Title: Agency Vice President
Company: THG Financial Strategies
Location: Eburn, Illinois, United States
Qayyum Raheem, Agency Vice President at THG Financial Strategies, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in Financial Services.
Mr. Raheem, a distinguished agency vice president at THG Financial Strategies in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, has built a reputation for excellence and leadership over a career spanning four decades. Since 2022, he has served clients and supported fellow advisors in this capacity, drawing on his expertise in mentoring and recruiting advisors.
Before joining THG Financial Strategies, Mr. Raheem was the managing director at Hunken Ewing Financial Group in Chicago from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he focused on expanding the firm’s reach and supporting the growth of its advisory team. Mr. Raheem also served as the regional director at Prudential Financial Inc., overseeing operations across multiple markets and ensuring high standards of client service between 2014 and 2022.
Recruited to work for New England Financial Group in Chicago in 2008, Mr. Raheem dedicated over five years to serving as a managing associate. His earlier experience also included working as a wholesaler for Phoenix Home Life from 2004 to 2008, during which he developed expertise in product distribution and relationship management.
Mr. Raheem’s foundational experience included his dual roles as a training manager and director at Prudential Financial Inc. from 2000 to 2004 after initially serving as a personal lines manager for two years. His career began in 1985 as an insurance agent with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, where he spent over a decade developing skills in sales and client relations.
Mr. Raheem’s academic background includes earning a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Alameda in Alameda, California. He also secured several industry certifications that have contributed significantly to his professional achievements, including as an investment advisor representative and registered representative through OneAmerica Securities Inc.
Among his professional affiliations, Mr. Raheem is a member of GAMA Global, the Schaumburg Business Association, the Greater O’Hare Association, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. He is also a fellow of the Life Underwriter Training Council.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Mr. Raheem is committed to civic engagement as a volunteer with Northern Food Bank. He values giving back to the community and supporting those in need through charitable initiatives.
Throughout his career, Mr. Raheem has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in mentoring and recruiting advisors. A pivotal influence on his methodology was his decision early in his career to observe experienced professionals during client meetings, a practice uncommon at the time. This exposure revealed the importance of consistent processes in achieving success. In the early 2000s, Mr. Raheem adopted a structured ten-step relationship-building sales process that he now teaches to others, emphasizing that while no method guarantees universal success, consistency can dramatically improve outcomes.
Mr. Raheem’s approach to financial services has been shaped by early experiences learning from accomplished leaders and specialists in tax and insurance planning. By questioning conventional wisdom and seeking a deeper understanding, particularly in taxation, he has become a trusted resource for certified public accountants and tax attorneys seeking guidance on investment strategies.
Looking ahead, Mr. Raheem aims to attract talented individuals into the financial services industry by focusing on comprehensive training and development programs that emphasize client-centered solutions over traditional sales tactics. His passion for ethical problem-solving continues to drive his dedication to mentoring others and shaping future leaders within the profession.
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