Hakeem J. Webb, MSFS, CTP
Career Highlights
2008 (Resumed full CEO responsibilities in 2014) – Present
National Christian Financial Advisors, Inc. (NCFA)
- Builds and maintains productive relationships with existing defined contribution (DC) plan participants and prospective clients.
- Designs and implements comprehensive solutions for defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) retirement plans.
- Analyzes economic trends and global equity markets to inform investment strategies.
- Expertly monitors client portfolios with a focus on financial, technology, and healthcare sectors.
- Prepares in-depth investment analysis reports for institutional and individual clients.
- Crafts tailored investment strategies for diverse clientele, including retirement plan sponsors, high-net-worth individuals, and small to mid-sized businesses.
- Leverages expertise in economic forecasting and market analysis to optimize client outcomes.
New York, NY & Waterbury, CT | February 1998 – May 2006
Financial Network Investment Corporation / ING
Retirement Plan Specialist & Wealth Management
- Led training programs for independent financial advisors on branch policy procedures to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
- Coached advisors on relationship-building strategies for plan sponsors, specializing in DB and DC plans for start-ups and established companies with assets up to $250 million.
- Implemented daily compliance reporting protocols and prepared for semi-annual and annual audits.
- Streamlined workflows between advisors and clients, enhancing efficiency and satisfaction.
- Spearheaded comprehensive branch growth initiatives, including advisor recruitment and office acquisition strategies.
- Served as an independent investment advisory representative to ING/USFS’s top 5 North East retirement plan representatives (formerly Aetna representatives).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provided holistic, advice-based guidance to over 10,000 clients, including retirement, brokerage, and cash management accounts.
- Conducted company and mutual fund research to recommend optimal portfolio investments.
- Advised clients on portfolio performance and necessary adjustments quarterly and annually.
- Reviewed portfolios for institutions, small to mid-sized businesses, and individual clients.
- Designed and implemented tailored asset allocation programs and strategies.
2002
In 2002, I was promoted to OSJ Branch Manager
Branch Manager Achievements:
- Opened three offices: a financial planning office in Danbury, CT, and two wealth management offices—one on Wall Street, 60 Broadway, NY, which was among the first independent wealth management offices owned and operated by a Black American, and another in Waterbury, CT.
- Supervised and managed a team of 11 independent advisors.
Business Branch Development:
- Developed a proprietary 403(b) retirement prospecting and selling system tailored for K-12 school districts, colleges, and universities.
- Secured access to 21 school districts, two colleges, and several non-profit institutions, managing approximately a quarter billion in assets.
- Maintained active producer status while executing managerial responsibilities
Education & Qualifications
Education
Undergrade Studies: Economics/Finance – Virginia State University
Graduate Masters Studies: Financial Institutions, Services & Products – Institute of Business & Finance
Mr. Webb is Currently Studying Islamic studies pursuing a PhD with an emphasis on Islamic Economics, Banking and Finance at the International Open University
Designations & Licenses:
Designations
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
From The Institute of Business & Finance
- IBF: Certified Funds Specialist® (CFS®)
- IBF: Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®)
- IBF: Certified Income Specialist™ (CIS™)
- IBF: Board Certified Fund Specialist® (BCM®)
- IBF: Retirement Income Specialist® (RIS®)
FINRA Registered: Series 65 and 24
Community Service
He served on the Institute of Business & Finance (IBF) Standards Committee, was a former member of the Waterbury, Connecticut Economic Development Corporation loan committee and held the position of Economic Development Chair for the NAACP State Conference in Connecticut. Mr. Webb served on school boards, and help build, advised, counseled, trained, ministered to various faith leaders; (apostles, pastors, bishops, rabbis and Imams) over a 30 plus professional career.
Mr. Webb, trained in the three Abrahamic faiths, has dedicated over 30 years to serving various religious organizations and their leaders. His extensive contributions encompass advising school boards, assisting in the construction of worship houses, and providing guidance, counseling, and training to both their leaders (apostles, pastors, bishops, evangelist, missionaries, rabbis and Imams) as well as and their congregant members. Furthermore, he has managed the finances of these institutions, as well as that of their leaders and numerous members.