Samuel Long

Experience

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  Chicago Board of Trade

  Jun 1984 - Nov 1987

  Options Trader/ Seat Holder

  Brokered and executed options contracts and strategies for proprietary and customer accounts.

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  Archipelago Exchange LLC

  Jan 1995 - Mar 2009

  SVP/Managing Director

  ARCA X evolved from Archipelago ECN. Acra was one of the original 5 Electronic Communication Networks (ECN) that were given no action letters to allow them to enter customer orders directly into the NASDAQ market in 1995. As such Arca pioneered the electronic revolution that resulted in the end of the traditional specialist system of trading stocks and options. ARCA X finally merged with the NYSE and sealed the transition to electronic execution of NYSE shares. Highlights: • Opened Archipelago Europe as General Manager, During 3 year assignment in London increased order flow from zero executions to 4 M shares executed per day. • Developed the CBOE into the first large liquidity pool for Acra and 1 Million shares executed per day.• Managed the original large accounts which included ITG, Mayer Schweitzer, Jefferies Co, A B Whatley, Goldman Sachs, Knight/Trimark, J P Morgan, Hull Trading, Stafford Trading, and O’Connor. These firms represented 75% of revenue as Acra started from zero too $600 M in revenue.• Developed the San Francisco market through interaction with the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange. This resulted in Archipelago purchasing the Pacific Coast Exchange• Recruited and trained original sales people for Archipelago. Resulted in promotion to General Manager of Arca Europe.• Developed the Dallas and Austin markets where significant hedge fund and day trading firms were located. Show less

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  Independent Financial Consultant

  Apr 2008 - Sept 2013

  Consultant

  • Consulted on the development development of the OX electronic options platform at ArcaX. This led to ArcaX achieving an increase in options market share by 50% and average daily volume to from 50,000 to 1 M contracts per day. in 400% increase in execution volume for this region.•Marketed the sponsorship program between Andretti Racing and Arca/Ex. This resulted in Fortune 500 exchange listed members having their logos on Indy Racing League cars and marketing events at 7 races per year.

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  ComForcare Senior Services

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2017

  Owner

  ComForcare is a premier provider of CNAs and Home Health Aids for seniors and others who need help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). • Achieved revenue growth of 250% in two years• Was go to agency for major hospital hospice unit on North Shore of Chicago• Expanded staff from 3 to 30 caregivers and managers in 1 year• Grew customer base by 100% in 2 years

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  MSLO Trading Group

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Associated Person

  Advised on regulatory filings and developing customer relationship programs.

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  Mass Mutual Hoopis Agency

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  Financial Services Professional

  Called on and advised business owners, professionals, and high net worth individuals on strategies that relate to retirement, succession, estate, and tax minimization planning. This requires in depth interviews with clients to determine what is their current situation and what their ultimate goals are.

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  Allstate Financial Services, LLC

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2022

  Personal Financial Representative

  Responsible for sales of all Allstate Life and Retirement products to Allstate General agents book of business. Work with General Agents to market and sell Allstate Life and Retirement products through Allstate Securities, LLC and customize retirement plans for clients. Develop direct marketing campaigns and seminars for each individual agency for their client base and then make presentations to leads generated by these campaigns. Assist the General Agents in training their staffs on financial and retirement products. Developed and implemented telesales strategies as 90% of sales activity was remote. Show less

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  Fifth Third Securities

  Dec 2022 - Oct 2024

  Preferred Relationship Manager

  Coordinated with Investment Executives at Fifth Third Securities to facilitate investment activities for a Book of Business of 600 clients. Collaborated with internal partners across business, mortgage, commercial, and private banking sectors to provide comprehensive banking and investment solutions.Managed retail and business clients with balances ranging from $100K to $2M, ensuring exceptional service and tailored financial strategies.

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  What's Next?

  Dec 2024 - now

  Financial Services Consultant

  Consult on client acquisition, sales strategies and platform integration.