Christopher Flint
About Christopher Flint
Christopher Flint serves as the Senior Vice President of Distribution Companies and President & CEO of ProEquities, Inc. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, holding various leadership roles and board positions since the 1990s.
Work at Protective Life
Christopher Flint has served as the Senior Vice President of Distribution Companies at Protective Life since 2015. In this role, he oversees various distribution strategies and initiatives within the organization. Additionally, he holds the position of President and CEO of ProEquities, Inc., a subsidiary of Protective Life, where he has been instrumental in driving the company's growth and operational success. His tenure at Protective Life spans over nine years, during which he has contributed to enhancing the company's market presence in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Protective Life, Christopher Flint serves as the Chairman of the Board at ProEquities, Inc. since 2015. He is also a member of the Board of Governors for FINRA, representing the Industry Large Firm since 2019. His responsibilities in these positions include governance, strategic oversight, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Flint's leadership roles reflect his commitment to advancing the financial services sector and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Protective Life, Christopher Flint worked at Lincoln Financial Group for nine years, where he held multiple senior vice president roles, including Senior Vice President of Lincoln Financial Network and President of Lincoln Financial Securities. His earlier experience includes a decade at Securities America Financial Corporation as Senior Vice President of Branch Office Development. These positions provided him with extensive knowledge in advisor recruitment, operational strategy, and compliance within the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Flint has a strong educational background in business and finance. He earned a Master of Science from Creighton University and an MBA from the same institution. Additionally, he completed an Executive Leadership program at The Wharton School. His undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham focused on Psychology and Biology. Flint possesses expertise in technology integration within financial services and has a comprehensive understanding of P&L management, which supports the financial growth of the organizations he leads.
Licenses and Regulatory Knowledge
Christopher Flint holds multiple FINRA licenses, including Series 4, 7, 24, 53, 63, and 66. These licenses demonstrate his extensive knowledge of financial regulations and practices, which are critical for compliance and operational success in the financial services industry. His regulatory expertise is complemented by his leadership experience in enhancing operational efficiency and compliance within the registered investment advisory and broker-dealer sectors.