RUSSELL D.

SASLOW
498 Ackerson Avenue a Wyckoff, New Jersey 07481 a rsaslow@verizon.net
(201) 485-8477 Home a (917) 797-3671 Cell
Dedicated top-performing Financial and Investment Professional possessing highly
refined account funds management and strategic planning skills and in-depth kno
wledge of investment products with a record of operational improvements and impe
ccable client service.
NEW BUSINESS a- RELATIONSHIP SALES a- OPERATIONS a- LEADERSHIP
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
a Highly experienced Investment Solutions and Mutual Funds Specialist with 18 ye
ars of accomplishments in the brokerage industry and investment products includi
ng mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and bonds
a Possesses exceptional skills in building new and fostering existing client rel
ationships, assessing client needs, demonstrating the value of personal wealth m
anagement, and providing investment advice
a Exceptional proactive business development skills; detail oriented and resourc
eful with refined analytical and problem solving abilities, and expertise in rec
ommending the best offering to clients based on client profiling and suitability
assessments
a Financial leader and team builder exhibiting strength, focus, and results with
demonstrated abilities as an innovative and strategic thinker and the ability a
nd experience to take measured risks to meet corporate objectives
a Exhibits organizational leadership and superior change management skills resul
ting in project and program initiative achievements and bottom line improvements
; successful cross-functional trainer
a Recipient of Top Performer ratings across multiple professional reviews
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS/SKILLS
a Successfully developed and implemented new initiatives for improved operationa
l growth of the mutual fund department of Muriel Siebert & Co.; refined and orga
nized mutual fund program pricing including a menu of current products, and conc
urrently reached out to new fund companies resulting in improved positioning and
competition with large rival brokerages
a Increased Muriel Siebert & Co. mutual fund department revenues by 100%; attrac
ted new institutional and retail investors with significant assets through refer
rals from satisfied clients
a Consistently received Top Honors from Smart Money Magazine and Kiplingers in a
nnual surveys of top brokerage mutual fund markets
a Received recognition of exceptional sales efforts from Pimco, Franklin Templet
on, and Oppenheimer
a Achieved the second highest score on the Series 7 licensing exam in the histor
y of McLaughlin, Piven, Vogel Securities
a Computer proficiencies: Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; Morningstar Adviso
r; FBSI, ILX, Thomson/Reuters; Streetscape
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER March 2010-Present
REVIVE NORTHEAST DISTRIBUTORS LLC Wyckoff, New Jersey
Wholesale distributor of the Revive Energy Mint manufactured by Rylo Products wi
th offices in Denver CO
a Placed Revive Energy Mints in over 50 stores in Northern New Jersey through in
person sales calls.
a Introduced Revive Energy Mints to consumers by utilizing vending machines plac
ed in various stores and offices.
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER October 2010-Present
ADBLAST MOBILE ADVERTISING LLP Wyckoff, New Jersey
Mobile advertising and design firm targeting small business with a limited adver
tising budget.
a Offering small businesses a cost-effective means of mobile advertising.
a AdBlast offers several advertising platforms including Proximity Marketing Sof
tware for a narrow local market and banner advertising for broader distribution.
MANAGER OF MUTUAL FUND SERVICES October 1996-January 2010
MURIEL SIEBERT & CO., INC. New York, New York
The nationas oldest leading discount brokerage and is headed by the first woman
member of the NYSE.
a Spearheaded all trading and research of mutual funds and market trends; compre
hensive management of several hundred client accounts
a Lead the generation of new business through a variety of mediums including sem
inars, internet, and direct mailings; focused on sourcing and utilizing new rese
arch material to communicate with the client base
a Accurately analyzed financial needs of individual and institutional clients to
ensure fulfillment of investment goals; employed consultative and relationship
building skills
a Effectively managed and trained 12 registered traders and up to 30 customer se
rvice representatives; provided fund platform training to customer service perso
nnel enabling traders to focus on targeted client sales
a Launched a client satisfaction improvement initiative employing a variety of t
rading platforms and informational portals; resulted in expedient and streamline
d client service
FIXED INCOME SPECIALIST May 1992-October 1996
MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC. New York, New York
Securities and investment firm with locations in New York, Florida, Montana, Chi
cago, and Los Angeles
a Key team member of a lead investment team; created and implemented complex str
ategies to meet demand for a variety of client investment needs
a Excelled in the use of municipal bonds, unit investment trusts, treasury bonds
, and collateralized mortgage obligations to achieve client income goals; consis
tently met or exceeded sales goals
a Effectively utilized innovative investment products tailored to specific clien
t requirements; resulted in building assertive portfolios and excellent customer
service
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER April 1989-February 1992
UNITED SPIRIT CORPORATION New York, New York
Manufacturer and importer of menas and womenas casual clothing with offices in N
ew York and China, and factories in Panama.
a Achieved an over 300% increase in sales in 2 years through strong leadership,
organization, and targeted sales efforts
a Full-cycle recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and managing the national s
ales team; included 8 independent sales offices encompassing the U.S. market
a Excelled in collaboration with designers, production personnel, and textile su
ppliers for product design, raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes, and
site inspections; regular interaction with factory staff

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BACHELOR OF ARTS a" GEOGRAPHY/CARTOGRAPHIC ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Columbia, Missouri
LICENSES
a Series 6, 7 and 63 registered