James Christopher Sims
Senior Financial Advisor
Pendergrass,G.A
Summary
Assertive, personable, and highly knowledgeable Financial Advisor with 17+ years of experience improving clients’ overall financial needs through careful evaluation and thoughtful product and solution recommendations. Created and executed marketing plans to grow revenue in focused market segments. Expertise Relationship Management Business Development Prospecting Sales Managerial Skills Enthusiastic financial services professional highly effective at working with clients of all levels and backgrounds. Friendly and personable with adaptable approach. Exceptional knowledge in wealth management, estate planning and investment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Advisor
The Avenue Wealth Management
Watkinsville, GA
01.2020 - Current
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
Financial advisor
Prudential Advisors, Southern Group
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
Financial Advisor Morgan Stanley
Global Sports & Entertainment Group
Plantation, FL
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Recruited ultra-high net worth clientele in both sports and entertainment field
- Assisted in coordinating multi-million dollar loans
- Built relationships with industry influencers to target first round draft picks.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley
Tampa, FL
03.2010 - 08.2015
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
Financial Advisor
JP Morgan Chase
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Quickly rose through the sales ranks to become a high achieving Financial Advisor
- Performance driven with sales awards, exceeded regional goals each year
- James Christopher Sims
- Advanced book of business to grow revenue which helped team propel to top 10 nationwide
- Implemented solutions that cultivated strong relationships with clients and prospects
Branch Relationship Manager
E*TRADE Financial
Morristown, NJ
02.2006 - 08.2008
- Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
- Maintained knowledge on banking products and distribution to provide optimal service support.
- Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
- Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
- Achieved goals for sale of bank products and services and exceeded performance metrics for customer service.
Education
S.U.T -
Lenoir Community College
Skills
Investment planning
undefinedAdditional Information
- Licenses: , Series 7, 63, 66, & Life and Health Insurance NMLS # 1285116
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Senior Financial Advisor
The Avenue Wealth Management
01.2020 - Current
Financial advisor
Prudential Advisors, Southern Group
03.2019 - 12.2019
Financial Advisor Morgan Stanley
Global Sports & Entertainment Group
01.2015 - 01.2018
Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley
03.2010 - 08.2015
Financial Advisor
JP Morgan Chase
09.2008 - 02.2010
Branch Relationship Manager
E*TRADE Financial
02.2006 - 08.2008
S.U.T -
Lenoir Community College
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