Eager for the future of his career, Mr. Willet aims to expand his business network to include over 20 brands through Willet & Cumro Innovations LLC.
LINCOLN, NE, September 27, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Brian W. Willet has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Willet is a distinguished co-founder and chief executive officer of Willet & Cumro Innovations LLC in Lincoln, Nebraska, a holding company for its brands Advisor Game Plan, Supreme Basketball®, OSA, Fast Break Sports Iowa, Iowa Impact, Gretna Basketball Academy, NXTSTAT Sports Lab and NXTPRO Sports. Additionally, he has served in the same capacity at Advisor Game Plan LLC, a leadership development and industry-specialized coaching model that provides other multi-business owners and industry leaders specialized leadership development consulting.
In his leadership roles, Mr. Willet oversees his organizations' vision, core values and strategic plan. He dedicates much of his time to developing onboarding processes for strategic new hires and guiding them to become influential leaders of their brand. Mr. Willet's acquisitions and leadership development expertise have been instrumental in his career, having consulted or managed over 40 acquisitions throughout his career thus far.
Additionally, Mr. Willet has been the founder, chief executive officer at Beyond Tangible Wealth since 2021. His firm is recognized as a registered investment advisor, where he provides advisory services to clients throughout Nebraska and other jurisdictions where exempted.
Before his current positions, Mr. Willet was a market director and managing principal at Waddell & Reed in Lincoln from 2015 to 2021. In light of his success, he led the company to achieve the #1 Market Award in 2019. Mr. Willet previously served as the district manager between 2010 and 2015 and as an independent financial advisor from 2008 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he worked in sales at Willet Construction Inc. in Lincoln from 2005 to 2007. Willet Construction Inc. was founded by Mr. Willet's father Rick Willet in 1995 and is one of the key experiences that led Mr. Willet in developing the skills and grit needed to be a successful entrepreneur.
Mr. Willet's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2008. His education laid a strong foundation for his career as an entrepreneur. He is also a certified exit planning advisor (CEPA), a credential that underscores his proficiency in guiding businesses through succession transitions.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Willet is deeply involved in civic activities. He serves on the board of directors for nonprofits like Nebraska Supreme and ETG Midwest. He serves as a deacon at Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln, NE. He has also been on the local board for the Southeast Nebraska Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Lincoln Human Resources and Management Association. Mr. Willet's commitment to these organizations reflects his dedication to community service and personal growth.
Mr. Willet's accolades include the Crest Award in 2012 and 2015 and the prestigious Chairman's Cabinet Award from Waddell & Reed in 2013 and 2016. He was also named one of LifeHealthPro's 30 Under 30 in 2015. These honors highlight his exceptional contributions to the financial services industry.
Eager for the future of his career, Mr. Willet aims to expand his business network to include over 20 brands through Willet & Cumro Innovations LLC. Mr. Willet takes great pride in establishing a culture where individuals follow through on their commitments, a testament to his leadership philosophy and personal values instilled by his entrepreneurial family background.
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