Cynthia Kocher, American financial advisor. Certified Financial Planner, CDFAtm. Recipient 5th place award International Speech Contest in Japanese, Asahi Shimbun, 1975, Star Wealth Manager award April Seattle Magazine, 2010.
Education
Bachelor in Asian Studies, University Oregon, 1976. Master of Business Administration in International Management, American Graduate School International Management, 1978. Master of Business Administration in Finance Planning, City University, 2002.
Career
Commercial assistant, manager Far East imports Barber S.S. Lines, New York City, 1978-1980. Assistant secretary international cash management Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, 1980-1984. Sales staff Century 21-Gordon Agency, 1984-1986.
Broker, salesperson Forest Hill Realty, Newark, 1986-1990. Owner, operator Oregon Cafe, Jersey City, 1988-1990. Communications analyst and onboard service manager Northwest Airlines, New York and Minnesota, Japan, 1990-1993.
Personal finance advisor, project manager, international promotions American Express Finance, Advisor, Inc., Minneapolis, 1993-1998. President The Military Retirees' Bed and Breakfast Club, Inc., 1998-1999. Independent distributor Rexall Showcase International, 1998-1999.
Senior investment specialist Charles Schwab and Company, Inc., 2000—2003. Vice president investment and insurance office First Horizon Investment Services division First Tennessee Brokerage, Inc., Seattle, 2003—2008. Senior finance advisor Merrill Lynch, 2008—2009, LPL Finance, since 2009.
Membership
Member National Association of Female Executives, Daughters of the American Revolution (genealogical records chairman 1985-1986, schools chairman 1985-1986, yearbook co-chairman 1983-1987, recording secretary 1986-1987), Rotary (Maple Grove club chairman committee international service 1998-1999), Kiwanis (Bellevue Sunrise), King County Collaborative Law, International Academy Collaborative Professionals.