Bill Fanter

Options Action LLC

Teaching students the most valuable life skills in building a six figure income stream through options trading. 

I cover the following topics in great detail:

-> Choosing between stocks vs options 

-> How to select which options contract to buy

-> Maximizing profits within each trade

-> Selecting the best broker

-> Reading the charts and indicators 

-> Leveraging the trading community’s alerts and signals 

-> Understanding key risk strategies 

-> Managing human emotions 

-> Simulated trading exercises 

This turnkey program which helps you succeed right out of the gate. With over 1,150 LinkedIn professionals who graduated, you can’t go wrong.

Chief Executive Officer

Luther Burbank Savings

Focused on creating and executing strategies to drive exponential deposit growth while increasing non-interest income revenue through specialty product development.  

Additionally, I’m responsible for marketing and client experience initiatives throughout the organization including the branch and digital channel service centers.

-	Strategic Planning and Execution: Developing and implementing strategic plans for the retail and business banking division, aligning with the organization's overall goals and objectives.

-	Team Leadership and Development: Leading and mentoring teams across various functions, ensuring efficient operations, promoting professional growth, and fostering a collaborative environment.

-	Product and Service Innovation: Identifying opportunities for new retail and business banking products/services, as well as enhancing existing offerings to meet customer needs and stay ahead in the market.

-	Customer Experience Enhancement: Overseeing efforts to improve the customer experience, from personalized services to digital banking solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.

-	Risk Management and Compliance: Ensuring that retail and business banking operations adhere to regulatory standards and internal policies, managing potential risks, and implementing measures to maintain a secure and compliant environment.

Executive Vice President Retail & Business Banking

Opus Bank

Leading Opus’ Retail Banking division, including overseeing its 46 banking offices located in California, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona in addition to call center management and retail banking operations.
 
-	Developing and implementing strategic plans for the retail banking division.

-	Setting goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive growth and profitability.

-	Aligning business strategies with the overall goals of the organization.

-	Overseeing the development and enhancement of retail banking products and services.

-	Ensuring an exceptional and consistent customer experience across all retail banking touchpoints.

-	Monitoring customer feedback, complaints, and satisfaction surveys to make improvements.

-	Implementing risk management protocols to ensure the security of customer data and financial transactions.

-	Building and leading a high-performing team of retail banking professionals.

-	Providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to team members.

Executive Vice President Head of Retail Banking

U.S. Bank

Strategic leadership, growth and development of U.S. Bank's Consumer & Business Banking network within the greater Chicagoland area with over 152 branches, $10 billion in deposits, $2 billion in loans and over 980 remarkable colleges.
 
 -	Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to drive growth and enhance market presence.

-	Align business objectives with market trends and customer needs for sustainable development.

-	Oversee the financial health of the network, managing deposits, loans, and revenue targets.

-	Implement effective cost management strategies to optimize profitability.

-	Provide leadership to branch managers and teams, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.

-	Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and training programs to enhance employee skills and engagement.

-	Implement customer-centric initiatives to improve overall satisfaction and loyalty.

-	Lead corporate social responsibility initiatives, contributing to the welfare of the community.

-	Establish the bank as a trusted partner through active involvement in community events and philanthropy.

Senior Vice President, Consumer & Business Banking Market Executive 

Kirchman Corporation

Lead the design and implementation of automation for 3rd party service providers to drive ATM networks, overdraft protection services, commercial real estate lending disbursements, money laundering software, etc.
 
 -	Develop comprehensive strategies for automating various services provided by 3rd party service providers, including ATM network management, overdraft protection services, lending disbursements, and anti-money laundering software. 

-	Analyze the existing processes related to ATM network management, overdraft protection, lending disbursements, and money laundering software. 

-	Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Implement optimized automated workflows to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

-	Collaborate with 3rd party service providers to integrate their systems with the organization's automation framework. 

-	Identify and evaluate automation technologies, tools, and platforms that are suitable for specific services, such as robotic process automation (RPA), workflow automation, API integration, and machine learning. 

-	Ensure that the automation processes adhere to regulatory standards and compliance requirements, especially in sensitive areas like money laundering software. 

-	Develop and implement controls, monitoring mechanisms, and audits to mitigate risks associated with automation and maintain a secure operating environment.

-	Streamlining and optimizing the retail delivery process to ensure products and services reach customers efficiently and effectively.

Director of Automation Services 

GreatBanc, Inc.

Oversight for retail delivery, marketing, compliance and audit responsibilities.

Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer 

Former bank executive with 35 years of experience | Options trading expert who has taught 500+ students | Join my Masterclass to learn the strategy I used to create a 6-figure income stream

Want to break free from the 9-to-5 grind?

When I was stuck in the 9-to-5 cycle:

- I felt trapped, exhausted, and unfulfilled.
- The daily grind left me with little time for my family, friends, or personal passions.

I knew there had to be a better way to live—
- A way to achieve financial freedom, flexibility,
- And a more fulfilling lifestyle.

That's when I discovered the power of trading stock options.

I escaped that 9-to-5 grind with it.

Learn how I did it and built a 6-figure income stream from trading.

Reach out to me if:

- You want financial security and independence.
- You're looking to supplement your current income.
- You'd like to build location freedom, time freedom, or both.
- You crave lifestyle improvements and luxury experiences.
- You're interested in options but feeling a little bit skeptical.

I can feel you because I was you when I was in that 9-to-5 cycle.

I'll teach you my method that has:

- Daily ROIs of 30-300%
- Documented win rates of 78-80%

And I can even help you turn your spouse into a believer.

Ready to achieve financial freedom, build a reliable second income, and enjoy a flexible lifestyle?

Great! What are you waiting for?

Reserve your spot in my next course at www.BillFanter.com.

Still skeptical?

I get it. My husband used to be a skeptic, too.

Just send me a DM and we'll grab a few minutes to talk.

Client Testimonials

• “I never anticipated that this training would be so incredibly comprehensive from start to finish.”

• “I have already made my investment back and then some on the first day of trading.”

• “This class has been pure gold!”

• “What an energizing class and I wish we could keep meeting weekly as there’s so much knowledge which Bill possesses.”

• “I loved the simulated trading which really brought everything together full-circle – Great job!”

• “This has been, by far, one of the best investments (if not the best) I've ever made in my own education.”

• “I was blown away by all the details Bill provided, making this absolutely turnkey for anyone to succeed.”

• “I’ve already referred 3 colleagues to sign up for the next round as this program is a game changer.”

Founding Member

A business and social community centered around growing your brand, building your network, scaling your business, and establishing trust

You know the hardest part about teaching trading?

It's not teaching the software.

It's not teaching the systems.

It's not teaching the knowledge.

In fact, it has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence at all.

The hardest part about teaching trading is this:

Fighting human psychology.

Everyone thinks they can avoid greed... 
Until they're up 40% and want 100%. 

Everyone thinks they can avoid FOMO...
Until they see everyone else up 55% on a trade.

Everyone thinks they can avoid fear...
Until they see their position drop 30%.

The best traders know this game is 90% conquering your emotions.

If you can do that?

You'll be absolutely golden.

Live trading with 30%-300% returns | Options trading expert who has taught 1,325+ students | Join my Masterclass to learn the strategy I used to create a 6-figure income stream

Investor Acquisitions

Founder + CEO

Real Estate Investor

Construction Project Manager

Pre-Construction Coordinator

Modineer Company

Operations Management Development Program

Altus Group

Cost Analyst

Northwestern Mutual

Financial Representative

College Financial Representative

Purdue University

Resident Assistant

SpringHill Camps

Assistant Director 

Holder Construction Company

Office Engineer Intern

Senior Construction Project Manager @ VareCo

Hey there! My name is Cole Baker. I am the Founder & CEO of Investor Acquisitions. The modern real estate operator's full service LinkedIn copywriter who will take your content & brand story to the next level. 

Whether you're the CEO, a team of operators, or a broker, our team can level up your brand & content on LinkedIn. 

Our business is telling your story.

Cole Baker

Panda Express owns $1,000,000,000+ of real estate.  
McDonald's owns $100,000,000,000+ of real estate. 
Shaqueille O'Neil owns $50,000,000+ of real estate. 
Marquise Brown owns $10,000,000+ of real estate.
Emmitt Smith owns $100,000,000+ of real estate. 
CostCo owns $50,000,000,000+ of real estate. 
Vanilla Ice owns $20,000,000 + of real estate. 

The most influential brands & entertainers in the world own real estate. 

To build wealth. 
To offset taxes. 
To diversify. 

What about you? 

P.S. Curious to hear your investment focus in 2025?

Personally, I'm doubling down on 2 things: 
1. Personal Development. 
2. Real Estate. 

How about you?

Founder + CEO of Investor Acquisitions | I help real estate executives build their brand & attract investors | Trusted by 42 Firms | DM “Intro” to schedule a meeting with Investor Acquisitions

I asked a lender (who has originated $23,000,000,000 worth of commercial real estate loans) 3 red flags to avoid in a general partner.

Here's what he said:

𝟭) 𝘼 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧 (𝙂𝙋) 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙣𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡.

- In his opinion, a GP must provide capital in the deal.
- It’s this simple: If a GP has no capital in the deal,
- They don’t have your best interest in mind.

𝟮) 𝘼 𝙂𝙋 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙣𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚.

- You don’t want to hear what they promise.
- You want to hear what they’ve done.
- If they haven’t done very much, &
- They promise great returns?
- Run.

𝟯) 𝘼 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝟱+ 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨

- In his opinion, teams shouldn’t exceed 3 GPs.
- When there are too many partners on a team,
- He questions the team’s ability to manage.

There’s no need to take on unnecessary risk.

Dismiss all GPs with these red flags.

P.S. What would you add to the list?

Scenario 1: 
You placed $500,000 in Citigroup 20 years ago. 
Today, it’s worth ~$151,050. 

Scenario 2: 
You placed $500,000 in Citigroup 3 years ago. 
Today, it’s worth ~$1,000,000. 

Timing is everything right? 

Do you know who took advantage of that timing? 

Berkshire Hathaway. 

Berkshire Hathaway purchased 55.2mm shares in Citigroup in Q1 2022.
• They exited that position Q1 2025. 

Berkshire Hathaway owned 0 shares of Citigroup during the GFC. 

Berkshire did take their licks in the GFC. 

Namely Bank of America. 

But do you know what they did with their shares of BOA during the GFC? 

HELD THEM. 

They still own approximately 680mm shares of BOA. 

Honestly, it's incredible to see. 

Tried & true practices out there for everyone to see. 

What's your favorite lesson from Uncle Charlie?
What's your favorite lesson from Uncle Warren?

Mine? 

"Risk is not knowing what you are doing."
- Uncle Warren

I've owned 0% of a $2,000,000 property. 

I worked my butt off for it too. 

I worked my W-2 while helping others build their wealth. 

It's part of most all of our journey's. 

Honest work. 

But after long hours trading time for money got me thinking...

"What if I was on the other side of the table?" 
"What if I was the owner?"

I asked myself those questions over & over. 
Until one day, I took that leap myself. 
The hardest decision I've made.

But you know what? 

It’s also the most fulfilling decision I’ve ever made. 
I’m curious to hear more about your journey. 
What set you on the path of ownership?

Vanilla Ice has 1,940,000,000 streams for all songs. 

He's also built a $20,000,000 real estate empire. 

Here's how he did it: 

1) Vanilla Ice initially had too much fun.  

• Vanilla Ice's real name is Rob Van Winkle. 
• With "Ice Ice Baby" topping every relevant chart.
• By age of 21, Rob was a bonafide superstar.
• Like many young rappers, he had his fun. 
• Mansions. Super cars. And jewelry. 
• Rob spent nearly everything. 

2) Hurricane Andrew changed everything. 

• In 1992, Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida. 
• 1 of Rob's mansions was damaged in the hurricane. 
• Instead of hiring contractors, Rob renovated it. 
• That single renovation changed everything. 
• He ended up selling the home as a flip. 
• & began flipping homes full-time. 

3) Rob shifted his focus. 

• Rob flipped homes all through the 1990's. 
• Then, in the early 2000's
• With Rob's music career slowing down, 
• Rob started a construction company. 
• Leveraging his experience flipping. 

Leveraging his flipping experience, Rob has built a $20m net worth through business and real estate. 

LESSON: 

Rob did what many of us do when we start in real estate. 
He completely changed industries. 
For Rob, it was all about learning everything he could. 
From electrical, to plumbing, to finishing work. 
Rob started from the bottom. 
Like all of us. 

Whether you're Vanilla Ice, or John Smith, hard work is required. 

You cannot escape it. 

Knowledge matters. 

& the best way to gain knowledge? Do the work. 

What's your focus right now with your investing?

P.S. What's a better one hit wonder? 

A. "Who Let the Dogs Out?"

B. "Ice Ice Baby"

C. Other

My church is looking to buy a building in downtown Denver with ~1,000 seats.

• They're currently off Colfax.
• Across from East High. 

Our church is looking for an auditorium w/ ~1,000 seats.
& they're looking to stay around downtown.  
They're open to any & all options, 
but would prefer to buy. 

If you know a seller. 
If you know of a building. 
If you own your own building. 

& you think it could fit this criteria?

Please reach out. 

DM "Church" if you have a lead!

I cold called an investor (who owns over $25,000,000 worth of real estate almost all free & clear) to ask for advice.

Here's what he said:

"Real estate is all about satisfying the resident & reducing costs."

Seemingly contradictory statements.

But when executed well:

Crushes.

Here's his advice:

1) Buy units with more bedrooms.

- For him, he buys assets & holds them in perpetuity.
- He found residents stay longer with 2-3 bedrooms.
- This is true for dishwashers & washer/dryers too.
- Here was his point: anticipate their needs.
- Anticipate their growth in life (families).
- & provide them convenience.

As their family grows & they make more money, you have the capacity to support this.

2) Be vertically integrated.

In his opinion:

- The single greatest opportunity to reduce cost.

He wanted to maximize cash flow:

- He had a manager & went in 2 days/week.
- This increased his cash flow, which
- Afforded a better life style.

The conversation was over 40 minutes.

He was very gracious with his time.

(Probably because he afford it).

P.S. Curious to hear your favorite interactions on a cold call?

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