Denis Baftiq
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Young and passionate with a strong desire to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Over 2 years of experience in the financial planning industry along with a degree in financial planning demonstrate a versatile skill set and adaptability in any financial planning space. Passionate about taxation and its critical role in the financial planning process. Successfully completed all parts of the Enrolled Agent (EA) license and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Relationship Manager - Wealth Management
Gilbert & Cook
01.2024 - Current
- Support CFP professional’s in delivering services to clients through meeting material preparation, meeting attendance, post-meeting action item execution and day-to-day administration
- Enhance client experience by building and maintaining strong client relationships, addressing issues, and ensuring timely communication for administrative inquires
- Prepare and execute administrative responsibilities and organization of files and paperwork for client meetings, including implementation follow-up.
- Participate in client meetings and responsible for documentation of decisions and action item assignments
- Participate in design meetings and responsible for client onboarding (gathered client information, helped assist in new account opening, and followed up with client throughout the process)
- Prepare investment account and insurance paperwork including follow-up and confirmation of implementation
- Analyze Estate Planning Documents, Tax Returns, and other client information to produce accurate reports, detailed meeting materials, and timely deliverables
- Proficiently utilize platforms such as Advisor Engine (CRM), Schwab Advisor Center, eMoney, Orion, Docupace, DocuSign, Holistiplan, and Morningstar Direct to enhance client service and operational efficiency.
Financial Advisor Assistant
Hebert Financial
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted the Financial Advisor by gathering information, printing proposals, and inputting data to prepare for client and/or prospect meetings.
- Collaborated in developing and maintaining comprehensive financial plans, integrating diverse goals and financial products to present various retirement options.
- Managed the investment operations of the office: prepared trades, adjusted portfolio allocations, monitored trade reconciliation, account alerts, etc.
- Managed client onboarding (prepared paperwork, assisted the client complete paperwork, and looked for completeness)
- Maintained and managed online and physical client files (notes, emails, phone calls, and updated the files)
- Maintained the Financial Advisor's email, calendar, phone, agendas, licenses, expenses, bills, and follow ups.
- Built relationships with case coordinators, wholesalers, underwriters, and business specialist for questions about cases.
- Ran reports tracking the business of the office and the status of certain cases along with reports finding opportunities within the Financial Advisor's client base.
- Websites and platforms worked with: Salesforce, MoneyGuidePro, Illustration Programs, Wealthscape, Morningstar Direct, Morningstar Workstation, and Advisory Websites.
- Facilitated the servicing of various financial products, including Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Annuities, Brokerage and Direct Held Fund accounts, and Fee-based Advisory accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Counseling And Planning
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2024
Skills
- Financial Planning Data Entry
- CRM Software Experience
- Investment Operations
- Financial Knowledge
- Client Interactions
- Client Meetings
- Client Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Bookkeeping
- Versatility
- Confidence
- Problem Solving
Licenses & Certifications
- Enrolled Agent (EA) - Passed all 3 parts, pending application review
- Insurance Producer - Life
- Insurance Producer - Accident & Health
- Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) Participant
Timeline
Relationship Manager - Wealth Management
Gilbert & Cook
01.2024 - Current
Financial Advisor Assistant
Hebert Financial
04.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Financial Counseling And Planning
Iowa State University