Joseph P. Connolly

I founded Connolly Resources to serve a niche in the recruiting industry that I believe is overlooked by the large national firms. Born in Washington D.C, I moved to South Florida in 1987 upon graduating from Harvard University. At Harvard, I graduated with honors receiving a degree in Economics. I was named a John Winthrop scholar in my junior and senior years. As a wide receiver for the Harvard Crimson, I was an Honorable Mention to the 1986 All Ivy Football Team.

Besides the obvious attractions to South Florida, I moved to Miami from Boston in 1987 to enter Southeast Bank’s Commercial Credit Training program. I stayed with First Union after its takeover of Southeast until 1993. After Southeast/FUNB, I worked as a commercial lender for United National Bank and SouthTrust Bank. In 1998, I moved to Merrill Lynch’s Business Financial Services group. My responsibilities there were to build a market for commercial loans, corporate cash management, and corporate succession planning using the network of Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors.

I am married with two children. I stay active in local men’s basketball leagues and enjoy saltwater fishing when possible.