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Ryan A. Ulrich

Phoenix

Summary

Results-oriented External Wholesaler with expertise in territory development and advisor relationship management. Developed and directed strategic sales programs across Arizona, New Mexico, and El Paso, achieving significant market share expansion and strengthening institutional partnerships. Focused on driving consistent sales growth through disciplined business planning.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director

Manulife John Hancock Investments
Phoenix
03.2022 - Current

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  • Strengthened advisor relationships across territory by analyzing retirement plan books and identifying opportunities for enhanced investment menus.
  • Conducted fund comparisons using Morningstar reports, rolling returns, peer analytics, and style-drift analysis to effectively position strategies.
  • Developed plan growth strategies using BrightScope data and recordkeeper intelligence to uncover market opportunities and enhance plan-level engagement.
  • Created and delivered a widely used Social Security presentation covering program history, current funding status, legislative outlook, and advisor‑focused application.

Senior Business Consultant

John Hancock Investment Management
01.2017 - Current

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Senior Business Consultant – Team Lead

John Hancock Investment Management | 2017 – 2022

  • Led and mentored Internal Product Specialist team, coaching on sales process, investment messaging, and advisor engagement strategy to improve team effectiveness.
  • Manage and prioritize high‑volume business pipelines across multiple Western U.S. territories; partner with external wholesalers to drive advisor adoption and AUM growth.
  • Provided advisors with portfolio construction insights using Morningstar Direct, YCharts, and proprietary research to enhance investment selection and model design.
  • Collaborated with product, marketing, and national accounts to strengthen competitive positioning and improve field sales effectiveness.
  • Recognized as a go‑to resource for capital markets updates, competitive analysis, and consultative investment conversations.

Life and Annuity Wholesaler

MassMutual
01.2014 - 01.2017

Education

BS - Sport and Recreation Management

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
01-2001

Skills

  • Investment analysis
  • Portfolio construction
  • Capital Markets
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Morningstar Direct
  • Y-Charts
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

References

Available upon request.

Licenses And Credentials

  • Series 6, 2011
  • Series 63, 2011
  • Series 66, 2011
  • Series 7, 2011

Timeline

Associate Director

Manulife John Hancock Investments
03.2022 - Current

Senior Business Consultant

John Hancock Investment Management
01.2017 - Current

Life and Annuity Wholesaler

MassMutual
01.2014 - 01.2017

BS - Sport and Recreation Management

University of Iowa
Ryan A. Ulrich