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Alexandra Castillo

Fontana,CA

Summary

A passionate and results driven professional with 3 years of experience in a fee-only RIA firm. Proven track record as an initiator of process improvement. Holds Series 65, with the long-term goal of getting the CFP® certification to become a financial advisor.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraplanner

Falcon Wealth Planning
Ontario, CA
02.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed and prepared over 2,600 financial planning reports using diverse data from investment statements, tax returns, insurance policies, and mortgage statements.
  • Seamlessly step into the team lead role during absences, acting as a key point of contact for associates and advisor requests.
  • Played a key role in the data migration from Redtail to Salesforce, ensuring a smooth transition for the planning department and firm-wide integration.
  • Conducted interviews and provided comprehensive training for new hires.
  • Overhauled the core investment philosophy presentation, updating market performance data and aligning it with Falcon's branding
  • Member of the Planning Department Committee and Quality Assurance Committee to contribute to the improvement of company processes.

Operations Specialist (Intern)

Falcon Wealth Planning
Ontario, CA
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Took initiative to complete complex, time sensitive onboarding tasks for high-net worth clients, ensuring accuracy.
  • Completed rollover calls with clients and contra-firms to process transfers.
  • Communicated with financial custodian service teams like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and Pontera to ensure client needs were being met.
  • Supported daily operations by organizing and maintaining files and records.
  • Provided assistance with training new employees on department tasks and standards.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Education

BBA - Finance

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
05-2023

Skills

  • Detail-Oriented
  • Communication Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Teamwork Skills

Platform Experience

  • Salesforce CRM
  • eMoney
  • Ycharts
  • Zoom
  • Gmail
  • Redtail CRM
  • Wealthscape - Fidelity
  • Charles Schwab
  • Morningstar
  • Pontera
  • SS Analyzer
  • Deft
  • Excel

Certification

  • Series 65 - Exam Passed Nov 2024
  • Associate of the Month Award (Dec 2023)

Interests & Hobbies

  • Sporting Events: hockey, basketball, baseball
  • Concerts
  • Zumba

Timeline

Paraplanner

Falcon Wealth Planning
02.2023 - Current

Operations Specialist (Intern)

Falcon Wealth Planning
05.2022 - 02.2023

BBA - Finance

California State University, San Bernardino