Terry Nickels

Chief Operations Officer - Builder Partnerships at Builder Partnerships
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(386) 825-5501
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Littleton, Colorado, United States, US
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Experience

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Operations Officer - Builder Partnerships
      • Nov 2020 - Present

    • Chief Administrative Officer
      • Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

    • Controller
      • Jul 2015 - Mar 2020

    • President | CEO
      • Mar 2014 - Mar 2020

  • Wedge Partners
    • Greater Denver Area
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Sep 2007 - Mar 2014

      Chief Financial Officer – Chief Operations Officer - Wedge Partners Corporation & Geronimo Holding Inc. • Manage all necessary functions of the CFO’s position including: FP&A, general ledger accounting of both the individual company and consolidated operation, Broker Dealer activity, Private Wealth Management (Investment Advisor) activity, monthly close process (including consolidation of 2 US LLC’s), payroll process, payroll supervision, payroll tax payments, all business contract… Show more Chief Financial Officer – Chief Operations Officer - Wedge Partners Corporation & Geronimo Holding Inc. • Manage all necessary functions of the CFO’s position including: FP&A, general ledger accounting of both the individual company and consolidated operation, Broker Dealer activity, Private Wealth Management (Investment Advisor) activity, monthly close process (including consolidation of 2 US LLC’s), payroll process, payroll supervision, payroll tax payments, all business contract oversight including office leases and vendor management, legal matters of the firm, and tax matters of the firm. • All budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting and analysis for the firm. • Report and advise President/CEO, SVP, Director of Sales, Board of Directors, and Advisors on all financial and other related business matters of the firm, including input on strategic matters. • Chief Operations officer affiliated Brokerage Wedge Securities LLC • Monthly focus and other regulatory reporting, • Management of the financial audits of all business of the firm. • Management of banking relationships and treasury functions of the firm. • Responsible for interaction with regulatory authorities on all financial issues related to the firm • Supervision of 3 staff including the Compliance Officer, Operations manager, and an operations/compliance associate. • Manage all operational functions of the firm including brokerage operations, co-ordination of firm resources, and management of IT vendors/relationships and IT needs. • Intricately involved in the wind down of a Colorado based and registered Trust Bank, Mutual Funds & Hedge Funds • Transferred as CFO from Geronimo to Wedge as part of a business transaction Sept. 2007. Show less Chief Financial Officer – Chief Operations Officer - Wedge Partners Corporation & Geronimo Holding Inc. • Manage all necessary functions of the CFO’s position including: FP&A, general ledger accounting of both the individual company and consolidated operation, Broker Dealer activity, Private Wealth Management (Investment Advisor) activity, monthly close process (including consolidation of 2 US LLC’s), payroll process, payroll supervision, payroll tax payments, all business contract… Show more Chief Financial Officer – Chief Operations Officer - Wedge Partners Corporation & Geronimo Holding Inc. • Manage all necessary functions of the CFO’s position including: FP&A, general ledger accounting of both the individual company and consolidated operation, Broker Dealer activity, Private Wealth Management (Investment Advisor) activity, monthly close process (including consolidation of 2 US LLC’s), payroll process, payroll supervision, payroll tax payments, all business contract oversight including office leases and vendor management, legal matters of the firm, and tax matters of the firm. • All budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting and analysis for the firm. • Report and advise President/CEO, SVP, Director of Sales, Board of Directors, and Advisors on all financial and other related business matters of the firm, including input on strategic matters. • Chief Operations officer affiliated Brokerage Wedge Securities LLC • Monthly focus and other regulatory reporting, • Management of the financial audits of all business of the firm. • Management of banking relationships and treasury functions of the firm. • Responsible for interaction with regulatory authorities on all financial issues related to the firm • Supervision of 3 staff including the Compliance Officer, Operations manager, and an operations/compliance associate. • Manage all operational functions of the firm including brokerage operations, co-ordination of firm resources, and management of IT vendors/relationships and IT needs. • Intricately involved in the wind down of a Colorado based and registered Trust Bank, Mutual Funds & Hedge Funds • Transferred as CFO from Geronimo to Wedge as part of a business transaction Sept. 2007. Show less

  • Geronimo Holdings Inc.
    • Greater Denver Area
    • Chief Financial Officer - Vice President Finance
      • Sep 2006 - Sep 2007

      • Manage all necessary functions of the CFO’s position including: FP&A, general ledger accounting of both the individual company and consolidated operation, Broker Dealer activity, Private Wealth Management (Investment Advisor) activity, monthly close process (including consolidation of 2 US LLC’s), payroll process, payroll supervision, payroll tax payments, all business contract oversight including office leases and vendor management, legal matters of the firm, and tax matters of the… Show more • Manage all necessary functions of the CFO’s position including: FP&A, general ledger accounting of both the individual company and consolidated operation, Broker Dealer activity, Private Wealth Management (Investment Advisor) activity, monthly close process (including consolidation of 2 US LLC’s), payroll process, payroll supervision, payroll tax payments, all business contract oversight including office leases and vendor management, legal matters of the firm, and tax matters of the firm. • All budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting and analysis for the firm. • Report and advise President/CEO, SVP, Director of Sales, Board of Directors, and Advisors on all financial and other related business matters of the firm, including input on strategic matters. • Chief Operations officer affiliated Brokerage Wedge Securities LLC • Monthly focus and other regulatory reporting, • Management of the financial audits of all business of the firm. • Management of banking relationships and treasury functions of the firm. • Responsible for interaction with regulatory authorities on all financial issues related to the firm • Supervision of 3 staff including the Compliance Officer, Operations manager, and an operations/compliance associate. • Manage all operational functions of the firm including brokerage operations, co-ordination of firm resources, and management of IT vendors/relationships and IT needs. Show less • Manage all necessary functions of the CFO’s position including: FP&A, general ledger accounting of both the individual company and consolidated operation, Broker Dealer activity, Private Wealth Management (Investment Advisor) activity, monthly close process (including consolidation of 2 US LLC’s), payroll process, payroll supervision, payroll tax payments, all business contract oversight including office leases and vendor management, legal matters of the firm, and tax matters of the… Show more • Manage all necessary functions of the CFO’s position including: FP&A, general ledger accounting of both the individual company and consolidated operation, Broker Dealer activity, Private Wealth Management (Investment Advisor) activity, monthly close process (including consolidation of 2 US LLC’s), payroll process, payroll supervision, payroll tax payments, all business contract oversight including office leases and vendor management, legal matters of the firm, and tax matters of the firm. • All budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting and analysis for the firm. • Report and advise President/CEO, SVP, Director of Sales, Board of Directors, and Advisors on all financial and other related business matters of the firm, including input on strategic matters. • Chief Operations officer affiliated Brokerage Wedge Securities LLC • Monthly focus and other regulatory reporting, • Management of the financial audits of all business of the firm. • Management of banking relationships and treasury functions of the firm. • Responsible for interaction with regulatory authorities on all financial issues related to the firm • Supervision of 3 staff including the Compliance Officer, Operations manager, and an operations/compliance associate. • Manage all operational functions of the firm including brokerage operations, co-ordination of firm resources, and management of IT vendors/relationships and IT needs. Show less

    • Financial Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Vice President - Broker Dealer Controller
      • Mar 2003 - Sep 2006

      • Manage all necessary functions of the controller’s position including: general ledger accounting of all back office activity, accounting for all profit centers Broker Dealer activity (including the highest revenue producing group in the firm), month-end close process, monthly filing of focus reports, calculation of sales and trading desk commission payroll and reconciliation of the payroll accruals for the Broker Dealer (approx. yearly revenue of $50+ million). • Responsible for annual… Show more • Manage all necessary functions of the controller’s position including: general ledger accounting of all back office activity, accounting for all profit centers Broker Dealer activity (including the highest revenue producing group in the firm), month-end close process, monthly filing of focus reports, calculation of sales and trading desk commission payroll and reconciliation of the payroll accruals for the Broker Dealer (approx. yearly revenue of $50+ million). • Responsible for annual budgeting and forecasting for the Broker Dealer operations and analyzing results on a monthly basis. • Interface with operations team regarding strategic planning and pricing of transactions. • Manage the financial audit including resolution of all issues with auditors for the Broker Dealer operations. • Responsible for interaction with regulatory authorities on all financial issues related to firm. • Manage one staff (Junior Accountant) whose primary responsibilities are cash activity and defeasance/successor borrower accounting. Show less • Manage all necessary functions of the controller’s position including: general ledger accounting of all back office activity, accounting for all profit centers Broker Dealer activity (including the highest revenue producing group in the firm), month-end close process, monthly filing of focus reports, calculation of sales and trading desk commission payroll and reconciliation of the payroll accruals for the Broker Dealer (approx. yearly revenue of $50+ million). • Responsible for annual… Show more • Manage all necessary functions of the controller’s position including: general ledger accounting of all back office activity, accounting for all profit centers Broker Dealer activity (including the highest revenue producing group in the firm), month-end close process, monthly filing of focus reports, calculation of sales and trading desk commission payroll and reconciliation of the payroll accruals for the Broker Dealer (approx. yearly revenue of $50+ million). • Responsible for annual budgeting and forecasting for the Broker Dealer operations and analyzing results on a monthly basis. • Interface with operations team regarding strategic planning and pricing of transactions. • Manage the financial audit including resolution of all issues with auditors for the Broker Dealer operations. • Responsible for interaction with regulatory authorities on all financial issues related to firm. • Manage one staff (Junior Accountant) whose primary responsibilities are cash activity and defeasance/successor borrower accounting. Show less

  • Consulting
    • Greater Denver Area
    • Consultant
      • Apr 2002 - Mar 2003

      • Consulting opportunities included operational process improvement, general accounting activities and audit project management. • Consulting opportunities included operational process improvement, general accounting activities and audit project management.

  • Schneider Securities
    • Greater Denver Area
    • Contoller/Director of Operations
      • Sep 1997 - Mar 2002

      Controller/Director of Operations • Manage all necessary functions of the controller’s position to include, but not limited to, all general ledger accounting, monthly production of the financial reports, monthly filing of focus reports, processing of registered representative and staff bi-monthly payroll, cash management including cash flow statements to partners and reconciliation of bank accounts, reconciliation of clearing agent monthly records, fixed assets, and the accounts payable… Show more Controller/Director of Operations • Manage all necessary functions of the controller’s position to include, but not limited to, all general ledger accounting, monthly production of the financial reports, monthly filing of focus reports, processing of registered representative and staff bi-monthly payroll, cash management including cash flow statements to partners and reconciliation of bank accounts, reconciliation of clearing agent monthly records, fixed assets, and the accounts payable function. • Manage the financial audit with auditors and interact with auditing firm on all issues related to the audit and tax return. • Responsible for interaction with regulatory authorities on all financial issues related to firm. • Manage six staff (4 Operations, 1 Purchases and Sales [P&S], and 1 Accounts Payable). Manager Operations Manage all operational activity for firm to include the clearing agent relationship, selection of staff, risk exposure to firm from operational activity, interact with firm directors on all issues which are operational in nature, manage staff and function of P&S department, and other responsibilities as necessary. Assistant Manager Operations • Responsible for daily management of margin risk system, including disbursement of daily list of accounts which have margin calls, calculation of margin calls, and all other duties of a margin clerk. • Provide service to over 200 registered representatives nationwide. This involves assistance with trade issues, disbursement of confirmations, transference of money and stock between accounts and other firms. • Oversee and perform all cashiering duties. • Also provide assistance in selection of personnel within the operations department and supervision of all employees within said department. Show less Controller/Director of Operations • Manage all necessary functions of the controller’s position to include, but not limited to, all general ledger accounting, monthly production of the financial reports, monthly filing of focus reports, processing of registered representative and staff bi-monthly payroll, cash management including cash flow statements to partners and reconciliation of bank accounts, reconciliation of clearing agent monthly records, fixed assets, and the accounts payable… Show more Controller/Director of Operations • Manage all necessary functions of the controller’s position to include, but not limited to, all general ledger accounting, monthly production of the financial reports, monthly filing of focus reports, processing of registered representative and staff bi-monthly payroll, cash management including cash flow statements to partners and reconciliation of bank accounts, reconciliation of clearing agent monthly records, fixed assets, and the accounts payable function. • Manage the financial audit with auditors and interact with auditing firm on all issues related to the audit and tax return. • Responsible for interaction with regulatory authorities on all financial issues related to firm. • Manage six staff (4 Operations, 1 Purchases and Sales [P&S], and 1 Accounts Payable). Manager Operations Manage all operational activity for firm to include the clearing agent relationship, selection of staff, risk exposure to firm from operational activity, interact with firm directors on all issues which are operational in nature, manage staff and function of P&S department, and other responsibilities as necessary. Assistant Manager Operations • Responsible for daily management of margin risk system, including disbursement of daily list of accounts which have margin calls, calculation of margin calls, and all other duties of a margin clerk. • Provide service to over 200 registered representatives nationwide. This involves assistance with trade issues, disbursement of confirmations, transference of money and stock between accounts and other firms. • Oversee and perform all cashiering duties. • Also provide assistance in selection of personnel within the operations department and supervision of all employees within said department. Show less

    • Professional Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Management Accountant/Inter-territory Accountant
      • Jan 1996 - Jul 1997

      • Produce sections of the firm’s monthly management accounts report to be distributed to local and regional management groups, including analysis of the income statement as well as various balance sheet accounts. • Correspond with the management group in relation to questions generated by the monthly accounts, including reconciliation of accounts and correction of bookings. • Maintain the fixed assets register for all CIS offices (Value: $8 million), including the monthly booking of… Show more • Produce sections of the firm’s monthly management accounts report to be distributed to local and regional management groups, including analysis of the income statement as well as various balance sheet accounts. • Correspond with the management group in relation to questions generated by the monthly accounts, including reconciliation of accounts and correction of bookings. • Maintain the fixed assets register for all CIS offices (Value: $8 million), including the monthly booking of depreciation as well as verifying the input by the statutory accounting team of acquisitions/dispositions of assets. • Account for Inter-territory receivables/payables, including the reconciliation of all PW Russia accounts with other PW offices world wide, as well as tracking of payments made/received. Show less • Produce sections of the firm’s monthly management accounts report to be distributed to local and regional management groups, including analysis of the income statement as well as various balance sheet accounts. • Correspond with the management group in relation to questions generated by the monthly accounts, including reconciliation of accounts and correction of bookings. • Maintain the fixed assets register for all CIS offices (Value: $8 million), including the monthly booking of… Show more • Produce sections of the firm’s monthly management accounts report to be distributed to local and regional management groups, including analysis of the income statement as well as various balance sheet accounts. • Correspond with the management group in relation to questions generated by the monthly accounts, including reconciliation of accounts and correction of bookings. • Maintain the fixed assets register for all CIS offices (Value: $8 million), including the monthly booking of depreciation as well as verifying the input by the statutory accounting team of acquisitions/dispositions of assets. • Account for Inter-territory receivables/payables, including the reconciliation of all PW Russia accounts with other PW offices world wide, as well as tracking of payments made/received. Show less

Education

  • Western State Colorado University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
    1987 - 1991

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