1. BRIAN SOSEBEE
1172 Litchfield Lane, Burleson, Texas 76028
bbsosebee65@icloud.com
832-287-8257
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Professional with over 20 years of experience in account management, employee benefits, business
development, and marketing. Personal attributes include professional leadership, self-motivated,
detailed minded, good communication skills, and focus on providing quality customer services.
AREAS OF CAREER EMPHASIS
Account Management Employee Benefits Administration Contract Negotiations
Business Development (B2B) Consultative Sales and Marketing Presentation Skills
Human Resource Management Customer Service & Development Financial Analyst
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Financial Account Manager – Capitol Wealth Strategies – Irving, Tx 8/2016 to Present
Responsible for the expansion and business development through B2B sales with public schools.
Consulted with public school educators on their state pension and employee benefits.
Implemented marketing strategies to grow market share, profitable growth, and cross-sales.
Gathered financial data, financial plan analysis, designed and implemented investment strategies.
Educator - Westbury Christian School – Houston, Tx 8/2015 to 5/2016
Taught Government, Economics, Advanced Micro & Macro Economics.
Taught Personal Finance Concepts as part of Economic curriculum.
Coached Football and Baseball.
Developed lesson plans, evaluated, and measured progress of students.
Corporate Services Financial Consultant - E*TRADE Financial – Houston, Tx 3/2011 to 2/2015
(Position was a pilot regional program)
Responsible for the Account Management and Retention of 20 corporate relationships.
Consulted with over 500 individual C-Level Executives on their Employee Stock Options,
Pensions, and other employee benefits.
Served as local liaison with human resource departments and stock plan administrators.
Conducted individual and group presentations and Webinars.
Implemented marketing strategies to develop and expand business opportunities.
Cross-sold financial products and services to meet client needs and corporate sales goals.
Vice President, Financial Advisor – JPMorgan Chase – Houston, Tx 3/2010 to 3/2011
Consulted with individual and corporate clients on their retirement and investment plans.
Implemented marketing strategies to develop and grow new business and product sales.
Gathered financial data, financial plan analysis, designed and implemented investment strategies.
Consulted on potential risk to client’s portfolio and effective asset management strategies.
Managed investment services needs referred by 3 bank branches.
Provided on-site training with bankers on identifying client investment needs.
Wealth Consultant – Sovereign Investment Group – Houston, Tx 3/2009 to 3/2010
Operated independent financial services practice focused on employer benefit and health plans.
Implemented marketing strategies for business development and retention of B2B relationships.
Gathered financial data, financial plan analysis, designed and implemented investment strategies.
Consulted on potential risk to client’s portfolio and effective asset management strategies.
2. Sr. Financial Advisor – AIG VALIC Financial Services – Houston, Tx 10/2003 to 3/2009
Managed a financial service program with focus on personal financial education, retirement
planning, employee benefits, and investment products and services.
Consistently ranked within the top 2 offices in annual sales out of 14 programs.
Assisted in the account management, plan design, and retention of employee benefits, 401k
plans, and individual retirement plans.
Assisted with the benefit enrollment process with knowledge of ERISA and regulatory policies.
Performed account management for 450 clients responsible for over $40 million in assets.
Collaborated as program liaison with internal and extended partners to develop and retain
business and sales goals.
Served as a senior advisor and trained junior advisors on identifying cross-sale opportunities.
Conducted HR functions such as recruiting, training, performance reviews, and payroll.
Financial Advisor – Morgan Stanley – Houston, Tx 1/2000 to 10/2003
Provided financial advice and brokerage services to individual and corporate clients.
Provided training on retirement plans, employee benefits, and retirement income distribution.
Conducted marketing strategies through telephone campaigns to qualify prospects and grow client
and new business relationships.
Performed account management and retention efforts for 150 clients worth $10 million in assets.
Researched employee benefits, equities, mutual fund, annuity, and life insurance products to
incorporate in plan design and reduce risk to client portfolios.
Planned, coordinated, and conducted sales presentations and seminars with prospective clients.
Program Director – The Citadel Group – Rosenberg, Tx 12/1998 to 11/1999
Designed and implemented an alternative school program (this was a pilot start-up program).
Provided operational management of program including the hiring, training, and staff supervision.
Performed fiscal management, budget development, costs analysis, P&L responsibilities.
Managed accounting, payroll, and employee compensation.
Assisted in development of RFP contract negotiations with community programs.
Program Director – Tarrant County MHMR Services – Ft. Worth, Tx 6/1991 to 12/1998
(Held multiple positions with this company from entry level to upper management)
Directed the administrative oversight of a division of 9 program sites (total of 110 employees).
Division was one of the largest divisions of the organization.
Performed fiscal management of a $5 million budget, including budget development, costs
analysis, cash flow projections, accounting, P&L responsibilities.
Facilitated committees dealing with compensation, employee benefits, and employee training.
Facilitated the oversight of the RFP process for client services and employee benefits.
Implemented employee productivity initiatives that lead to more efficient delivery of service and
resulted in a 100% compliance rate with state requirement – a 40% increase from previous year.
Reorganized service system which increased revenue by 20% increase and cut 40% in expenses.
EDUCATION
Graduate Work in Business Administration, Amberton University GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Abilene Christian University GPA 3.2
Rice University Professional School for Certified Financial Planning
Computer skills consist of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other programs.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Texas General Lines Agent (Group 1 for Life, Health, HMO) License
Security License consist of Series 7 and 66
Certified Financial Planner – Rice University – obtained CFP® designation in 2007