As the President & CEO of TERRANA GROUP (Chicago, IL) Michael Terrana has one main goal in mind: to share his passion, knowledge, and experience with other Advisors and open them up to valuable insights about the financial services marketplace.
Michael as a nationally recognized business development consultant and recruiter for Broker Dealers, RIAs and Advisors in the Financial Services industry and Wall Street brokerages, is committed to guiding Advisors from inception through on-boarding. Michael’s methodology as the Advisor’s Consultant and Coach, ensures successful Advisor transitions which have the greatest benefit to their practices, while being mindful of boundless ongoing growth both professionally and personally.
Having started the firm over 31 years ago as a former Financial Advisor and leader at a major wirehouse, Michael created an impressive network of highly experienced executive consultants providing expert advice to financial service firms and top Advisor talent throughout the United States. Distinguishing Independence vs. Employee models as well as the dynamic brokerage firms and their culture, including the competitive transition compensation available.
Michael earned a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Finance at the Northeastern University
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