Fahad Jethwa
Austin,TX
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior Investment Advisor with over 10 years of experience in financial services, specializing in relationship management, retirement planning, and client retention. Proven track record of exceeding sales and retention goals, driving client satisfaction, and delivering fiduciary-compliant advice to a diverse clientele. Expertise in financial planning, asset consolidation, and managed account solutions, with a focus on delivering measurable retirement readiness outcomes. Adept at building strong client relationships through proactive outreach and personalized financial strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Virtual Financial Advisor
TIAA, Remote
01.2021 - Current
- Deliver personalized financial advice to clients from academic, research, and healthcare institutions, supporting retirement readiness and financial wellness
- Consistently exceed annual asset growth goals of $7MM-$9MM through consultative advice and effective client engagement
- Educate clients on retirement savings strategies, leveraging in-depth knowledge of IRS tax laws, pension plans, and investment products
- Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional sponsors, driving retention and referrals
- Achieved exceptional client experience scores and fostered high client satisfaction through proactive outreach and tailored solutions
- Key Achievements: - Increased managed account enrollments and client asset consolidation through consistent outreach and advice
- Successfully referred high-net-worth clients to private wealth programs, expanding business opportunities.
Investment Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Austin, TX
04.2016 - 06.2020
- Developed comprehensive wealth management strategies for high-net-worth clients, focusing on asset allocation, retirement, and estate planning
- Managed a $25MM personal portfolio and contributed to a $300MM team portfolio, consistently exceeding sales and retention goals
- Fostered relationships with 100+ households, including trusts and foundations, to secure long-term loyalty and growth
- Delivered engaging presentations and leveraged advanced financial technologies to onboard and retain clients effectively
- Key Achievements: - Surpassed quotas with analytical financial planning, generating millions in branch assets
- Built a robust lead qualification strategy to convert prospects into long-term clients.
Senior Asset Operations - Trading Specialist
Charles Schwab, Retirement Business Services
Austin, TX
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Executed high-risk, time-sensitive fund trading operations exceeding $30MM daily with precision to prevent costly errors
- Enhanced operational efficiency by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to refine trading and pricing processes
- Delivered training programs to management, equipping them with best practices and advanced skills
- Key Achievements: - Streamlined processes that saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars annually
- Recognized as a subject matter expert for trading and fund pricing methodologies.
Global IT Finance Intern
Dell Technologies
Austin, TX
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Analyzed IT project budgets, providing insights for cost efficiency and financial planning
- Supported management with cost center analyses and asset amortizations.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance & Economics -
McCoy School of Business, Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2011
Skills
- Client Enrollment & Retention Strategies
- Retirement Planning
- Asset Consolidation and Growth
- Financial Sales & Literacy
- Regulatory Compliance (FINRA/DOL Standards)
- High Net Worth Client Advisory
- Managed Account Solutions
- Training, Mentoring, & Leadership
- Financial Planning Software (MoneyGuidePro, BlackRock Aladdin, Morningstar)
- Customer service
- Financial planning
- Business development
Certification
- FINRA Series 7 & 66 Licenses (Active)
- Life & Health Insurance License
Timeline
Registered Virtual Financial Advisor
TIAA, Remote
01.2021 - Current
Investment Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
04.2016 - 06.2020
Senior Asset Operations - Trading Specialist
Charles Schwab, Retirement Business Services
01.2012 - 04.2016
Global IT Finance Intern
Dell Technologies
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance & Economics -
McCoy School of Business, Texas State University
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