Jacob Stoflet
Financial Advisor
Pewaukee,WI
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with nine years of experience as a Financial Advisor including seven years of experience as an Edward Jones Financial Advisor. My experience as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones includes being in a field branch and as a home office based Edward Jones Connection FA. Strong knowledge and understanding of Edward Jones Advice, Guidance and investment philosophy. Very comfortable with investments and portfolio construction with a strong foundational knowledge of financial planning. Very familiar with the branch and client experience as well as tools including MoneyGuide (as well as Financial Foundation), Portfolio, the Proposal tool, and JonesLink. Strong verbal and written communication skills and proven leadership skills developed through working with clients, running a branch office, my current role as a Sr. Financial Advisor in our Edward Jones Connection department and various roles in work previous to becoming a Financial Advisor. Series 7 and 66 licensed and actively working toward CFP designation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr Financial Advisor - Edward Jones Connection
Edward Jones
09.2022 - Current
- Create branch capacity by working directly with clients and taking the lead on accounts (approximately 3000 clients on my book).
- Create financial plans, address client questions and needs, and complete annual reviews with clients.
- Work with branches to help them understand how we partner with them and address unique client situations.
- Proactive introduction calls to all clients when they are new to working with EJC (100+ per month).
- Proactive calls to schedule required annual reviews (typically 30+ calls per month most months).
- Proactive calls as needed to follow up with clients on more involved processes and urgent secure message requests.
- Dedicated hour and a half daily to cover incoming calls for team, as well as helping others when the incoming call line gets busy.
- Subject matter expert for the department on the MoneyGuide platform - hosted presentations on using the platform and work with other advisors individually to teach them or answer questions.
- Involved with the department's "Market Vets" - experienced FAs from each team in the department discuss pertinent market news and updates, relay insights to my team.
- Delegate administrative responsibilities to CSS and coordinate with them daily to ensure a smooth workflow.
Financial Advisor
Securian/Minnesota Life
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Create business plan and identify target customers by interacting on phone and in person.
- Established SOPs within practice in order to ensure efficiency and avoid errors.
- Work with clients and prospective clients to identify areas of concern in their portfolios or plan in order to address and solve them.
- Communicate with clients through difficult markets and help them keep their risk tolerance and investment time horizon in perspective.
- Help individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Educate clients on various financial matters; give economic and market updates.
- Train and work with newer Financial Advisors in collaborative atmosphere.
- Assist clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Increased book of business by 125% in last 12 months.
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Graduated Edward Jones FACD training program in Tempe, AZ in June 2016.
- Developed networking and communication skills through face-to-face prospecting in my community.
- Coordinated with estate attorneys and tax professionals to provide clients with comprehensive and efficient guidance.
- Educated clients on Edward Jones investment philosophy and guidance.
- Conducted annual reviews with clients in order to maintain relationships and determine whether their plan still suited their goals.
- Coordinated with vendors to present seminars on financial topics for clients and prospective clients.
- Worked with clients to resolve issues and concerns.
- Developed creative solutions to address unique or specific client needs and concerns.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Educated clients on various financial matters; gave economic and market updates.
Receiving Lead/Produce Lead/Meat Clerk/Grocery Clerk
Ultra Mart Foods, LLC (Roundy's)
12.2004 - 09.2015
- Various management and department lead roles working with employees, vendors, and delivery drivers.
- Coordinated between vendors and every department in store to ensure efficiency and understanding.
- Developed creative solutions to resolve issues for both customers and coworkers.
- Maintained inventories and conducted annual inventory reviews.
- Wrote orders for 3 different departments as well as supplies for store.
- Numerous customer facing roles.
- Stocked shelves, operated lifts and power jacks, unloaded trucks, and helped on cash register.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 09.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Relationship building and management
Verbal and written communication
Investment strategies
Retirement planning
Portfolio management
Financial planning
Problem-solving
Cash flow analysis
Edward Jones tools (Portfolio, Proposal tool etc)
Investments and investment advice
Series 7 & 66 licenses
Phone and communication
Financial planning
Mutual funds
Problem solving
Timeline
Sr Financial Advisor - Edward Jones Connection
Edward Jones
09.2022 - Current
Financial Advisor
Securian/Minnesota Life
05.2021 - 08.2022
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
10.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
09.2011 - 05.2015
Receiving Lead/Produce Lead/Meat Clerk/Grocery Clerk
Ultra Mart Foods, LLC (Roundy's)
12.2004 - 09.2015