Faranak Gott
Carlsbad,USA
Summary
Dynamic financial professional with 15 years in wealth management, alternative investments, and client-focused advisory. Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives, leading complex operational projects, and delivering customized investment solutions. Excited to transition and dedicate my career in the alternative investment space, leveraging my passion and proven experience to drive impactful results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Wealth Adviser
Intelligence Driven Advisers
Carlsbad, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Co-advise successful relationships alongside the Founder and CEO, managing a portfolio of 80+ high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
- Consistently achieved the highest net new asset and revenue generation within the firm, averaging over $25 million annually.
- Provide personalized, client-focused financial strategies to achieve optimal results. Collaborate with clients to define financial goals, offering expert recommendations on investment opportunities, portfolio construction, retirement planning, tax strategies, and estate planning to enhance financial outcomes.
- Oversee the firm’s SMA strategies and subscription-based alternative investments, managing their implementation and execution to ensure seamless, efficient delivery of complex financial solutions.
- Conduct comprehensive financial reviews by analyzing client financial documents, including income, business tax returns, wills, trusts, and other legal materials, to develop and present tailored financial plans and actionable recommendations.
- Lead and oversee the successful establishment and funding of complex client accounts, including Donor Advised Funds (DAF), family foundations, 401(k) plans, and DB plans, ensuring seamless onboarding.
Sr. Manager Client Service
Intelligence Driven Advisers
Carlsbad, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Collaborated closely with the Director of Portfolio Management to develop and implement a comprehensive suite of alternative investment strategies across multiple asset classes, enabling firm-wide portfolio diversification, and enhancing client return optimization. Worked in tandem to lead due diligence, research, and operational execution, ensuring seamless integration and implementation of strategies.
- Prepared and delivered comprehensive meeting materials and tailored financial recommendations, enabling the CEO/Wealth Advisor to present highly personalized strategies that optimize clients’ financial lives and portfolio returns, ensuring they meet and exceed their financial objectives.
- Attended and actively contributed to client meetings, fostering seamless communication, ensuring alignment of client goals, and driving follow-through on actionable items to support ongoing success and relationship growth.
- Directed and managed all investment implementation activities, including alternative investment purchases, capital calls, and SMA account management, ensuring timely and accurate execution to meet client objectives.
- Collaborated with the Portfolio Management and Trading Team to execute portfolio trades and implement investment strategies, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client objectives.
Sr. Client Service Manager
United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC
Bethesda, MD
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Lead and mentored a team of Client Service Associates, ensuring the efficient management of investment and service operations, while fostering a high-performing, client-focused team environment.
- Oversaw trade executions, account openings, asset transfers, and all facets of brokerage and custodial operations, maintaining precision, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Served as the primary point of contact to high-net-worth clients, proactively addressing inquiries, and resolving complex issues to ensure exceptional client experiences.
- Collaborated with wealth advisers and portfolio managers to assess client needs and deliver tailored financial solutions, enhancing client relationships, and driving portfolio optimization.
Relationship Manager
United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC
Bethesda, MD
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Served as the primary point of contact for the firm’s ultra-high-net-worth clients, ensuring seamless management of relationships, and delivering consistently exceptional client experiences.
- Collaborated with Managing Directors to prepare detailed analyses and financial reports for client meetings, ensuring precision and alignment with client goals and objectives.
- Contributed valuable insights during client meetings, and managed follow-ups on actionable items and advisor recommendations, ensuring effective communication and high client satisfaction.
- Performed comprehensive evaluations of insurance and annuity illustrations, including detailed analyses of coverage and pricing, to provide clients with clear, actionable insights, and support informed decision-making.
Operations Manager
River Care
Rockville, MD
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Managed the recruitment and hiring process for new employees, conducting interviews to identify top talent, ensuring the staff's high performance, and alignment with the school's goals.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with parents to streamline the enrollment process and deliver a seamless onboarding experience for children and families.
- Achieved successful passing outcomes in annual audits conducted by the Office of Child Care (OCC), demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence and compliance.
Personal Banker Client Service Associate
Capital One Bank
Bethesda, MD
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Consistently achieved quarterly branch sales targets by leveraging in-depth knowledge of financial products and services available to align with clients’ unique banking needs, driving revenue growth.
- Oversaw a broad range of banking services and financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance with operational standards, and seamless customer service.
- Conducted settlements and audits for the branch vault, cash drawers, and ATMs in collaboration with the Branch Manager, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with financial record-keeping protocols.
Education
M.S.M. - Management
University of Maryland
B.S. - Kinesiology
University of Maryland
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Sales
- Retirement planning
- Investment management
- Estate planning
- Financial analysis
- Risk Management
- Tax planning
- Alternatives
- eMoney Financial Planning Software
- Redtail CRM
- ORION
- Charles Schwab
- Fidelity
Accomplishments
- IDA Impact Award
Certification
· Series 65
· Life, Health & Accident Insurance License
· Pursuing CFP® certification
Timeline
Associate Wealth Adviser
Intelligence Driven Advisers
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Manager Client Service
Intelligence Driven Advisers
01.2019 - 01.2022
Sr. Client Service Manager
United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Relationship Manager
United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Operations Manager
River Care
01.2010 - 01.2014
Personal Banker Client Service Associate
Capital One Bank
01.2005 - 01.2010
M.S.M. - Management
University of Maryland
B.S. - Kinesiology
University of Maryland
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