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Ed McFarland

Ed McFarlandis a polymath


Finance Manager or CFO, Treasurer, Controller, are titles that I've held. Master of accounting and finance skills, provider of information necessary to make plans or to avoid disasters, giver of sage advice. Working in many small and medium sized businesses, some of my other titles would include HR Director, Risk Manager, CIO and those would be concurrent with my finance duties. Have done my best work under tight deadlines and where failure would mean we were out of business  

Ed McFarland's Background

Ed McFarland's Experience

Contract Consultant at SolomonEdwards

June 2013 - July 2013

Performing due diligence analysis for a pending asset sale by a major financial services company.

Branch Manager, OSJ, Compliance Officer at Legacy Financial Advisors, SII Investments

October 2002 - June 2009

Supervised 20 Registered Representatives in 10 states. Reviewed all business for suitability and compliance with Federal, State and Industry regulations for both Broker/Dealer & RIA business. Created marketing events which attracted + 300 new business prospects. Designed benefit and retirement plans and provides estate-planning services for small businesses. Reviewed financial regulations and products, then trained reps.

Branch Manager, OSJ, Compliance Officer at Legacy Financial Advisors, SII Investments

October 2002 - June 2009

Supervised 20 Registered Representatives in 10 states. Audited offices and reviewed all business for suitability and compliance with Federal, State and Industry regulations for both Broker/Dealer & RIA business. Created marketing events which attracted + 300 new business prospects. Designed benefit and retirement plans and provides estate-planning services for small businesses. Reviewed financial regulations and products, then trained reps.

Contributing Writer, Columnist at Talkers Magazine

July 2002 - January 2003

Wrote an monthly column called "Financial View" on the impact of business planning, financial markets and the radio industry, particularly the Talk Radio format.

Contributing Writer, Columnist at Talkers Magazine

July 2002 - January 2003

Wrote an monthly column called "Financial View" on the impact of business planning, financial markets and the radio industry, particularly the Talk Radio format.

CFO, Chief Financial Officer at Talk America Radio Network

May 1999 - May 2002

Responsible for the accounting, finance and human resources for a radio network and provider of internet content. Created policy for revenue recognition and commissions. Managed an in-house advertising agency. Involved with due diligence of potential mergers and acquisitions Sold the network for 2.2 million dollars

CFO, Chief Financial Officer at Talk America Radio Network

May 1999 - May 2002

Responsible for the accounting, finance and human resources for a radio network and provider of internet content. Created policy for revenue recognition and commissions. Managed an in-house advertising agency. Involved with due diligence of potential mergers and acquisitions Sold the network for 2.2 million dollars

Comptroller at HNU Systems

October 1996 - February 1999

In charge of the finance and human resources functions for a scientific equipment manufacturer.

Comptroller at HNU Systems

October 1996 - February 1999

In charge of the finance and human resources functions for a scientific equipment manufacturer.

Adjunct Faculty and Off-Site Coordinator at Anna Maria College

September 1991 - April 1998

Taught Finance, Economics and Business Management Managed off-sight locations in Stoughton and Brockton, handling issues such as registration and financial aid

Adjunct Faculty and Off-Site Coordinator at Anna Maria College

September 1991 - April 1998

Taught Finance, Economics and Business Management Managed off-sight locations in Stoughton and Brockton, handling issues such as registration and financial aid

Adjunct Faculty at Eastern Nazarene College

September 1992 - May 1996

Taught Finance, Strategic Management and Economics. Rewrote the Economic module and the changes were adopted by the publisher

Adjunct Faculty at Eastern Nazarene College

September 1992 - May 1996

Taught Finance, Strategic Management and Economics. Rewrote the Economic module and the changes were adopted by the publisher

Executive Director and Founder at New England-Latin America Business Council

1991 - 1995

Created a business networking group that focused on the six New England states and the countries of Latin America.

Executive Director and Founder at New England-Latin America Business Council

1991 - 1995

Created a business networking group that focused on the six New England states and the countries of Latin America.

Senior Lecturer at Suffolk University

September 1994 - December 1994

Lectured on Macroeconomic principles

Senior Lecturer at Suffolk University

September 1994 - December 1994

Lectured on Macroeconomic principles

Player Development Director at USA Hockey & Mass Hockey

1980 - 1992

Organized tryouts, training camps and selections to National camps

Player Development Director at USA Hockey & Mass Hockey

1980 - 1992

Organized tryouts, training camps and selections to National camps

Control Analyst at Bank of Boston

April 1984 - September 1989

Worked in Control and Compliance of Trust Services and Securities Operations

Control Analyst at Bank of Boston

April 1984 - September 1989

Analyst in Control and Compliance of Trust Services and Securities Operations. Worked on the trust accounting system conversion

Consultant at Finance, Analysis & Risk

July 2009

Working with international firms to help them understand the US marketplace. Finance and business professional with a MBA, understands risk management and the changes coming with the financial reform called for by the Dodd-Frank act and other acts such as the Patriot Act, AML, KYC, BSA, Volker Rule, and others from organizations such as FINRA & SEC Analyzes opportunities and threats and provide strategies for the situation

Treasurer at Town of Plainville Redevelopment Authority

April 2006

The economic development authority for the Town of Plainville (MA) Created the social network sites, manage the finances for the authority Reelected in April, 2011 to a new 5 year term.

Consultant at Finance, Analysis & Risk

July 2009

Working with international firms to help them understand the US marketplace. Wrote on the impact of finance in media Analyzes opportunities and threats and provide strategies for the situation

Treasurer at Town of Plainville Redevelopment Authority

April 2006

The economic development authority for the Town of Plainville (MA) Created the social network sites, manage the finances for the authority Reelected in April, 2011 to a new 5 year term.

Ed McFarland's Education

Suffolk University - Sawyer School of Management

1989 – 1991

MBA


Suffolk University - Sawyer School of Management

1989 – 1991

MBA


Northeastern University

1982 – 1986

Bachelor of Science with Professional Certificate

Concentration: Economics & Finance


Northeastern University

1982 – 1986

Bachelor of Science with Professional Certificate

Concentration: Economics & Finance


Grahm Junior College

1977 – 1979

Associates

Concentration: Radio Production


Grahm Junior College

1900 – 1979

Associates

Concentration: Radio Production


Ed McFarland's Interests & Activities

Coaching Softball, community development

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