JERRI HAMMONS
Seaside Wealth Management
Carlsbad,California
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Senior Wealth Management Professional with nearly 20 years of experience supporting affluent and high-net-worth clients within independent RIAs and wealth management firms. Proven leader in client service, operations, financial planning support, and team development. Recognized for streamlining workflows, mentoring new employees, coordinating complex account administration, and delivering an exceptional client experience. Series 65, AIF, and California Insurance licensed.
Work History
Associate Financial Planner
7 Years 7 Months- Prepares comprehensive financial plans, coordinates client meeting materials, and delivers ongoing service and support for high-net-worth clients, fostering long-term client relationships and an exceptional service experience.
- Manages the full client account lifecycle, including new account onboarding, account maintenance, money movement, transfers, and custodian coordination, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing.
- Serves as the firm's operational lead ("quarterback") for trading activity, coordinating trade execution and ensuring efficient communication between advisors, custodians, and operations.
- Participates in client meetings independently and alongside advisors, providing planning support, addressing client needs, and strengthening client relationships through proactive communication and follow-up.
- Assists with hiring new employees by participating in interviews, coordinating onboarding, and providing hands-on training to ensure successful integration and consistent service standards.
- Supports compliance initiatives by maintaining operational procedures, assisting with regulatory requirements, and ensuring adherence to firm policies and industry standards.
- Manages and maintains the firm's CRM system, improving data integrity, workflow management, and operational consistency across the organization.
Financial Planner / Office Manager
5 Years- Developed comprehensive financial plans using eMoney, providing personalized recommendations to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.
- Coordinated the implementation and ongoing administration of defined benefit, 401(k), and profit-sharing retirement plans.
- Served as the primary liaison with custodians, managing trading activity, money movement, account servicing, and operational processing through Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade.
- Prepared portfolio analyses, investment outlooks, and performance reports utilizing Nitrogen (formerly Riskalyze) and Tamarac to support investment recommendations and client review meetings.
- Supported insurance planning by preparing life insurance and long-term care quotes and assisting with premium financing strategies.
- Conducted annual financial plan reviews, analyzing spending patterns, tracking progress toward financial goals, and evaluating projected probability of success.
- Coordinated advisor meeting preparation by assembling financial plans, investment reports, and presentation materials to ensure productive client discussions.
- Participated in client meetings alongside the lead advisor, providing planning support, addressing client questions, and strengthening client relationships.
- Served as the primary point of contact for client service requests, delivering timely communication and a high level of personalized support.
- Processed and monitored all new business, account maintenance, and life insurance documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
- Partnered with the firm's Compliance Officer to prepare and submit regulatory documentation in accordance with firm policies and industry requirements.
- Assisted with interviewing, onboarding, and training new team members.
Financial Planning Specialist
7 Years- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted client financial information, including cash flow statements, investment portfolios, insurance policies, tax returns, liabilities, income sources, and estate planning documents to support comprehensive financial planning.
- Evaluated investment portfolios using analytical reports to assess performance, risk, expected returns, and growth opportunities, while researching and recommending investment strategies aligned with clients' financial objectives.
- Collaborated with financial advisor to develop customized investment recommendations based on client goals, risk tolerance, and overall financial circumstances.
- Supported advisor by responding to client inquiries, providing product information, and ensuring timely follow-up on service requests.
- Prepared, processed, and submitted new business and account maintenance documentation to the home office, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely processing.
- Developed Excel-based tracking tools and reporting spreadsheets that improved organization, workflow efficiency, and operational oversight.
- Coordinated client appreciation events, educational seminars, and marketing initiatives to strengthen client relationships and support business development efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Skills
eMoney
Orion
Holistiplan
Nitrogen (formerly Riskalyze)
Redtail CRM
Charles Schwab Advisor Center
Fidelity Wealthscape
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel
Word
PowerPoint)
Certification
- AIF - Accredited Investment Fiduciary
- Series 65
- California Insurance License - (Life, Accident, Health, Variable Contracts)
Timeline
Associate Financial Planner
Seaside Wealth Management
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Financial Planner / Office Manager
BPA Wealth Management
01.2014 - 01.2019Read More
Financial Planning Specialist
Ameriprise Financial
01.2007 - 01.2014Read More
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science from Business
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