ASH BHATNAGAR, CFP

10 Barbara Lane, Titusville, New Jersey 08560

Home: (609) 883-9862, Cell: (609) 462-5756, Email:
ab604a2a@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Highly dependable, innovative, and results oriented business unit
manager with significant experience leading and organizing teams to
achieve an outcome. Background includes expertise in project
management, product/marketing management, business management and
technology management. Direct business negotiation at all levels
internally, with clients, and with vendors.
ACCOMPLISMENTS
* Write articles and currently serve as an internal expert for the
Financial Panning Association.
* Speaker at multiple associations as well as National Regulatory
Services.
* Lead banking and investment integration campaign to build assets
in both products.
* Increased investment business from $70 million to $3 Billion AUM
in two years.
* Lead, created, and implemented operational and vendor improvements
to save $2 million across JP Morgan.
* Member of investment policy and asset allocation committee.
* Speaker at multiple professional conferences as industry expert.
EXPERIENCE
Omnivest Group, Princeton, NJ 10/2009 - Present
Director
* Manage marketing, operations and technology for ultra-high net
worth and family office independent RIA.
* Manage clients assets utilizing a combination of alternative
assets, fixed income manages and models.
* Implemented a multi-custodian portfolio management system
specifically for the ultra-high net worth client.
* Create and implement a highly customized operational processes
based on client's needs.
* Create marketing plan and pitchbook to attract new clients.
* Manage relationships with alternative investment managers.
* Manage ultra-high net worth client relationships on an ongoing
basis.
RIAICO, Titusville NJ 9/2007 - 10/2009
President
* Create solutions that will allow independent RIAs to manage their
business with efficiency and ease.
 * Evaluate compliance and operational needs and implement technology
integrated solutions for independent RIA office. Solutions include
a combination of compliance, technology, operations and process
improvements.
* Create compliance manuals relative to RIA's needs.
* Create a solution for paperless office that integrates into
compliance procedures.
Palmer Square Capital Advisors, Princeton, NJ 2006 - 2007
Director of Project Management and Product Marketing
* Manage all aspects of investment and advisory products for high
net worth and family office independent RIA.
* Manage end to end execution for managed accounts products which
includes fee schedules, manager relations, vendor management,
technology, and operations.
* Manage client relationship on an ongoing basis.
JP Morgan- Private Client Services, New York, NY 2002 - 2006

Senior Market Officer

* Manage Private Bank sales activities for NJ and CT which includes
Banking, Investments and Trusts.
* Managed conversion project of investment products with the merger
of JP Morgan and Bank One.
* Managed conversion project for the merger of trust and banking
systems between JP Morgan and Bank One.
* Managed projects related to meeting various compliance
requirements.
* Managed a staff of 20 people which included sales and
administration.
VP -Senior Director of Wealth Management
* Senior Manager of advisory products which includes separate
account wrap (PMP), mutual funds wrap (MMFP), proprietary managed
accounts program (PAM), and annual fee-based product (AFBA.)
* Generated $3 billion in new sales in my tenure.
* Managed sales and marketing activity for seven internal
wholesalers dedicated to advisory products.
* Presented proposals to clients with reps to generate new sales or
retain assets.
* Managed and developed relationships with fund and money management
firms.
* Managed advisory technology platform and managed all vendor
relations.
* Managed strategy, development and marketing of new products and
product enhancements.
* Launched Multiple Strategy Accounts program and integrated into
brokerage and banking products.
* Launched Offshore Mutual Funds Wrap product.
* Integrated trust and investment services with brokerage investment
 products.
* Managed all aspects of multi-million dollar projects which
included managing technology, marketing, vendor management and
contract negotiations.
* Determined new product strategy targeting specific markets and
clients.
* Created business plans and presentations, including P&L, for new
products and product enhancements.
* Presented new business strategy to all business unit owners and
operations departments to create synergy and efficient execution.
* Created and implemented both internal and external
marketing/communication campaigns for all products.
* Created marketing material for new developments.
* Trained new advisors on a monthly basis and as needed for new
product launches.
* Established and communicated all policies related to operations
and compliance.
* Responsible for all advisory Sales and P&L.
* Implemented plan to save over $2 million in 2003 for managed
products.
* Negotiated contract with National Financial for savings across
entire firm.
* Member of Sales Committee to monitor revenue and forecasts.
* Managed all marketing efforts with advertising firm related to
advisory products.
* Lead Investment Policy Committee for mutual funds, money managers
and asset allocation.
* Professional speaker at client and industry conferences for
managed accounts, financial planning and the economy.
Bank of New York, Pershing Division, Jersey City, NJ 1995 - 2002
Project Manager - Managed Accounts
* Project manager for private label versions of online separate
managed accounts.
* Managed third party vendor evaluation and implementation process
to enhance product offerings.

* Evaluated various technologies to enhance product offerings and

created multiple business strategies.
* Managed product rollout utilizing staff (up to 35) from multiple
departments.
Product Manager - Investment Research
* Managed Mutual Funds Investment Research and Consulting business
unit.
* Improved investment consulting business sales by 200%.
* Evaluated performance of Money Managers for managed accounts
program.
Project Manager - Investment Research
 * Developed relationships with third party research providers and
implemented research content on website.
* Develop and Mange project to launch investment research via the
web.
* Develop and Manage project to launch mutual funds screening tool
via the web.
EDUCATION / LICENSES
Masters in Business Administration in General Management Rutgers
University 1993
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering NJIT 1988
Series 7 and Series 63 (expired) 1999
CERTIFIED FIANACIAL PLANNER(TM) 2006
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