Bill Friederichs, CFP®
Associate Wealth Partner at BGM Wealth Partners- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Financial Planner
CFP Board -
Series 65 license
Series 65 license
Experience
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BGM Wealth Partners
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Wealth Partner
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2019 - Present
As an Associate Wealth Partner, Bill builds plans to help meet clients’ diverse needs, including retirement income planning, college funding, portfolio allocation, and risk management analysis. As an Associate Wealth Partner, Bill builds plans to help meet clients’ diverse needs, including retirement income planning, college funding, portfolio allocation, and risk management analysis.
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Foresters Financial Services
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Financial Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Divisional Vice President
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Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
Doubled production year over year. Ranked top 3 in company for new procucers. Developed a start-up territory in the Midwest including: IA, MN, ND, NE, SD and WI. Collaborated with Strategic Accounts and Marketing to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies which enhanced visibility and increased sales. Facilitated conference calls with Regional Vice Presidents resulting in coordinated messaging and idea sharing. Doubled production year over year. Ranked top 3 in company for new procucers. Developed a start-up territory in the Midwest including: IA, MN, ND, NE, SD and WI. Collaborated with Strategic Accounts and Marketing to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies which enhanced visibility and increased sales. Facilitated conference calls with Regional Vice Presidents resulting in coordinated messaging and idea sharing.
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Discovery Financial Centers, Inc.
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Advisor, CFP®
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Jul 2009 - Feb 2016
Opened Branch office in 2010, annualized revenue growth over 40%. Developed personal financial strategies to fund college, retirement and estate plans. Emphasized wealth accumulation and retirement planning. Opened Branch office in 2010, annualized revenue growth over 40%. Developed personal financial strategies to fund college, retirement and estate plans. Emphasized wealth accumulation and retirement planning.
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Lincoln Financial Distributors
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United States
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Financial Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Regional Marketing Director
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Oct 2007 - 2009
Developed a start-up territory in the Midwest including MN, ND, SD and WI. Built strong long-term relationships with clients including: LPL, AIG, Woodbury Financial, Commonweatlh and Raymond James. Exceeded prior years's production, 1 of only 6 territories of 38 in company to accomplish this goal. Developed a start-up territory in the Midwest including MN, ND, SD and WI. Built strong long-term relationships with clients including: LPL, AIG, Woodbury Financial, Commonweatlh and Raymond James. Exceeded prior years's production, 1 of only 6 territories of 38 in company to accomplish this goal.
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Allianz Life
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Divisional Vice President
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Jan 2004 - May 2007
Built and led the #1 division in the company based on market share.Managed and directed 10 Regional Vice Presidents in IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD and WI.Partnered with Recruiters and Sales Managers to develop successful sales strategies.
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Managing Vice President
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Jul 2001 - Jan 2004
Developed the #1 division in the company out of 15 divisions nationally with annual revenue of $350M.Recognized as the top Managing Vice President in the company with the Managing Vice President of the Year Award. Managed 7 Regional Vice Presidents and was responsible for personal production.Recruited, managed and trained Regional Vice Presidents in all areas of sales including presentation skills.Mentored and developed 4 Regional Vice Presidents who achieved top producer status.Recognized with Allianz SOAR Award as Division of the Year. Show less
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Regional Vice President
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Jan 2000 - Jun 2001
Built and developed start-up territory into the #1 territory in the company for variable annuity sales, $21M in first year nearly 10% of company sales.Closed the largest contract in company history.Conducted effective client meetings positioned as the knowledge expert.
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Regional Vice President
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1996 - 1999
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Education
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Minnesota State University Moorhead
BS, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance