ALEV SHARMA
Los Angeles
Summary
Performance-driven Fiduciary Investment Advisor and Certified Estate Planner (CEP) with a proven track record of bridging the gap between comprehensive estate planning and active wealth management. Expert in conducting high-touch, in-home consultations to review revocable living trusts and implement holistic financial roadmaps that protect family legacies. A high-impact producer who generated over $1.2M in annuity sales within a six-month period while concurrently growing and managing client assets under an AUM model. Committed to the fiduciary standard, I excel at translating complex financial concepts into actionable strategies that drive client retention and significant portfolio growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investment Advisor
Secure Investment Management
Los Angeles
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Consultative Estate Planning: Conducted high-touch, in-home consultations to review Revocable Living Trusts and align estate documents with clients' broader financial objectives.
- Dual-Designation Expertise: Leveraged Certified Estate Planner (CEP) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designations to provide holistic, ethical guidance centered on the client’s best interests.
- Rapid Revenue Generation: Achieved over $1.2M in annuity sales within a 6-month period, consistently exceeding production targets through targeted client education and needs-based selling.
- AUM Management: Proactively managed and grew client portfolios under Assets Under Management (AUM), implementing customized investment strategies to ensure long-term wealth preservation.
- Comprehensive Financial Planning: Developed and executed personalized financial roadmaps covering retirement income, tax efficiency, and legacy planning for a diverse client base.
Financial Solutions Advisor
Merrill Lynch
Los Angeles
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through regular communication and personalized service.
- Conduct initial and ongoing consultations to understand clients' financial goals, risk tolerance, and financial situation.
- Monitor and manage investment portfolios to ensure alignment with clients' goals and risk tolerance.
- Provide insights on market trends and economic forecasts to guide decision-making.
- Continuously review and update financial plans to reflect changing circumstances, market conditions, and client priorities.
- Prepare detailed reports on financial plans, investment performance, and risk assessments for client review.
Investment Advisor
Providence Financial
Los Angeles
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Design strategies to maximize wealth accumulation and preservation for high-net-worth individuals and families.
- Evaluate and optimize clients' financial portfolios for tax efficiency and diversification.
- Create detailed retirement income strategies, ensuring clients have sufficient funds for their post-retirement lifestyle.
- Analyze retirement accounts, such as 401(k), IRA, or pensions, to maximize benefits and returns.
- Collaborate with tax professionals to align clients' financial strategies with tax laws and opportunities.
- Educate clients on financial concepts, including budgeting, investing, and debt management.
- Develop contingency plans to address unforeseen financial challenges, such as medical emergencies or job loss.
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
Los Angeles
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Meeting individually with clients to determine their financial objectives, risk tolerance, income, expenses and assets.
- Offering strategic advice on products and services, such as investments, insurance coverage and debt management tools.
- Performing market research to stay current with financial trends.
- Preparing financial documents, such as income projections and investment reports.
- Maintaining compliance with all rules and regulations in the financial industry.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Finance
University Of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Bosphorus University
Turkey06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Information Systems
Frankfurt University
Germany07.2015
Skills
- Capital Markets
- Securities
- Financial Analysis
- Valuation Analysis
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial Modelling
- Self-motivated professional
- Mutual funds and liabilities
- Certified Estate Planner
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary
- Stock market understanding
- Retirement needs
- Series 6, 7, 63, 65 license
- Investment advice
- Sales expertise
- Financial planning
- Retirement planning
- Wealth Management
- Mutual funds
- Investment planning
Certification
• SIE
• Series 6, 7, 63, 65
• Life and Health Insurance
• Certified Estate Planner (CEP)
• Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF)
• Series 6, 7, 63, 65
• Life and Health Insurance
• Certified Estate Planner (CEP)
• Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF)
Timeline
Investment Advisor
Secure Investment Management
04.2025 - 11.2025
Financial Solutions Advisor
Merrill Lynch
07.2024 - 03.2025
Investment Advisor
Providence Financial
12.2023 - 06.2024
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
03.2023 - 11.2023
Post Graduate Certificate - Finance
University Of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Bosphorus University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Information Systems
Frankfurt University