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Deborah Amilowski

Middle Island,NY

Summary

Client-focused Wealth Management Advisor with over 30 years of experience in delivering comprehensive financial planning, including retirement, insurance, investment, tax, estate and charitable strategies. Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales goals while effectively managing client relationships. Experience in coaching advisors, streamlining office operations, and implementing efficient systems to enhance productivity. Highly organized with communication and relationship-building skills, fostering trust and long-term partnerships with clients.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wealth Management Advisor

TIAA
Melville, NY
06.2018 - 12.2025

Key Metrics: $600M AUM | 330 Clients | $14M annual goal | MoneyGuidePro | Comprehensive Planning

  • Advised 330 clients with $600M AUM on portfolio strategy, asset allocation, and comprehensive financial planning, integrating tax optimization, retirement, and estate planning strategies.
  • Achieved progressively increasing annual sales goals, starting at $6M growing to $14M, by leveraging MoneyGuidePro to expand client relationships and identify new opportunities.
  • Achieved high client retention and long-term loyalty through proactive, personalized advisory services.
  • Partnered with internal teams to implement advanced wealth strategies tailored to complex needs.

Investment Consultant

TD Ameritrade
Melville, NY
09.2012 - 06.2018

Key Metrics: $485M AUM | 400 Clients | $12M quarterly goals | MoneyGuidePro | Comprehensive Planning

  • Advised 400 clients with $485M AUM on portfolio strategy, asset allocation, and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement, tax-efficient investing, and estate planning solutions.
  • Strengthened long-term client relationships through proactive portfolio reviews, strategic planning discussions, and tailored investment recommendations.
  • Achieved quarterly new business goals of $12M by leveraging client opportunities and delivering customized investment solutions.
  • Expanded client engagement across full-spectrum wealth planning, driving client satisfaction, retention, and portfolio growth.

Financial Advisor / Advisor Coach

Ameriprise Financial
Hauppauge, NY
11.2003 - 09.2012

Key Metrics: $20M AUM | 200 Client | Advisor Development & Coaching | Organized systems | Salesforce/Naviplan

  • Delivered fee-based comprehensive financial planning to 200 clients, growing assets under management to $20M.
  • Generated new business through referrals, networking, seminars, and trade events, driving consistent client growth.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development in preparation for leadership and management roles.
  • Served as an Advisor Coach, leading training sessions on sales strategy, client relationship management, and business development.
  • Coached advisors and staff on CRM systems, client database management, administrative processes, and underwriting coordination, improving overall office efficiency.

Financial Consultant

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Sayville, NY
01.1990 - 11.2003

Key Metrics: Independent/W-2 Advisor | Owned & Managed Financial Services Office | Insurance & Risk Planning Focus | Underwriter Relationship Management | Systems Implementation & Process Efficiency

  • Owned and operated a financial office, managing staff, payroll, and budgeting while maintaining a large insurance and investment book.
  • Sold mutual funds, annuities, life, disability, and long-term care insurance products.
  • Developed ongoing client relationships, assisting with comprehensive financial planning, estate planning, and account assessments, generating repeat business.
  • Developed strong underwriter partnerships and implemented efficient systems and workflows to ensure timely, accurate case processing.

Education

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Skills

  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Insurance sales strategies
  • Estate and tax optimization
  • Investment strategies
  • Managed office operations
  • Highly organized

Certification

  • FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, 66
  • Life, Health, and Accident
  • CLU, CRPC, LUTCF

Timeline

Wealth Management Advisor

TIAA
06.2018 - 12.2025

Investment Consultant

TD Ameritrade
09.2012 - 06.2018

Financial Advisor / Advisor Coach

Ameriprise Financial
11.2003 - 09.2012

Financial Consultant

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
01.1990 - 11.2003

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Awards & Recognition

P1 First-Year Top Achiever; Top Producer – NY Metro Area; Top Advisor Summit Qualifier, Recipient, Metro Big Apple Award, Multiple Awards for Outstanding Customer Service, Qualified for multiple Sales Achievement Recognition Trips
Deborah Amilowski