Private Client Adviser

• Nov 2019 - Present

Chase Buchanan is a financial advisory company regulated within the EU by CySEC (287/15) with permission under MiFID to passport to all EEA Member States, including the UK (FCA 762546). Chase Buchanan provides unbiased financial solutions across many jurisdictions to both private and corporate clients. We provide impartial wealth management and tax solutions to clients from many walks of life, locations and nationalities, our aim is to provide all our clients with the best quality of advice available in the industry. Chase Buchanan is not tied to any particular organisation so no bank, life or investment company influences the solutions we offer. We place emphasis on handling clients’ affairs discreetly and responsibly and work internationally helping clients with UK pensions, investment strategies and reviewing existing investments or portfolios alongside tax planning with the help of our tax accountant and barrister. We pride ourselves on providing the highest levels of service possible with a no strings attached approach to creating tailored financial solutions. Show less

Ski Instructor

• Nov 2014 - Present

Senior Private Banker

• May 2012 - Jul 2014

• Managed portfolios of high net worth individuals and provided a financial concierge service. • Used broad knowledge of global economics, lending, investment, trust and financial planning to meet client needs. • Tailored financial solutions for clients that met their financial, family and personal goals. • Met income, asset acquisition and client service targets. Accomplished this in a challenging economic environment and an adjustment from an international business arena to the domestic Canadian business arena. Show less

Business Development Manager

• Jul 2010 - Nov 2011

• Developed relationships with existing and new Independent Financial Advisers, Accountants and Law Firms in Far East Asia. • Travelled to the region regularly. Arranged itinerary, meetings and travel arrangements. • Worked closely with these intermediaries to deliver technical product provider support for International Pensions via UK pension transfers, discretionary asset management, banking and International Mutual Funds. • Exceeded revenue growth targets by managing a regular contact program. • Used professional networks, advisor groups to leverage contacts and obtain new business. • Facilitated enhanced due diligence. Updated and recorded all details to meet strict internal policy and regulatory compliance requirements. Show less

Senior Consultant

• Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

• Accepted a 12-month contract with this independent financial advisory business. My task was to successfully clean up a "toxic" environment. Personally selected for this project based on my knowledge, integrity and experience as an advisor and as a respected, professional Independent Financial Advisor, Counsellor, Negotiator • Tasked by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) to remedy investment mis-selling. This involved providing reports to the FSC and recommendations regarding authorised persons and their professional conduct to the Board of Directors. Approved and licenced by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission to conduct investment business • Analysed client holdings, investment policies and procedures to ensure requirements were met. • Identified acquisition opportunities for CFSL to acquire and develop an international pension business. Playing a key role in the transition and business development activities resulted in a solvent and a successful up and running business. The business was successfully sold. Show less

Corporate Investment Advisor

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

• Advised offshore entities on banking, asset management and liquidity management. • Designed structured products that were tailored to individual client needs. • Managed third party counterparty risk for the client and the bank. • Managed equity/bond investment strategies on a consultative relationship basis for captive insurance companies, institutional investors, trusts and companies. • Advised offshore entities on banking, asset management and liquidity management. • Designed structured products that were tailored to individual client needs. • Managed third party counterparty risk for the client and the bank. • Managed equity/bond investment strategies on a consultative relationship basis for captive insurance companies, institutional investors, trusts and companies.

Director

• Jan 2005 - Jun 2007

• Board Director responsible for the company balance sheet and profit and loss account. The parent company was the Alexander Forbes Group. A JOH listed company registered major Financial Institution based in South Africa. • Set and achieved a personal sales goal from a book of high net worth clients consisting of private individuals, trusts and companies. • Known within the group for investment technical capability and invited to be a member of the Investment Selection Committee for Alexander Forbes. Monitored existing funds and approved new investment funds for recommendation to clients. Worked in conjunction with an external ratings agency, Old Broad Street Research. • Recruited, trained and mentored advisors to achieve an established level of competency and ensured this level was maintained. • In conjunction with the Managing Director, responsible for all reporting related to compliance, sales quality and financial reporting. • Lead an initiative with the Insurance Brokerage arm in the commercial risk arena. Primarily Directors and Officers Liability Insurance and other Professional Indemnity Insurers. This involved other partners (underwriters) such as Chubb and AIG via the Lloyds of London Market. This also enhanced my knowledge of the captive insurance market. Show less