M. David Kuipers

Experience

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  U.S. Bank

  May 1994 - Apr 2006

  Responsible for Program Management of 1400 licensed bankers across 24 states generating $40MM in revenues annually. Acted as key contact with Retail Bank Management in forming cross business line partnerships and alliances. Managed internal team of 12 wholesalers in support of sales channel. Responsibilities includes sales management, corporate communications, budget/reporting, events, compensation/incentives and marketing. Attended numerous industry events and senior leadership forums participating as panel speaker or subject matter expert on bank platform programs. Show less 2001-2003 Bank / Market President, VP: Sixth largest territory in USB footprint / 22 FTE, Pinnacle award winner every quarter, Manager of the Year in 2001. (Top half percent of bank managers)1999-2001 District Retail Sales Manager, VP: Managed bank cluster of six branches downtown Minneapolis/ St. Paul with 25 FTE. Responsible for the Minnesota new banker training school hiring, training, and placing 60 new bankers annually. Top Region in 2000, Top Tier Award. 1994-1999: Personal Banker (licensed, small business)Responsible for top clients and business portfolio of the branch. Show less

  • Platform Investments Program Manager

    Mar 2003 - Apr 2006

  • Bank Management Experience

    May 1994 - Mar 2003
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  Associated Bank

  Apr 2006 - Jan 2015

  SVP, Private Banking Regional Manager, Associated Private Client ServicesMarket leader responsible for the Private Banking business in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Management responsibilities includes oversight of four Private Banking offices in Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park and Bloomington. Responsible for the build up of the Private Client Services business in Minneapolis marketplace as the Regional Director of Wealth Management with management experience in Private Banking, Trust and Investment Management/Brokerage. Show less Member of the Associated Wealth Management executive team reporting directly to the CEO of Associated Wealth Management. Responsible for the coordination of sales activities and support across the core Wealth Managment lines of business including Private Banking, Trust, Brokerage, and Investment Management. Specific responsibilities included the build out of the Private Banking business unit within Wealth Management, establishing a Financial Planning practice within the organization, and coordination of the annual Strategic Planning activities of the division. Acted as key liaison between lines of business within Wealth Management, as well as the primary cross business line partner contact for Commercial Banking and corporate functions. Show less Responsible for the Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Regions for Associated Investment Services (ASBC Retail Brokerage). Managed a team of 11 Financial Consultants and 30+ Licensed Bankers responsible for delivering Investment and Insurance solutions to our Retail Bank clients. Improved regional performance to consistently exceed goal, while providing executive level support to the line of business. Promoted to Director of Sales Administration, SVP reporting directly to the CEO of Wealth Management. Show less

  • Senior Vice President, Regional Manager- Private Client Services

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Senior Vice President, Regional Director of Wealth Management

    Nov 2009 - Mar 2012

  • Director of Sales Administration, Senior Vice President

    Aug 2007 - Jun 2011

  • Regional Sales Manager, Associated Investment Services

    Apr 2006 - Aug 2007
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  Associated Bank

  Jul 2015 - now

  M. David KuipersPresident and CEO, Associated Investment Services Associated Bank Private WealthDavid Kuipers is the President and CEO of Associated Investment Services (AIS), Private Wealth. He is responsible for all investment management and insurance offerings for the broker-dealer, registered investment advisor and insurance agency leading the business line since 2015. Kuipers has led the transformation of the business improving profitability, quality of revenues, client experience and financial advisor productivity. Kuipers recently was awarded the Kehrer Bielan Top Director Award for Large Bank Investment Management Programs in 2022. (Ranked #3) and has been nominated for this award again in 2023. Mr. Kuipers role at Associated has recently been expanded to include strategic planning and IT roadmap prioritization/digital strategy for the Wealth Management division.Kuipers has more than 30 years of Wealth Management and Private Banking experience. He has held senior leadership positions with Associated Investment Services, Associated Trust Company and Private Banking during his 15+ years at Associated.Kuipers holds a master's degree in business administration in Financial Services Management from the University of St. Thomas Graduate School and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Thomas. His certifications include FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, 53, 63, as well as life and health insurance licenses. Show less M. David Kuipers named president and CEO with Associated Investment ServicesMINNEAPOLIS – July 15, 2015 – David Kuipers, senior vice president with Associated Bank, has been named president and CEO, Investment Services where he will oversee all investment management and insurance offerings. Associated Investment Services resides within the Private Client and Institutional Services division of Associated Bank that provides a comprehensive suite of products to affluent and high net worth clients through a collaborative team of private bankers, relationship managers and portfolio managers. Kuipers brings more than 20 years of private banking and wealth management industry experience in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul marketplace. His executive level background includes senior management experience in private banking, investment management, strategic planning, market expansion, line of business management/ restructure, personal and institutional trust, retail banking and brokerage. Prior to this role, Kuipers served in progressive leadership roles at Associated including regional management posts for Associated Investment Services, Associated Trust, and Private Banking, as well as the role of Wealth Management Director of Sales Administration and most recently Private Banking Business Manager.A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Kuipers earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and master's in business administration degree in financial services. Professionally, he holds the Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation and FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, 53, 65 and 24 securities licenses as well as life and health insurance licenses.Kuiper’s office is located at 12600 Whitewater Drive, Minnetonka, MN. Show less

  • President and CEO Associated Investment Services

    Jul 2015 - now

  • President & CEO Associated Investment Services

    Jul 2015 - now