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Collin Carter

Garland,TX

Summary

Highly motivated, self-disciplined professional with attention-to-detail and analytical skills. Experience in prioritizing multiple task and the ability to respond with flexibility to changing deadlines. A skilled communicator who exceeds at building strong working relationships with colleagues and clients. Detail-oriented professional with financial expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Strong analytical skills, ability to support business operations through analysis of financial and operational data. In a previous role as a Fixed Income trader at Charles Schwab an understanding of debt and derivative instruments, their issuance and cash settlement was required.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Fixed Income Sr. Specialist

Charles Schwab
05.2018 - 04.2021
  • Educated clients and provide guidance as it relates to income needs
  • Uncovered solutions that range from basic trade execution to more complex research and portfolio reviews
  • Through consultative skills recommended solutions that aligned with goals based on a client’s objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance
  • Provided support and guidance to team members as needed.
  • Assumed responsibility as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service

Financial Advisor I

USAA
08.2014 - 07.2017
  • Assessed member financial situation and goals
  • Used technical tools to identify and articulate the need for an Investment and Life Insurance review
  • Developed and delivered financial strategy solutions, including financial planning for retirement, investment, insurance, and estate events
  • Motivated members to take action on recommendations and overcome objections using sales techniques and persuasion skills
  • Asked questions to discover key information and life events to understand clients need or problem
  • In 2016 sales metrics achieved, reaching a minimum of 180% of goal in each category
  • Facilitated training for new hires which included providing guidance for procedures on calls and assisting with questions as needed to ensure a successful transition.

Retirement Consultant

TIAA-CREF
04.2009 - 08.2014
  • Counsel Participants of 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) on their in-service, hardship and post service withdrawal, loan and retirement income options
  • Assist participants with form completions to request withdrawals, loans and characterizations and or conversions of IRAs
  • Researched and resolved account discrepancies
  • Cross sell other financial products and services that are suitable for the perspective client, i.e. Life Insurance After Tax Annuities Mutual Funds College 529 and Brokerage accounts
  • Work with participants to express the benefits of consolidate their assets under one household at TIAA-CREF

Education

BBA - Finance

University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX
12.2023

Skills

  • Tableau
  • Accounting Principles
  • Treasury transactions
  • Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel
  • Understanding of Debt and Derivative investments
  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical
  • Multitasking

Additional Information

  • NASD Series 7 NASD Series 63 & 65 Group 1 Life and Health Insurance Licenses

Timeline

Fixed Income Sr. Specialist

Charles Schwab
05.2018 - 04.2021

Financial Advisor I

USAA
08.2014 - 07.2017

Retirement Consultant

TIAA-CREF
04.2009 - 08.2014

BBA - Finance

University of North Texas At Dallas
Collin Carter