John Lee
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Highly motivated investment sales with a proven ability to build strong client relationships and to drive revenue growth. Thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and actively looking for new challenges to accelerate personal development. Strong financial foundation with a thorough understanding of investment products (Equity, FICC, MMF, options) and modern business demands. Continuously seeks opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to team success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Solutions advisor, Participant Service, AVP
Merrill
11.2024 - Current
- Participating in Employees benefit program, has a thorough understanding regarding 401K, ESPP and related products
- Identifying client needs and delivering tailored recommendations on Merrill’s products and services, with emphasis on retirement solutions
- Driving AUM growth by successfully achieving sales goals and deepening client relationships (Achievement: Consistently met Referral goal and surpassing balance growth target in Q1 by 137.86%)
- Partnering closely with internal advisor teams to address complex advisory needs for ultra high-net worth client ensuring seamless service delivery and alignment with fiduciary standards
- Advising clients on investment strategies and provided guidance on portfolio allocation to align with long-term financial goals
Senior Investment Specialist
Merrill
10.2022 - 11.2024
- - Placed and corrected trades and transactions for clients (including stocks, options, money market funds, fixed incomes)
- - Identified clients’ potential demands for Merrill’s products and services and provided guidance on how to utilize the products. (Achievement: Consistently met Referral goal and achieved bronze Award in 2024)
- - Assisted clients in understanding the rationale and details behind financial products and strategies
- - Utilized FactSet to deliver real-time market data and conduct investment analysis for clients
Financial Service Representative
Merrill
10.2022 - 05.2023
- - Provided all-rounded investment account services via calls and emails
- - Ensured clients meeting the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements
- - Identified and escalated potential fraudulent activities & complaints as necessary, ensuring adherence to AML compliance requirements
- - Maintained a high level of client satisfaction with services provided
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economic, Political Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILSkills
- SIE, Series7, Series66
- FactSet
- SalesForce
- Team presentation
- Portfolio management
- Sales strategy
- CDD & AML
- Sales skills and customer services
- IL registered firearm Instructor
Timeline
Financial Solutions advisor, Participant Service, AVP
Merrill
11.2024 - Current
Senior Investment Specialist
Merrill
10.2022 - 11.2024
Financial Service Representative
Merrill
10.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Economic, Political Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign