Our Qualifications
Ramsey Reich, JD, Investment Advsior Rep - President
SUMMARY
Wealth Management Investment Advisor & Financial Planning Consultant to individuals and small business / professional groups.
WORK HISTORY
1997-Present
President,
Frank Chappelle & Co., Inc. (Birmingham, AL)
Chief Operating Officer of a third-generation, family-owned and operated, Investment & Financial consulting firm. (Retail).
2004-Present
General Securities Representative,
ProEquities, Inc. (Birmingham, AL).
Registered Representative: Series 24, 27, 53, 7, 26, 6, 63 & 66
2004-Present
Registered Investment Advisory Representative,
Investment Advisors (Birmingham, AL)
Investment Advisory Representative: Series 7 & 66
1997-2004
President,
Frank Chappelle & Co., Inc. (Birmingham, AL)
Chief Operating Officer of a duly registered, third-generation, family-owned and operated, General Securities Broker/Dealership (Retail).
1996-1998
Investment Advisor / Consultant,
Nowlin & Associates, Inc.
Providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning services to qualified individuals and businesses.
1985-1996
Assistant Vice President, Employee Benefits / Qualified Retirement Planning Consultant,
Johnson & Higgins of Alabama, Inc. (Birmingham, AL)
Responsible for the management of an Employee Benefits Department providing Employee Benefits broking and consultative services to larger corporations within the State of Alabama. Responsibilities included the design, implementation and ongoing management of qualified retirement and employee benefit plans.
1982-1985
Corporate Trust Officer,
AmSouth Bank N.A. (Birmingham, AL)
Responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing administration of ERISA-qualified plans -- with an emphasis on Defined Contribution plans.
1981-1982
Attorney-At-Law,
Trimmier & Hartman, P.C.
Engaged in the general, civil practice of law-- with an emphasis on litigation and corporate law.
EDUCATION
1978-1981
Doctorate of Jurisprudence (JD),
The Cumberland School of Law -- Samford University [B’ham., AL]
1973-1978
Bachelor of Science (BS),
Culverhouse School of Commerce & Business Administration -- The University of Alabama [Tuscaloosa, AL]
1969-1973
High School Degree,
The Baylor School (College Preparatory School) -- [Chattanooga, TN]
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
- President, Rotary Club of Birmingham - Sunrise, 1991-1992; Active Member
- Chapter/Vestry Member, The Cathedral Church of the Advent, 1986-1990; Active Member
- Chapter President, Baylor School– Greater B’ham. Area Alumni Chapter, 1999 – Present
- Past Chapter President, Kappa Alpha Order – Greater B’ham. Alumni Chapter
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
- Member, Financial Services Institute (Mar. 2008)
- Certified Financial Principal (CFP) – Currently pursuing.
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary Auditor (AIFA): Center for Fiduciary Studies, University of Pittsburgh (Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business) – 2003
- Series 66 (NASAA – Uniform Combined State Law Exam – 2004 [ CRD #: 1491924 ]
- Series 24 (General Securities Principal) -- 2000
- Series 27 (Financial & Operations Principal) -- 2000
- Series 53 (Municipal Securities Principal) -- 2000
- Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) -- 2000
- Series 7 (General Securities Registered Representative) -- 1999
- Series 26 (Investment Companies / Variable Annuities Principal) -- 1998
- Certified Funds Specialist (CFS): The American College -- 1996
- Registered Health Underwriter (RHU): The American College -- 1995
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS): The Wharton School of Business, The University of Pennsylvania -- 1987
- Series 6 (Investment Companies / Variable Annuities Registered Representative) -- 1986
- Series 63 (Uniform State Law Agent - State of Alabama) -- 1986
- Licensed Life & Disability Insurance Agent (State of Alabama) – 1985 [ AL Ins. Lic. #: A 039918 ]
- Licensed Attorney-At-Law (State of Alabama) – 1981 [ AL State Bar I.D. #: ASB-0870-R47R ]
· Member, Alabama State Bar, since 1981.