Experience

Prime, Buchholz & Associates

• Business Unit Leader

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  Greater Boston Area Oversee daily activities of a Business Unit, consisting of 12 employees across seven different positions, that is responsible for all client related activities and quality control oversight of reporting for approximately 90 client relationships. Ownership of daily risk mitigation and weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting schedule adherence. Create, communicate, and implement business plans that meet short term and long term business needs. Ensure that goals and objectives are… Show more Oversee daily activities of a Business Unit, consisting of 12 employees across seven different positions, that is responsible for all client related activities and quality control oversight of reporting for approximately 90 client relationships. Ownership of daily risk mitigation and weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting schedule adherence. Create, communicate, and implement business plans that meet short term and long term business needs. Ensure that goals and objectives are clear for each position and provide ongoing coaching and semi-annual written performance reviews to all unit members. Develop high potential, high performing employees by providing mentorship and opportunities to gain experience through additional assignments that are outside the core responsibilities of their current position. Perform all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage personnel:  Direct the hiring across the unit  Mentor and maintain a well-trained, qualified staff  Communicate areas of accountability and performance expectations  Determine performance standards as a basis to review progress  Recommend salary adjustments, promotions, and terminations  Ensure proper and continuous training  Champion and implement process enhancements that support continuous improvement Maintain Investment Analyst responsibilities for five strategic client relationships.

• Investment Analyst

  • Apr 2005 - Dec 2007

  Greater Boston Area Developed and maintained relationships with 25 existing clients and presented investment strategies via phone and electronically. Was responsible for Portfolio Analysis: mean variance asset allocation modeling, historical stress tests, stochastic spending forecasts, and portfolio and manager attribution, while exhibiting knowledge of the roles traditional and alternative asset classes serve in a diversified portfolio. Analyzed client exposures including but not limited to: IPS… Show more Developed and maintained relationships with 25 existing clients and presented investment strategies via phone and electronically. Was responsible for Portfolio Analysis: mean variance asset allocation modeling, historical stress tests, stochastic spending forecasts, and portfolio and manager attribution, while exhibiting knowledge of the roles traditional and alternative asset classes serve in a diversified portfolio. Analyzed client exposures including but not limited to: IPS adherence, geography, liquidity, capitalization, and fees. Completed deliverables including monthly and quarterly client performance reports and ad hoc reports as required by clients or the Firm’s consultants. Drafted and maintained Investment Policy Statements (IPS) for clients and prepared rebalance recommendations as needed based on IPS targets and spending requirements. Facilitated capital activity paperwork across managers and custodians to ensure efficient and timely movement of monies. Wrote qualitative commentary based on the aggregate client portfolio and individual manager positions.



Putnam Investments

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plan Administrator

  • Jun 1998 - Dec 2004

  Greater Boston Area Served as the primary client contact for the Benefits Administrator of a large corporation with several thousand 401k plan participants. Processed all plan transactions including weekly plan contributions, rollover contributions, loans, hardship withdrawals, and in-service distributions. Identified plan participants who qualified for an annual required minimum distribution, collaborated with Benefits Administrator to communicate distribution options to the age 70.5 population… Show more Served as the primary client contact for the Benefits Administrator of a large corporation with several thousand 401k plan participants. Processed all plan transactions including weekly plan contributions, rollover contributions, loans, hardship withdrawals, and in-service distributions. Identified plan participants who qualified for an annual required minimum distribution, collaborated with Benefits Administrator to communicate distribution options to the age 70.5 population, calculated distribution amounts for each participant, and ensured distributions were accurately processed by the IRS deadline. Assisted with annual non-discrimination testing, calculated contribution amounts to be returned to highly compensated employees (when necessary), and ensured contributions were returned to the participants by the IRS deadline. Show less