Startup Management & Fundraising

Blane's expertise in the Social Media space is unparalleled. Since joining the RegEd team Blane has been a Social Media evangelist both internally and externally, helping our employees and our Clients better understand the value it brings. This expertise combined with Blane's business acumen has helped us dramatically expand our reach into both existing and future clients. It has shown us that a Social Media program is table stakes for competing in today's digital world.

It was a true pleasure working with Blane while we were both at ValMark. His approach to managing people and challenging his employees to learn new concepts was refreshing and rewarding. His industry knowledge added a tremendous value to the company as new ideas, concepts and sales were implemented. I was sad to see him leave ValMark and hope that we can work together again should the opportunity exist.

In the time that I have had the pleasure of working with Blane, his knowledge of Technology and making investments more efficient (i.e. Albridge data aggregation, Fusion, Programming, MS Access, etc.) has left an everlasting footprint on the ValMark organization. Not only did Blane play a crucial role in our organization as the Director of Investment Technology, he also went out of his way to make sure to gather feedback from departments and serve as a liaison between compliance and technology. Blane's experience and knowledge as well as his willingness to work across the "boundaries of IT" and apply himself to the company as a whole is an asset to any company.

Blane has been one of the best managers I’ve ever worked with. His knowledge of technology and operations is vast and his ability to mentor and manage his staff is remarkable. I have had to privilege of working with Blane on the implementation of AdvisorConnect (back office product built for Pacific Life). Given the opportunity to work with Blane again would be a blessing. Blane’s great sense of humour, personality and his ability to make the work place fun are some of his great qualities.

Blane brought technology solutions to ValMark in a short period of time after he joined the company. He was always very professional and easy to work with.

Blane took over product management of AdvisorConnect Back Office system during a very critical time. He brought the type of leadership one needs during the product's nascent age. His temperament, knowledge and understanding of technical aspect and issues were commendable. He had an excellent communication and client relationship management skills. I have no doubt Blane will be a great asset to any company he works for.

Blane is a great product manager. He has a wealth of both industry specific and technical knowledge. It was privilige to work with him and I would welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.

Blane is truly one of the best managers and mentors I’ve had the pleasure of working for. He is an extremely knowledgeable individual with solid technology and business expertise in the industry. He has always demonstrated the highest level of integrity as a leader. I would welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.

Blane was one of the best project managers and mentors that I have worked for. He has a wealth of industry knowledge that he is always willing to share. His communication skills are great at all levels. I would jump at the chance to work on another project with him.

I highly recommend Blane Warrene. I have worked with him both at ING Advisors and Pacific Select Group. I like his work ethic, and the fact that he understands the DNA of the independent producer and how the independent broker dealer functions. These traits are important to have especially for someone in technology who gets the relationship aspect of a producer's business.