Brian Zurita

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Portfolio Manager at Mariner Wealth Advisors
July 1, 2022 - Present
Manage investment 1,000+ portfolios within 2,700+ accounts worth over $1B in AUM; regularly evaluate and reallocate holdings to optimize financial outcomes; partner with 15+ wealth teams across 12 regional offices to align strategies with client goals; proactively identify inefficiencies in portfolio management processes, leading initiatives that reflect product operations thinking; 3,000+ trades year-to-date (≈150 trades/day); maintain outstanding ticket response times well below industry average (3.5 hours).
Client Service Associate at Mariner Wealth Advisors
March 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Onboarded and supported 300+ clients across digital and paper-based systems, reflecting knowledge of identity verification, compliance workflows, and customer education; conducted asset reviews, account reconciliations, and fee transparency initiatives, enhancing client satisfaction and retention; led internal training sessions to standardize workflows across teams, echoing product documentation and enablement responsibilities.
Co-Manager at Journeys
May 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Assisted Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and training high-caliber employees; supervised daily store operations and managed loss prevention practices in their absence; mentored a team of 30, fostering a customer-focused culture to enhance service levels; spearheaded retail operations and customer acquisition campaigns, increasing sales by 200%.

Education

Master of Business Administration at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
Master of Science in Finance at University of Miami
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Finance at William Paterson University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Master of Business Administration at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
Master of Science in Finance at University of Miami
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Finance at William Paterson University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

Fintech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations
January 1, 2025 - January 14, 2026
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currency
January 1, 2025 - January 14, 2026
Bloomberg Market Concepts
November 1, 2021 - January 14, 2026
The Credential of Readiness
September 1, 2020 - January 14, 2026
Fintech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations
January 1, 2025 - January 14, 2026
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currency
January 1, 2025 - January 14, 2026
Bloomberg Market Concepts
November 1, 2021 - January 14, 2026
The Credential of Readiness
September 1, 2020 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail