David Lucas
Financial Advisor
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Accomplished financial advisor with 8-year history of success in investment advising and financial planning. Leverages analytical and communication skills and industry knowledge to help clients obtain financial goals and plan for future. Navigates multiple demands to provide high level of service in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Financial Advisor Representative
PlanMember Securities
Grandville, MI
02.2016 - 05.2022
- Built personal client book valued over $23,000,000 and roughly 370 clients
- Hosted retirement seminars educating school employees on MPSERS retirement plans and retirement plan investing
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
- Guided clients through compiling important financial histories and documentation for evaluation.
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research to meet financial goals.
- Facilitated new client onboarding process and investment account setup.
- Recognized as top producer in 2019 by firm.
Financial Advisor Representative
Legend Equities Corporation
Grandville, MI
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Responsibilities with The Legend Group were same as listed above with PlanMember Securities Corporation.
- In 2016 my local branch office (Williams & Co Financial Services) made a change of broker-dealer and our local office moved business from The Legend Group to PlanMember Securities at this time.
Regional Operations Director
SharpShooter Imaging
Wheat Ridge, CO
05.2004 - 09.2012
- Oversaw day-to-day product activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching and performance management.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Directly responsible for more than 15 site managers and more than 200 individual staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Photography
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 08.1998 - 04.2003
Skills
Financial Advising
Certification
FINRA Series 7
Timeline
Licensed State Insurance Producer - Accident and Health, Life, and Variable Annuities
11-2016
Financial Advisor Representative
PlanMember Securities
02.2016 - 05.2022
FINRA Series 66
01-2015
FINRA Series 7
11-2014
Financial Advisor Representative
Legend Equities Corporation
11.2014 - 02.2016
Regional Operations Director
SharpShooter Imaging
05.2004 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Photography
Grand Valley State University
08.1998 - 04.2003
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