Cole Charles
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
Financial professional with a passion for teamwork and client service. Recently admitted part-time student at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, looking for exposure to the legal profession.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Financial Solutions Advisor
Bank of America and Merrill
Woodridge, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized the BOA customer network to self-source leads
- Conducted one-on-one fact-gathering client meetings
- Provided goals-based portfolio recommendations and education on financial planning
- Maintained a compliant business and managed my own books and records
Registered Client Associate
Wells Fargo Advisors
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Administrative duties: Filing, Client Outreach, Account Maintenance, and more
- Utilized eMoney financial planning software to prepare presentations for clients
- Received training/mentorship from financial advisors in the design/rebalancing of custom discretionary portfolios
- Branch Technical Coordinator: Provided expertise and training to Advisors and staff on eMoney, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and more
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Directed operations for my solo practice and built my own book of business
- Ran fact-gathering client meetings
- Presented risk-management recommendations and educated clients on financial planning basics
Education
J.D. -
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Chicago, IL 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Accomplishments
- Led branch to highest market participation rate for new software rollout, through effective coaching and training
- Exceeded performance metrics to become top 10% intern at Northwestern Mutual
- Received Chicago-Kent Merit-Based Academic Scholarship
Certification
Series 7
Timeline
Financial Solutions Advisor
Bank of America and Merrill
09.2024 - Current
Series 66
02-2024
Series 7
11-2023
Registered Client Associate
Wells Fargo Advisors
03.2023 - 08.2024
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
03.2022 - 03.2023
Microsoft Office Specialist
09-2020
J.D. -
Chicago-Kent College of Law
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Elmhurst University
05.2001 -
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