Financial Advisor Sample Resume

Marvin K. Smith
1234 Center Street
San Francisco, California 94000
Home: 650-555-5555
Cell: 650-555-5556
Email: marvksmith@frontfocus.com  

Objective
Financial Advisor position seeking an achievement driven opportunity to take charge and maximize my potential in providing financial advice and services to clients  

Qualifications Summary

• A passion for people, the community and the financial markets.
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills with a strong team orientation.
• Positive thinking, self-starter with a proven track record of high achievement.
  

Education
University of California, Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (May 1999)

Work Experience
Financial Planner: Nov. 2003 - Present, Remington Financial Services, San Francisco, CA

• Conduct in-depth reviews of clients' financial circumstances and future goals.
• Assist clients in making informed decisions.
• Negotiate with product suppliers for the best possible rates.
• Review accounts on a regular basis to ensure compliance with internal and external policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Create, implement, and continually review a plan that includes strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals.
• Devise and execute business development strategies to attract and acquire new clients.

Financial Advisor: Oct. 1999 - Nov. 2003, Larson & Jones, San Francisco, CA

• Analyzed information and prepared plans best suited to individual clients' requirements.
• Provided clients with information on new and existing products and services.
• Communicated complex information to clients to make them aware of their options and help them assess the relative merits of different plans.
• Acted as the steward of the client's assets.
• Achieved client satisfaction and loyalty through excellent service.

Financial Services Assistant: July 1997 - Oct. 1999, Larson & Jones, San Francisco, CA

• Assisted customers with opening accounts.
• Worked with prospective and existing customers to assess financial needs.
• Identified and sold the appropriate investment services to customers.
• Generated and followed up on leads.
• Ensured compliance with company and regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Reported all incidences of noncompliance to immediate manager.

Certifications

• Certified Financial Planner
• Accredited Estate Planner (designation)
• Accredited Financial Counselor (designation)
• Certified Trust and Financial Advisor  

Professional Affiliations
Certified Investment Management Consultants