Daniela Murphy, PhD
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Client Associate with expertise in high-net-worth client relationship management, adept at trade processing, financial analysis, and portfolio support. Proficient in CRM systems, account administration, and compliance procedures, with a strong commitment to enhancing client satisfaction and service delivery.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Administrative Assistant
Wells Fargo Advisors
09.2023 - Current
- Serves as primary contact for 100+ high-net worth clients, resulting in an increase in client retention.
- Facilitates timely and accurate client money movements, including processing outgoing wire transfers, trades, ACH payments, and checks, ensuring compliance with all firm and regulatory policies.
- Streamlines communication processes between clients and financial advisors to improve service efficiency and responsiveness.
- Manages all operational aspects of client accounts, including opening new accounts, processing documentation, and handling various service requests such as fund and security transfers.
Client Associate
Platinum Wealth Advisors
02.2013 - 08.2023
- Onboarded new clients, guiding them through the completion of account forms, risk assessment questionnaires, and compliance paperwork to ensure all information was accurate and submitted on time.
- Assisted clients with fund transfers, including initiating wire transfers, processing contributions or withdrawals, and tracking account movement to ensure accuracy and timely execution.
- Supported financial advisors in preparing detailed client presentations for quarterly reviews, utilizing market data to create customized investment strategies that improved client portfolio performance.
Senior Research Analyst
Milken Institute
04.2003 - 06.2006
- Conducted regional economic research and financial analysis and published findings focused on financial technology innovations, legal affairs, human capital development, and regional competitiveness.
- Engaged with policy leaders on areas directly covered by my research.
- Analyzed data and modeled economic outcomes to support primary research.
- Responsible for presenting research findings and complex concepts to business executives and policy leaders.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Coordinated high-profile speakers and created their panel content at the Milken Institute Global Conference.
Education
UCLA's Extension Writer's Program - Creative Writing
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CAPh.D. - Political Science
University of Lueneburg
Lueneburg, GermanyMBA - Economics
University of Lueneburg
Lueneburg, GermanySkills
- Analytical Thinking
- Multitasking Ability
- Technical Support Knowledge
- Client Service Excellence
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Salesforce CRM
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Financial Software
- FINRA and SEC compliance
- Account Management
- Trade Processing
Certification
Series 7 and Series 66 licenses
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Associate Administrative Assistant
Wells Fargo Advisors
09.2023 - Current
Client Associate
Platinum Wealth Advisors
02.2013 - 08.2023
Senior Research Analyst
Milken Institute
04.2003 - 06.2006
UCLA's Extension Writer's Program - Creative Writing
University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D. - Political Science
University of Lueneburg
MBA - Economics
University of Lueneburg