Gregg E. Kata
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FINANCIAL SALES MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Financial Planning / Relationship Manager / Series 7, 24, 63 & 65 / NY Life & Health Insurance / Prospecting / Estate Planning / Banking / Lending
I have extensive, diversified experience as a top Producer and Sales Manager achieving in: substantially increasing revenue, consistently exceeding goals, developing strategic business partnerships, coordination of marketing programs, augmenting individual and team production using superior communication and investment skills.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS and RECOGNITION
Appointed to the US HSBC Premier Advisory Board in 2010 & 2011, selected from over 350 US managers to develop strategies and provide valuable insight.
Total Asset Portfolio of $282 million, growing 18% in 2010 and 32% in 2009 acquiring additional client assets, obtaining referrals from centers of influence and expanding existing client base.
Portfolio Revenue of $2.4 million, increasing 26% in 2010 and 34% in 2009 by developing client net worth through cross-selling financial products incorporating in-depth client interviews and consultations and thorough follow-up needs discussion.
Improved various Agency processes which led to internal audit “A” rating in November 2007 from “C” in 2006.
Chase Wholesaler of the Year 2004 & 2005 as top Wholesaler recognized by management and peers
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Vice President, HSBC Bank, New York, NY October 2008 - November 2011
International Banking - originated, developed and managed affluent clients with professional financial advice and superior service. Provide financial expertise in Traditional Bank Products, Investments and Insurance Products, Financial, Trust and Estate Planning.
Managing Associate, New England Financial, Uniondale, NY July 2007 - October 2008
Financial Planning Agency - proactively recruited, trained, developed, and retained talented financial sales professionals. Increased suitable client sales through training representatives and joint appointments,
OSJ compliance officer for all licensed agency employees.
Vice President of Investments, JP Morgan Chase, New York, NY February 2000 - April 2007
Area Manager, Connecticut - proactively recruited, trained, developed, and retained talented financial sales professionals and increased suitable client sales through training representatives and joint appointments
Financial Consultant, Republic National Bank / HSBC, Garden City NY January 1997 – Feb 2000
Identified sales opportunities and implement asset allocation money management services using Mutual Funds, Equities, Fixed Income, Insurance Products and Business Financial Planning
EDUCATION State University of New York at Stony Brook, B.A. in Economics