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Wealth Director Financial Planning in Minneapolis ST Paul MN Resume Robert Eichten
Wealth Director Financial Planning in Minneapolis ST Paul MN Resume Robert Eichten
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CFP
Innovative leader of financial services, business development, and operational excellence who
consistently drives advisor teams to record achievements in sales growth and bottom-line
profitability. Leads from a core belief in sound practice management, developing a deep
understanding of client short and long-term needs, collaboration, and teamwork to achieve
mutually beneficial client and advisor goals and objectives. Thrives on challenges and new
opportunities, demonstrating flexibility, integrity, creativity, and dependability. Select
accomplishments:
Revenue Growth: Grew assets under management (AUM) from under $1B to over $4B in a five-year
period without growth in the number of advisors.
Client Retention and Satisfaction: Achieved high retention of clients even during recession.
Talent Retention and Engagement: Sustained an average turnover rate of advisors of less than 20% as
compared with industry averages of greater than 50%.
Process Improvement: Developed computer-based financial planning process that received rave
reviews from clients. Standardized it across all advisor groups.
Strategic Planning
Proposal Development
Market Analysis
Leadership
Advisor Recruiting, Retention, Development
Insurance Planning
2001 2013
Oversaw sales process and quality of advice programs resulting in growth of Assets under Management (AUM)
from under $1B to over $4B in a five-year period without growth in the number of advisors.
Sustained an average turnover rate of advisors of less than 20% as compared with industry averages of greater
than 50%.
Based on detailed market analysis, obtained approval to expand list of investment vehicles including
alternatives for ultra-high net worth client portfolios or unique client situations.
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Developed and implemented a new, standardized financial planning process and tools.
Developed KPIs for Advisors that focused them on business growth and development.
US Advisor, Sacramento, CA
1997 2001
Start-up business with 30 employees providing integration advisory consulting services CPA firms looking to integrate financial planning
and insurance into their practice.
Co-authored CPA manual, A Guide to Investment Advisory Services, Practitioners Publishing Company, 1998.
Developed comprehensive classroom and individual follow-up training curriculum for CPA clients.
Previous Positions
Education
BA Business Administration/Accounting, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Certifications
Certified Financial Planner
Certified Public Accountant, Minnesota
Personal Financial Specialist (AICPA)
Series 7, 24, 63, 65 Securities Licenses
Life and Health Insurance License
Professional Affiliations
Secretary/Treasurer, Executive Committee for Financial Planning Association (FPA), Minnesota Chapter, 2006
Present. Provide budget and financial guidance for one of the most recognized chapters of the FPA.