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
Newport Beach, CA
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
Long Beach, CA
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
Santa Monica, CA
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