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G. Michael McDaniel II

Atlanta

Summary

High-achieving senior sales executive bringing expertise in region business planning, capital formation and client management. Offers 25 years of leadership in Alternative Investments industry along with entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and demonstrated track record of accomplishment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Vice President, Region Director

Sealy Investment Securities
01.2017 - Current

Region Director for AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA

Responsible for capital raise and retention across Southeast region.


  • Top Producing Region 2020-2025 (5 Years)
  • Built territory from single digit producers in 2017 to top overall region
  • Closed largest ever single retail investments at Sealy in 2022 & 2023
  • Developed and launched RIA initiative to establish first trades and grow to significant portion of current monthly flows
  • Prospected and signed new Broker Dealers and RIAs
  • Conducted Advisor, Client and Marketing events to effectively and efficiently raise capital over a large expansive region
  • Developed and delivered Sealy investment opportunities presentations at industry conferences
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to senior management
  • Closed numerous large (5 MM+) 1031 transactions

External Wholesaler, Sales

Atlas Resources, LLC
2015 - 2017

Responsible for daily cultivation of new selling reps, building new long-term relationships, education and growth of all Atlas Oil & Gas offerings in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Central Regions


  • Highest producing territory Atlas Resource Partners 2015


  • Through the consultative sales process, move prospective clients from introduction to producer by understanding their needs and desires and introducing them to innovative solutions. Constantly investing in our clients and growing the relationship
  • Daily development of territory through one on one meeting, educational seminars and phone calls • Educate advisors in Atlas offerings (Reg D & Public) and transform them into long term partners • Respond to all needs of my client base with accurate, insightful and reliable information • Attend B/D and industry conferences.

Chief Sales Officer

High Road Craft Ice Cream
2013 - 2015

Head of all retail, foodservice and direct sales of High Road Ice Cream and responsible for prospecting, presenting and securing all new business while maintaining current relationships


  • Total Revenue grew from approximately 1.7MM in 2013 to projected sales of 9.6MM in 2015 •
  • Introduced and managed relationships with multiple retailers and foodservice distributors across the US including: Whole Foods, Sprouts, Sam’s, Earth Fare, Fairway Markets, Rouses, Jungle Jim’s, Sysco LA, Gourmet Foods International, Southern Foods/Pate Dawson, KeHE and UNFI
  • Visionary behind creating our own ice cream distribution partnership with Sugar Factory/Hexx to service Las Vegas casinos and resorts
  • Developed and grew relationships with chefs across the country to add High Road to their menus • Presented and competed in multiple food show events including the Fancy Food Show, Sysco regional shows and G2E Global Gaming Conference.

Vice President - Relationship Management

Commonwealth Capital Corp.
2012 - 2013

National Accounts Manager with direct responsibility of sourcing and executing selling agreements while maintaining relationships with the Independent Broker/Dealer members

Vice President - Regional Director

Goldman Sachs Asset Management
2009 - 2011

Responsible for all marketing and sales of Goldman Sachs Asset Management mutual funds and SMAs in Alabama, North Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas. Managed coverage of Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Wells Fargo Advisors throughout Southeast Region.

Vice President - Territory Sales

American Century Investments
2008 - 2008

In charge of sales and marketing of all American Century Investments mutual funds in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas.

Vice President of Sales

CNL Securities Corporation
2001 - 2008

External wholesaler responsible for sales and marketing of CNL REIT, Private Placement and Limited Partnership products to registered representatives and Registered Investment Advisors (RIA) in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas and western Tennessee.


  • Increased territory production from $11 million per year in 2001 to $35 million in 2002. Production increased to over $100 million in 2003 (3rd in overall production)


Recognition and Awards

2006 Highest Percentage Sales Increase, Southeast Region

2005 Highest Non-Ameriprise Sales

2005 Highest Total Sales, Southeast Region

2005 Highest CNL Income Properties Sales, Southeast Region

2005 Highest Non-Ameriprise Sales, Southeast Region

2004 Highest Total Sales

2004 Highest Non-Ameriprise Sales

Internal Wholesaler

Protective Life
2001 - 2001

Personal Financial Advisor

American Express Financial Advisors Inc.
1998 - 2001

Education

Finance

University of Alabama
AL
01-1999

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Delivering Client & Advisor Presentations
  • Developing and executing sales goals
  • Client Management
  • Product & Industry Knowledge
  • Capital Formation

Certification

  • Series 7
  • Series 63

Affiliations

  • Cherokee Town & Country Club
  • Commerce Executives Society, University of Alabama
  • National Alumni Association, University of Alabama
  • Bama in Atlanta

Timeline

Senior Vice President, Region Director

Sealy Investment Securities
01.2017 - Current

External Wholesaler, Sales

Atlas Resources, LLC
2015 - 2017

Chief Sales Officer

High Road Craft Ice Cream
2013 - 2015

Vice President - Relationship Management

Commonwealth Capital Corp.
2012 - 2013

Vice President - Regional Director

Goldman Sachs Asset Management
2009 - 2011

Vice President - Territory Sales

American Century Investments
2008 - 2008

Vice President of Sales

CNL Securities Corporation
2001 - 2008

Internal Wholesaler

Protective Life
2001 - 2001

Personal Financial Advisor

American Express Financial Advisors Inc.
1998 - 2001

Finance

University of Alabama
G. Michael McDaniel II