Greater New Orleans Region
As an executive with Blanchard and Company for over a decade, I’ve been involved in its evolution to the largest and most respected precious metals and rare coins dealer in the country. By providing a strong foundation with unrivaled expertise, best in class service and total client transparency, Blanchard and Company has become the premier investment advisory firm for serious investors and serious collectors. Since it was founded in 1974, Blanchard and Company has remained a family owned business comprised of loyal employees and the industry’s top subject matter experts. Our strengths include identifying and monitoring key market drivers for the short, mid and long term, proactively mitigating risk, and confidently helping customers to navigate the changing financial landscape. Working closely with our customers, we are able to enhance and protect their wealth through the strategic acquisition of tangible assets, to include American numismatic rarities, gold and silver bullion. Based on our unique perspective, we provide a diversification strategy that ensures the highest long-term performance. Our team serves as trusted advisers to hundreds of thousands of customers nationwide and also partners with the local community to raise money for pediatric brain cancer. Specialties: Precious metals, Economic research, Tangible assets, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Commodities, Marketing, Public relations, Gold Investment, Gold expert, Precious Metals consultant, Gold bullion, Rare coins, International expert in gold trading, Gold Bars, Gold standard, Mint State gold, Gold consultation, Gold acquisition, Numismatic expert, Gold analyst, Buying Gold, Buy Silver
Manage all aspects of business operations for this unique 40-year-old privately held tangible asset investment firm, recognized as the authority on precious metals and rare coins investing in the United States. Strongly focused on strategy, leadership, innovation and customer satisfaction, as well as actively participating in our day-to-day management.
Executive Vice President of Marketing and Operations for the largest tangible asset investment firm that specializes in precious metals and rare coins. My responsibilities include marketing, trading, procurement, fulfillment and security activities of the company, including vault operations.
· Increased loan portfolio an average of 20% annually · Analyze companies across a wide range of industries to determine borrowing needs, repayment ability and cross-sell opportunities · Focus on fundamental analysis of operating performance and financial condition, with an emphasis on cash flow, when underwriting credits · Review an average of two new business plans per month requesting startup capital. Approve approximately 10% - 15% through creative financing plans · Manage portfolio of over 300 customers ranging from small sole proprietorships to companies with revenues in excess of $25,000,000 · Structure loan terms and covenants to minimize risk and set pricing to afford proper compensation · Present loans in excess of $2 million before senior and executive management for approval · Participation in Management Training Program