Expertise:
Mr. Gaines' expertise is in overseeing retirement plan distribution services, working with attorneys and certified public accountants regarding his clients.
Major Product/SVS:
Financial Services Including Investment, Retirement and Estate Planning
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Golfing, Exercising, Spas and Saunas, Spending Time at the Church
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, DePaul University (1987)
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, Endowment Committee, ETA Creative Arts Foundation; Former President, Executive Advisory Committee, Chicago Chapter, National Association of Black Accountants, National Association of Life Underwriters (Now National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors); Assistant Treasurer, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Morgan Park; Former Member, Prudential Leaders Council; Diamond level Qualifier, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Number Of Years In Profession:
14
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to the support he receives from his mentors.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his knowledge in accounting.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Gaines is a sales professional from Chicago in Illinois, who worked with large conglomerate companies such as Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Lincoln Financial Group and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is partnered with his mentor, Sol Hicks, in developing Gaines & Gaines Financial Services, Ltd.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Designing and Implementing Retirement Packages, Overseeing Individual and Corporate Financial Services
Education Certifications:
Pursuing License in Series 7; Pursing Certification in Financial Planning
Awards/Honors:
Number One Sales Professional Award, Prudential Chicagoland Agency (2002); Prudential's President's Citation Award, Chicagoland Agency (2002); Rookie of the Year Award, Prudential Chicagoland Agency (1996); First-Time Qualifying Member, Million Dollar Round Table's Top of the Table; Eight-Time Qualifying Member, Million Dollar Round Table's Court of the Table