Mike Barker
MBA
Sr. Franchise Field Vice President
- 1240 Winnowing Way, Suite 102 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
Years with Firm
Years with the Firm may include time with Ameriprise Financial as a financial advisor or in a supporting role, including as a field leader.Years with Firm
Territory Retention Rate
Territory retention rate represents the percentage of financial advisors in the Field Vice President's territory who remained with Ameriprise Financial, during the previous calendar year.Territory Retention Rate
My territory
Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina
How I work to support your success
I am responsible for ensuring that advisors have access to resources to run and grow their practice. By combining the vision you establish for your practice with the support from my team and resources from Ameriprise, you'll have the opportunity to experience growth, equity ownership and success.
My team and I will work with you to:
- Optimize practice efficiencies to help drive improved margins
- Drive practice value or equity
- Understand how to effectively operate as a CEO of your practice
- Protect your practice from the unexpected and prepare for your retirement with a customized succession plan
Career highlights
- Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2008
- Ameriprise Outstanding Leader Award, 2014 and 2019
Other interests
- Traveling
- Family movie nights
- Softball with the children
- Staying active: snow skiing, softball, golf, etc.
My Leadership Team
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Responsibilities
Matt is responsible for sourcing and evaluating experienced advisors, including franchisees, associate financial advisors and advisors coming from acquired practices.
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For advisors interested in growing their client acquisition business and improving their marketing strategies, Ryan coaches advisors on how to incorporate a systematic marketing process within their practice. He helps advisors share their story, promote their brand, leverage online resources and be proactive in the digital world of social media. To do this, Ryan will focus on helping you consistently execute on a referral strategy, implement an effective client and prospect communication plan, and help you build your digital presence.
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Kevin Sevlie, CFP®, RICP®, APMA®
Senior Manager, Franchise Recruiting and EngagementResponsibilities
Kevin works closely with successful teams to help them to find and develop new talent; this includes support staff, associate financial advisors and experienced advisors wanting to join a team. He also works with new advisors joining our firm to guide them through a successful transition and onboard process. Kevin is also available to assist advisors with business planning and determining which corporate resources to work with for coaching and support.
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Emily specializes in helping advisors drive growth through new business opportunities. She is the primary point of contact for increasing assets and revenue through product solutions. Additionally, she works with advisors on strategies to move up market and go deep with their best clients.
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Julie provides administrative and operational support, and also coordinates meetings, training and seminars. Julie is the point person for advisor questions, and proactively works with advisors to ensure they receive the support they need.
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For advisors interested in growing their financial planning business, Eduardo works with advisors to create a systematic process for their practice. Eduardo helps identify how to engage clients/prospects in advice conversations and produce simplified deliverables to increase capacity and drive business through the financial planning client service model.
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Responsibilities
Sarab helps practices manage change and create efficiencies by implementing repeatable and consistent business processes.