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JOHN De WITT BOWMAN

PO Box 430 Warwick, NY 10990-0430 Home (845) 595-6127 Cell (917) 886-6508 johnbowman@optonline.net

SUMMARY
Licensed Financial Services Professional (FINRA Series 7, Series 31, and Series 66) with extensive Trust and Investment Management expertise is skilled in sales, marketing, relationship management and operations; and has managed numerous projects in all these concentrations. A recognized builder of client relationships, both in the US and globally, who focuses on providing service in support of innovative financial products and services.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TIF FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC (Formerly affiliated with UHLMANN PRICE SECURITIES, LLC) Director of Client Services from June, 2009 to Present Deputy Manager of an Alternative Investment Fund Management Company (RIA) that offers multiple strategies under GIPS compliant fund structures and separately managed accounts. Accomplishments include: Member of team that secured commitments exceeding $60 Million on an Algorithmic Trading Program. Devised and implemented relationship building strategies, including new prospect database and pipeline. Prepare sales literature, website content, and periodic client correspondence with performance summaries. Maintain Forms ADV Part I, Part 2A and 2B and edit / contribute mailings to new and existing clients. Complete Regulatory Filings, review KYC/AML Compliance Procedures, and reply to due diligence inquiries. Prepare annual RIA Acknowledgement. UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Financial Advisor from June of 2006 to May of 2009 Developed and managed new wealth management relationships with Institutional and High Net Worth Individual investors, providing service during the financial crisis and the extensive reorganization of this Broker/Dealer: Nationally recognized for new business achievements. Managed P/L for individual practice, concentrating on gathering assets and maximizing account profitability. Distributed derivatives, mutual funds, wraps & separately managed accounts, ETFs, insurance & credit products. Managed trusts and the liquidation of several large estates. Successfully retained business during closure of New York branch and relocation to New Jersey. MORGAN STANLEY & CO. Financial Advisor from October 2005 to June 2006 Enrolled in Professional Foundations Program that was discontinued during first m onth of production. WEST SHORE CONSULTING SERVICES Independent Consultant from October of 2001 to October of 2005 Performed special projects and assignments for non-profit organizations, for-profit start-ups, and existing businesses; formed a consulting entity that exists today. Some activities were performed on a pro-bono basis and others have been paid assignments including the following: Prepared the offering material, website content & sales literature for an offering of Alternative Investme nts. Participated in efforts that realized $4 Million in seed money for a start-up international broker/dealer (B/D). Coordinated plans for establishing a Trust business for a $30 Billion asset management firm. Planned and implemented a Fund of Funds audit in connection with a $20 Million lawsuit. Performed accounting system integration projects and financial analysis for HVAC Wholesaler & family office.

John D. Bowman Page 2 US BANK TRUST NEW YORK (Formerly BANKAMERICA NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY) Vice President & Manager from October of 1992 to October of 2001 Manager of Bank of Americas International Trust business with representatives in New York, London, Hong Kong, Mumbai, and Buenos Aires. Participated in the sale of this business to US Bank and stayed on to continue marketing efforts, coordinate business integration projects, manage accounts and supervise domestic Relationship Managers: Leading member of team that built a preeminent Trust business and sold it for three times book value. Successfully conducted a global marketing campaign in the process of developing and selling this business. Served as Deputy Manager of the New York Trust offices of Bank of America and US Bank. Specialized in International Project Finance & Structured Products Relationship Management/Administration. Directly supervised a team of eight Relationship Managers with more than $35 Million annual gross revenue. Provided on-going training and support to Relationship Managers, Administrators, and support staff. Served as Project Manager responsible for all integration projects following three corporate acquisitions. Served on a planning and re-engineering team with management consultants from McKinsey & Company. Achieved profitable growth through business transitions and outsourcing that resulted in 50% staff reductions. Set up and managed a unit that provided inter-departmental proof & control, compliance and billing services. Coordinated the New York and London portions of two trust accounting and tickler systems conversions. Managed the implementation and training for MIS reporting and compliance systems across 3 business lines. Managed the consolidation and updating of Policies & Procedures and controlled all subsequent changes. Served as liaison to internal & external auditors, state bank examiners, and US and foreign Regulators. Coordinated and supervised all contract, temporary, and project-specific staff and vendors. Negotiated complex contracts and service level agreements, both in-house and with third party vendors. Wrote sales literature and marketing pieces; responded to RFPs and due diligence inquiries. Set up, maintained and tested departmental offsite disaster recovery procedures. Served as a member of both banks Trust Review Committees. CITIBANK, NA Senior Trust Officer from January of 1986 to April of 1992 Managed a Trust portfolio that included Citibanks two largest Trust relationships and supervised a team of Trust Administrators: Served as the Relationship Manager for all Citicorp Debt & Equity offerings, including all structured products. Served as the Product and Relationship Manager for $80 Billion Mexican Brady Bond program. Performed Investor Relations, including oversight of Citicorp shareholder meetings and other investor events. Served as a member of Citibanks Trust Review Committee. CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, NA Trust Administrator from October of 1984 to December of 1985 Administered a portfolio of Trust and Agency accounts: Set up new accounts and monitored compliance with trust indentures and other governing documents. Answered client inquiries, performed cash management activities, and directed Principal and Interest Payments. Processed maturities, redemptions, escheatment and corporate actions. Prepared annual reviews and special reports for Trust Review Committee. AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE GROUP Underwriter and Adjuster from October 1978 to October 1983 Underwrote High risk casualty policies. Adjusted Medical Claims referred for exceptions to Usual & Customary medical guidelines.

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AWARDS
UBS Financial Services, Inc. - Named to The Leaders Circle International Securitization Report - Twice named Best Trustee in Latin America (Team award) Cornell University - Presented with a Certificate of Appreciation Citibank, NA - Presented with the Service Excellence Award

SERVICE ON BOARDS
Triumph Investment Master Fund - Director Eco-Grid affiliate of CEEP, Inc. - Member of Board of Advisors Greenwood Lake Association for the Arts - Treasurer Fraunces Tavern Museum - Former Board Member, Registrar and Assistant Treasurer 16 East 98th Owners, Inc. - Former President

EDUCATION / TRAINING
Tulane University Law School
Certificate in Corporate Governance

Harvard University Graduate School of Design


Certificates in Urban Planning and Urban Land Economics

University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts, Economics. Admitted as full time University Student following Junior year of High School Served as officer of International Association of Students in Economics and Commerce (AIESEC). Presented a program to area High School Students for the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Performed statistical research at a Medical Center Intensive Care Unit. Coordinated the construction of a small public chapel. Served as officer of Chi Psi Fraternity chapter.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook software; SEI, AMTrust, and Accutrust Securities Accounting and Valuation software; QuickBooks Accounting Software, Epicor Accounting and Inventory software; Various Investor Record Keeping software and proprietary desktop applications

SECURITIES LICENSES
FINRA Series 7, 31 & 66 (CRD #4994362)

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