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Extracurricular Activities
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Jacob Shamblott

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Personable and highly motivated individual committed to helping clients meet their financial goals. Extensive experience developing and implementing investment strategies tailored to clients' individual needs and objectives. Passionate about providing sound financial advice and helping clients reach financial goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Strategist – Senior Associate

Bank of New York Mellon Global Family Office
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Part of a two-year development program focused on building my brand within the Global Family Office space
  • Through this program, I was able to curate my own team of outsourced T&E attorneys, IB/PE individuals, and Business Consultants that were able to provide me introductions to Family Offices
  • Lead the effort in organizing a Tech Summit for our Global Family Office clients and prospects with the goal of providing our clients and prospects with the latest technology to simplify their operations
  • Developed executive reports for the most prominent Family Offices around the globe for our CEO, Catherine Keating, providing her with key insights on ways BNY GFO can services these offices
  • Generated Family Office leads through LinkedIn, Crains, Center of Influences, which has created a pipeline of future opportunities.

Private Wealth Advisor/Analyst

BMO Family Office
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Work closely with the Private Wealth Advisors and Managing Directors on their overall business plans and investment strategies by preparing any presentations needed to win new business, acting as a key contact for clients during onboarding, complete the account opening process, and managing the client management process for each relationship the PWA brings on
  • Calculate revenue for my assigned PWA’s closed business and project revenue for each quarter and fiscal year for their outstanding opportunities for senior leadership and executives to review
  • Complete and update any Client Relationship Reviews for existing clients to ensure we have a deep understanding of the overall client relationship and outstanding business opportunities
  • Provide suggestions to leadership on ways to effectively implement the client management process as we continue to grow as an organization.

Financial Solutions Advisor-Assistant Vice President

Merrill Lynch
03.2018 - 11.2021
  • Dually employed by both Bank of America and Merrill, with a focus on providing the firm’s top clients with holistic financial-planning advice through education and a goals-based discovery conversation
  • Work closely with the CFP on our team to develop financial plans, cash management solutions, and customized investment strategies for each client’s individual financial situation
  • Provide clients with a streamlined goals-based investment process focused on their financial needs and delivering them with the full breadth of what Bank of America and Merrill has to offer
  • Hold financial reviews on a quarterly basis for each client to make sure their portfolios are fit for their current situation
  • Updating prospects and clients on the current and future outlook on the economy and capital markets
  • Ability to articulate complex financial situations and make recommendations to clients in a simplified presentation
  • Brought in $10,000,000 through cold calls, networking events, bank referrals, and discovery meetings.

Financial Advisor-Practice Management Development Program

Merrill Lynch
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Completed required training; obtained industry licenses (Series 7 & 66), and mastered skill assessments
  • Built a pipeline of affluent clients, identified client needs, developed relationships with prospective clients, and gained key business management skills needed to operate my own practice
  • Recommended investment products and services that are suitable for prospects based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile, and preferences.

Financial Advisor Intern

AXA Advisors
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Worked alongside the VP of the American Division by preparing asset maps, reviewed client’s portfolios, and presented updated financial plans for a book of business of about 1,000 clients.

Business Sales Intern

Sprint Corporation
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Graduated from a nationwide Sprint University sales training- finishing top five based on new opportunities.

Education

Certified Financial Planner -

Bryant University – Boston Institute of Finance
Boston, MA
12.2023

Bachelor of Science in Finance -

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
12.2016

Concentration: International Business -

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
04.2015

Skills

  • Client Relations
  • Pipeline Management
  • Stock Market Expertise
  • Retirement Planning
  • Investment Consulting and Planning
  • Business Development

Professional Licenses

  • Series 7
  • Series 66

Extracurricular Activities

Breakfast of Champions, Chicago, IL, Founder, 01/01/24, Current, The ideology of the group is focused on connecting successful young professionals with the common goal of discussing industry specific topics in our respective fields with the common goal of generating business. Alpha Kappa Lambda Alumni Board, Kansas City, MO, 02/01/18, 02/01/19 Alpha Kappa Lambda-Delta Fraternity, Lawrence, KS, Vice President/Member, 01/01/12, 12/01/14, Grew the chapter from 35 to 70 members. This led to earning my fraternity a house back on campus. Oversaw the fraternity budget, philanthropy, social events, and recruiting efforts. National Presidential Centennial Conclave, Carmel, IN, Nominated Fraternity Representative, 07/01/14

Timeline

Client Strategist – Senior Associate

Bank of New York Mellon Global Family Office
06.2023 - 12.2023

Private Wealth Advisor/Analyst

BMO Family Office
11.2021 - 06.2023

Financial Solutions Advisor-Assistant Vice President

Merrill Lynch
03.2018 - 11.2021

Financial Advisor-Practice Management Development Program

Merrill Lynch
04.2017 - 03.2018

Financial Advisor Intern

AXA Advisors
06.2016 - 08.2016

Business Sales Intern

Sprint Corporation
06.2015 - 08.2015

Certified Financial Planner -

Bryant University – Boston Institute of Finance

Bachelor of Science in Finance -

University of Kansas

Concentration: International Business -

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Jacob Shamblott