Collaborate with equity desk members, Financial Strategies Group, and Advisory Services to reduce firm expenses by $5 million annually, successfully assuming and managing the discretionary trading of firm-sponsored and third-party models.
Oversee daily trading operations, including model updates, trade executions, corrections, allocations, and reconciliations.
Partner with advisors, RIAs, and asset managers to execute large block orders using model trading and rebalancing software (Blaze, APL, Pershing BTR).
Execute non-held orders, including thinly traded securities across listed and OTC markets.
Facilitate issuer stock repurchases under SEC 10b-18 "safe harbor" guidelines with company insiders.
Monitor and resolve cash drifts and non-model positions, ensuring alignment with client portfolios.
Ensure all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed off on timely basis.
Maintain best execution standards across all trading products.
Comply with SEC and FINRA regulations, adhering to trading and operational risk frameworks.
Trading & Service Representative II
Wells Fargo Advisors
07.2021 - 03.2022
Executed trades across equities, derivatives, fixed income, mutual funds, and other investment products for clients.
Developed expertise in equity and options market structures.
Educated clients on corporate actions (splits, mergers, buyouts, tender offers) and their investment implications.
Ensured compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations while effectively managing trading risks.
Resolved complex trading and brokerage issues through detailed research and analysis.
Provided cost basis analysis and tax-lot harvesting assistance to optimize client portfolios.
Collaborated with advisors, team members, and management to address unresolved brokerage concerns and enhance client satisfaction.