Knowledgeable and dependable team player with over 20 years experience in the financial services industry. Dedicated to providing excellent client service and creating a plan for each client to live their best financial life. Positive and outgoing attitude with a curious nature. Continuously striving to learn, add value, and solve problems.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wealth Advisor & Retirement Income Specialist
Zandbergen Group & Shoreline Financial
10.2024 - Current
Integrating tax planning, estate planning, investment management, and long term goal setting into holistic financial planning for clients.
Cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships, resulting in high client retention and referrals.
Creating and presenting financial plans to clients.
Member of the Investment Committee, discussing risk management with models, and changes that need to be made based on market trends.
Investment Advisor
Boss Retirement Solutions
02.2024 - 10.2024
Educated & assisted clients in creating comprehensive financial plans based on their unique personal situations.
Collaborated with internal teams to offer clients the best financial products for their risk tolerances and needs.
Converted prospects to clients with a 40% conversion rate - one of the highest success rates among first year employees at the firm.
Assisted with financial seminars.
Senior Associate Financial Planner
Mainspring Wealth Advisors, LLC.
06.2022 - 02.2024
Built and maintained relationships in a transitionary office
Provided targeted and comprehensive financial advice and portfolio management strategies to each individual client and household
Created, maintained, and presented financial plans utilizing firm software to ensure clients meet their financial goals
Advised clients on current financial issues and made recommendations
Ran client meetings and all follow up tasks
Member of the firm investment committee
Contributed opinions and recommendations to firm models
In charge of maintaining, trading, and reporting on assigned models
Assisted other offices in the firm with client retention
Maintained all CRM files, and ensuring compliance with reviews and documentation
Senior Registered Associate
Raymond James
06.2018 - 06.2022
Primary in charge of transitioning client accounts from Wells Fargo Advisors to Raymond James.
Retained over 90% of a $500MM book of business.
Ranked in the top 3% of all associates in the firm.
Assisted advisors with existing and prospective clients. First point of contact for all administrative and trading related inquiries and actions.
Created and prepared materials for client reviews, including reports through internal systems, Excel, and Morningstar software.
Gathered information and drafted financial plans in Money Guide Pro backed systems.
Maintained internal portfolio management systems.
Updated CRM systems to stay in compliance with current regulations.
Cultivated deep and meaningful relationships with clients beyond their financial lives.
Senior Registered Associate, Vice President
Wells Fargo Advisors
03.2007 - 06.2018
Provided exceptional service to clients, operational and administrative support for two lead advisors.
Supported the team through processing client requests, resolving client inquiries, and preparing review documents.
Obtained Insurance License and Notary to provide further client service and assist business growth.
Performed trades for clients and advisors. Created and reviewed financial plans with firm software.
Registered Client Associate
Merrill Lynch
06.2003 - 03.2007
Member of one of the largest and most successful teams in the private wealth area of Merrill Lynch
Worked within a tight knit high net worth team, providing services to ultra wealthy clients and families
Performed a wide range of administrative duties such as opening and servicing accounts and overall client support and maintenance
As a registered associate, entered trades and provided quotes, as well as option strategies
Utilized and understood Bloomberg systems and terminals
Primary in charge of 10B5-1 plans trading and SEC related filings
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