James Reding
Incline Village,NV
Summary
Fully-licensed Financial Advising Associate with Series 66, Series 7, and Life/Health designations. Primary experience in prospecting and being the primary relationship manager with clients on investment strategies, risk management, retirement planning and comprehensive financial planning. Proven track record helping clients meet financial goals through sound advice and effective portfolio management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Experience Team Member
CorePower Yoga
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Ensured cleanliness and optimal use in all facilities, including yoga studios, bathrooms, and washrooms
- Identified concerns with facilities, including repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management
- Built strong relationships within organization
Sales Associate
Buckle Inc.
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
- Promoted to Inventory Manager and Freight Coordinator within 6 months
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability
- Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate customer needs and recommend best-fit company offerings
- Processed special orders and product returns while assisting customers with other selections
- Prepared cash deposits up to $5,000 with zero discrepancies
Associate
Integrated Real Estate Group
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Organized filing systems for payroll and accounts payable
- Consolidated digital filing systems for use of upper-level managers
- Responsible for majority of office maintenance and cleaning
- Built strong relationships within organization
Associate Financial Advisor
Lenox Advisors
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted in-depth financial analysis to identify areas of potential growth or risk within clients'' portfolios.
- Engaged in multiple forms of prospecting, primarily 300+ cold calls per day
- Brought in over $1.5 million assets into actively managed investments
- Brought in another $2 million into registered Index-Linked Annuities
- Developed comprehensive financial plans tailored to individual clients'' needs, goals, and risk tolerance levels.
- Streamlined financial planning processes for increased efficiency and improved client experience.
- Supported senior advisors in preparing presentations for client meetings, ensuring accurate data representation while also highlighting relevant insights.
- Expanded client base by generating referrals from satisfied clients and conducting targeted outreach initiatives.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University - Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA05.2020
High School Diploma -
Carroll Senior High School
Southlake, TX05.2013
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05.2018
Skills
- Client Relations
- Wealth Management
- Financial Forecasting
- Asset Allocation
- Retirement needs
- Insurance sales
- Insurance Planning
- Portfolio construction
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Account Performance Reviews
- Pipeline Management
- Investment Consulting and Planning
Additional Experience
Elite Legacy Education
- Completed "Master Trader" and "Options I" courses
Investment In Multiple Start-Up Companies
- Co-Founder & Manager of E-commerce apparel brand
- Partner in Innovative Hammock brand
Yoga Teacher Training
- Certificate of Completion of the "Power Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training" Course by CorePower Yoga in Santa Barbara, CA in 2017.
Timeline
Associate Financial Advisor
Lenox Advisors
08.2022 - 07.2024
Studio Experience Team Member
CorePower Yoga
08.2016 - 05.2017
Sales Associate
Buckle Inc.
06.2015 - 04.2016
Associate
Integrated Real Estate Group
09.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University - Channel Islands
High School Diploma -
Carroll Senior High School
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Santa Barbara City College