Financial Services Professional-Brokerage & Insurance Specialist

BG BART GREGORY

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced financial services professional with extensive brokerage and investment advisory experience, complemented by a strong background in life insurance and annuities. Supported and advised diverse client bases within leading brokerage platforms, including Merrill Edge and Vanguard Investments, delivering goal-based investment guidance and brokerage account servicing. Demonstrated strength in conducting personalized financial needs assessments, educating clients on investment and retirement solutions, and building long-term client relationships across integrated banking, brokerage, and wealth platforms. FlNRA-registered professional holding Series 7 and 66 licenses, along with active life and annuity licenses (215, 220).

SKILLS: Client Relationship Management & Financial Needs Analysis. Brokerage & Investment Account Servicing. Retirement & Investment Education. Strong Communication & Consultative Selling. Ability to Explain Complex Financial Concepts Clearly. Goal-Based Financial Discussions & Solution Alignment WORK HISTORY

TTEC corporation Insurance agent

Charlotte, NC November 2025 – Present

Licensed insurance agent specializing in selling insurance products to members of USAA, delivering tailored coverage solutions based on client needs. Provided ongoing service and support for active homeowners insurance policies, ensuring policy accuracy, client satisfaction, and timely issue resolution. Financial Solutions Advisor Merrill Edge.

Charlotte, NC April 2024 – October 2025

Provided financial guidance to an established Bank of America and Merrill Edge brokerage client base, supporting clients with brokerage account servicing, self-directed investment platforms, and general investment education. Assisted clients in navigating Merrill Edge tools, understanding available investment options, and utilizing the full Bank of America enterprise, including banking, lending, and investment services, through appropriate referrals. Life and Annuity agent Auto Club of America.

Charlotte, NC November 2023 -April 2024.

Sold life insurance and annuity products to existing Auto Club of America members through a retail branch environment in the South Charlotte region. Completed applications, documentation, and follow-ups while ensuring adherence to state insurance regulations and internal compliance standards. Investment Advisor State Employee Credit Union, North Carolina. April 2023- November 2023

Advised existing and potential client base on achieving their retirement goals. Accomplished this with deep diving into their goals and aspirations to implement a strategy to accomplish their desired goals. Provided education on brokerage retirement accounts and available investment options within self- directed platforms. Helped clients understand how different banking, brokerage, and retirement solutions could support long-term financial objectives, with appropriate referral to licensed advisors when required. Financial Advisor Vanguard Investments May 2022- April 2023 Served a mass affluent client base within Vanguard's brokerage platform, providing guidance on investment accounts, retirement planning, and long-term financial goals. Conducted in-depth discovery conversations to assess client objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance, utilizing Vanguard's investment and advisory frameworks. Educated clients on Vanguard mutual funds, ETFs, and brokerage account structures, helping align investment choices with stated financial goals. Principal Agent B. Kendall Gregory AIIstate07/2015 - May 2022 Agency INC. - Orlando, FL

Led a captive Allstate agency providing insurance and financial product solutions, including life insurance, annuities, and property & casualty coverage. Conducted one-on-one client consultations to assess assets, income, expenses, and financial goals, aligning insurance-based solutions with suitability and compliance standards. Also sold customers property and casualty insurance to protect all their assets including homes automobiles life and businesses. Supported clients with retirement and wealth protection discussions through insurance-based solutions, coordinating with external financial professionals when brokerage or securities guidance was required.

Financial Advisor Merrill Edge - Jacksonville, FL 07/2014 - 02/2015

Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each client's individual needs. Also reviewed with clients their current portfolios to make sure their financial objects are on track. Provided investment guidance and education to clients on investment opportunities and products, reviewed portfolios for alignment with objectives, and supported account activity within approved guidelines. Financial Advisor I Edward Jones - Orlando, FL

04/2006 - 06/2008

Managed client investment portfolios by providing one-on-one service when meeting with clients to understand assets, expenses and long-term as well as short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plan. Managed client investment relationships within a full-service brokerage environment, providing personalized, one-on-one financial guidance. Monitored client portfolios and conducted regular reviews to ensure alignment with stated financial objectives and changing life circumstances.

EDUCATION College of Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY Bachelor of Science: Finance

Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY

Associate of Science: Business Administration

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