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SUSAN K. MCCOLLIAN E-Mail: [email protected] |Phone: 610-256-3974 133 South Oak Lane, Aldan, PA 19018 EDUCATION & INDUSTRY REGISTRATIONS BS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Management & Marketing Concentration St. Joseph’s University 1981 SERIES 7 GENERAL SECURITIES REPRESENTATIVE FINRA / NASD 1986 to Present SERIES 63 UNIFORM SECURITIES AGENT FINRA / NASD 1986 to Present CAREER HISTORY SENIOR REGISTERED PRIVATE CLIENT ASSISTANT JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC 2015 TO PRESENT Lead support to growing Wealth Management Team; works effectively in a fast paced environment. Executes customer orders; processes wires, journals, distributions and all other requests as needed. Interfaces effectively with managers, operations and all branch associates. Proficient in technology and FINRA compliance practices. Assists in all marketing campaigns. OPERATIONS MANAGER / Registered Sales Assistant Emerging Growth Equities 1999 to 2015 Serves as the primary operations and support to an experienced sales and trading group. Contributes to the development of long-term relationships among institutional investors and money managers throughout the US. Coordinates with research and capital markets groups to position companies with high quality investors. Provides exceptional staff support and assistance by processing documents and maintaining databases for the firm’s daily transactions. Provides in-depth support to sales and trading executing $50M in restricted stock transactions (144, 144(b)(1)(i), prospectus sales), affiliate trades, and employee stock option (ESOP) transactions. Serves as the go-between IT and clients to set-up online access to securities accounts, while providing direct support to an established retail book of business representing $ 100M in assets. Establishes robust support infrastructure, maintains open communication, and provides timely response to broker and client requests. Anticipates and addressed underlying issues quickly and effectively. Conducts in-depth and ongoing reviews of 3 rd party relationships. Played an active role in the transition of clearing services from Bear Stearns to National Financial with no disruption to trading and client service. Opens New Accounts, collects necessary paperwork for files, and maintains excellent customer relationships through superior customer service and support. HEDGE FUND ADMINISTRATOR Lancaster Investment Partners, LP 1998-2014 Northwood Capital Partners, LP 2004-2014 Solely responsible for all reconciling trades from counterparties, initiating wires and monitoring cash activity, and preparing daily portfolio positions and P&L for 50M hedge fund. Provided support for two fund managers as needed, including travel and expenses. Handled all partner inquiries, concerns, and transactions in a highly professional and time sensitive environment.

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Page 1: McCollian Resume May 2016

SUSAN K. MCCOLLIAN E-Mail: [email protected] |Phone: 610-256-3974

133 South Oak Lane, Aldan, PA 19018

EDUCATION & INDUSTRY REGISTRATIONS

BS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Management & Marketing Concentration St. Joseph’s University 1981 SERIES 7 GENERAL SECURITIES REPRESENTATIVE – FINRA / NASD 1986 to Present SERIES 63 UNIFORM SECURITIES AGENT – FINRA / NASD 1986 to Present

CAREER HISTORY

SENIOR REGISTERED PRIVATE CLIENT ASSISTANT JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC 2015 TO PRESENT

• Lead support to growing Wealth Management Team; works effectively in a fast paced environment. • Executes customer orders; processes wires, journals, distributions and all other requests as needed. • Interfaces effectively with managers, operations and all branch associates. • Proficient in technology and FINRA compliance practices. • Assists in all marketing campaigns.

OPERATIONS MANAGER / Registered Sales Assistant Emerging Growth Equities 1999 to 2015

• Serves as the primary operations and support to an experienced sales and trading group. • Contributes to the development of long-term relationships among institutional investors and money

managers throughout the US. • Coordinates with research and capital markets groups to position companies with high quality investors. • Provides exceptional staff support and assistance by processing documents and maintaining databases for

the firm’s daily transactions. • Provides in-depth support to sales and trading executing $50M in restricted stock transactions (144,

144(b)(1)(i), prospectus sales), affiliate trades, and employee stock option (ESOP) transactions. • Serves as the go-between IT and clients to set-up online access to securities accounts, while providing

direct support to an established retail book of business representing $ 100M in assets. • Establishes robust support infrastructure, maintains open communication, and provides timely response

to broker and client requests. Anticipates and addressed underlying issues quickly and effectively. • Conducts in-depth and ongoing reviews of 3rd party relationships. Played an active role in the transition of

clearing services from Bear Stearns to National Financial with no disruption to trading and client service. • Opens New Accounts, collects necessary paperwork for files, and maintains excellent customer

relationships through superior customer service and support.

HEDGE FUND ADMINISTRATOR Lancaster Investment Partners, LP 1998-2014 Northwood Capital Partners, LP 2004-2014

• Solely responsible for all reconciling trades from counterparties, initiating wires and monitoring cash activity, and preparing daily portfolio positions and P&L for 50M hedge fund.

• Provided support for two fund managers as needed, including travel and expenses. • Handled all partner inquiries, concerns, and transactions in a highly professional and time sensitive

environment.

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• Updated and produced Gain & Loss Reports and paperwork for fund transactions using Portfolio Center software, Word and Excel.

• Assisted tax preparers with the preparation of annual tax returns and K-1’s. • Responsible for keeping all regulatory filings current. • Calculated performance returns and reports.

Institutional Sales Assistant Pennsylvania Merchant Group 1988-1995 Pacific Growth Equities Ltd 1995-1997 Boenning & Scattergood 1997- 1999

• Direct assistant to two Partners of a leading investment firm. Proven ability to multitask and work independently without direct supervision by successfully handling firm’s day-to-day operations and sales.

• Maintained databases for trade inputs and acquisition information. Responsible for opening new customers accounts, updating existing customers, posting all trades, resolving settlement issues, and maintaining data integrity.

• Worked independently and collaboratively with traders and operations to provide timely execution and settlement.

• Handled all phone and email inquiries concerning stock recommendations and reports.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / SALES SUPPORT / OPERATIONS Hedge Fund, Institutional Sales, Retail Brokerage, Financial Advisory Services

Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, project management competencies complement advanced analytical, problem solving and interpersonal communication skills. Highly adaptable to different business and operational environments, as well as changing management and customer needs. Driven and self-motivated to take on new challenges, drive continuous improvement and enhance quality of services. Able to prioritize and work under set deadlines. Core areas of expertise:

• SALES/TRADING SUPPORT – Stock, Bond & Mutual Fund Pricing/Quotes, Market Research, Analyst Queries, Transaction Clearing & Settlement, Security Receipt & Delivery.

• CUSTOMER SERVICE & ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT – Account Set-Up/Maintenance, Deposits/Wire Transfers, Margin Calls, Communications/Correspondence, P&L & Account Statements, Phone & Email Inquiries, Scheduling & Appointments, Relay Information & Updates.

• OPERATIONS – Workflow & Process Documentation, Anti-Money Laundering & Regulatory Compliance. • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & STAFF SUPPORT – Maintain Databases & Data Integrity, Exceptional

Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Provide & Prepare Supporting Sales and Customer Documentation. Extensive experience in private equity and alternative investments.