, CO & Bozeman, MT 2020 – 2022
Service and transfer existing clients to a new platform while continuing to build existing book of business as an Investment Advisor Representative and fee-based asset management, aligning owners with a major tax prep franchise to help data mine and find opportunities within their vast amount of info, trained employees to cross sell and importance in being proactive vs reactive. Created with multiple wealth management divisions for some larger franchise owners and educated staff current products. I oversaw everything from market/product research and due diligence, relationship managing, managing staff and acquisitions including multiple office buildouts and sunset/buyouts.
Investment Executive Colliers International, Bismarck, ND 2019 – 2020
Service and transfer existing clients to a new platform while continuing to build existing book of business as an Investment Advisor Representative and Financial Executive. Oversee and manage day to day operations including staff. Continue to build my knowledge of the financial industry, in particular municipal bonds, and real estate finance/investments. Oversee the merge with Colliers International a global real estate mogul out of Toronto. This was their first wealth management company or broker dealer.
Associate Advisor/FA Wells Fargo Advisors, Boulder/Ft Collins, CO 2016 – 2019
Worked with multiple teams/producers with over $100M in assets. Duties varied from managing money and asset allocation, reviewing accounts, and preparing/conducting meetings and prospecting to managing unlicensed staff and working directly with the district manager. Learned the “wire house” model on WFA PCG platform as well as FiNet. Worked both for Wells Fargo Clearing and First Clearing custodian and advisors.
Associate Financial Advisor/LP Ameriprise, Ogallala, NE 2013 – 2015
Top AFA in program, developed and maintained a business pipeline in a new territory, successfully recruited and repapered advisors to producer group. Top AFA and recruiter in the program.
Outside Sales Kenworth Transportation Fort Collins, CO 2012-2013 Sold semi-trucks or diesel equipment and parts. Mostly in the Gas & Oil or Logistic Industries. I credit much of my grit or tough skin from this time in my life and learned or adopted many qualities or tactics I use in finance industry today.
District Manager (Midwest) Sports Authority, Englewood, CO 2007 – 2013
Responsible for the oversight of regional management. From inventory and sales to new business development I wore many hats and really enjoyed employee development and community engagement. Started in tech shop, part time, fixing skies and bikes and climbed the corporate ladder to my end positions out of the corporate headquarters in Englewood.
Education
CFP Coursework / Kaplan University & CSU
Master Finance Degree with a Minor in Personal Financial Planning
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Accepted to numerous MBA, Executive MBA and M.F programs. I would like to get my CPA and Series 24/9.
Activities
Habitat for Humanity Chamber of Commerce
Junior Achievement Warrior & Quiet Waters
Sertoma
Elks Club
Knights of Columbus
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