Joseph Sweeney
Miller Place,NY
Summary
FINRA registered financial professional with proven success in recommending appropriate financial plans based on accurate data collection, financial monitoring and business strategizing. Develops and maintains high standards of quality and issue resolution through effective financial planning. Adept at utilizing top-of-the-line communication skills to build and foster long-term relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Advisor
New York Life & NYLIFE Securities
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Advise business owners on wealth management as well as asset protection needs.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies while serving clients'' best interests.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve overall client experience.
Legislative Aide
Town Of Brookhaven- Town Council
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Participated in community outreach events to promote awareness of available resources from the legislator''s office.
- Streamlined office procedures by implementing new filing systems and organizing digital archives for easy access to information.
- Designed advertisements for special events and frequently posted content to office website.
- Prepared briefing materials for committee hearings, enabling informed decision-making by elected officials.
- Scheduled, coordinated and monitored projects while assisting various departments with tasks.
Legislative Assistant
United States House Of Representatives
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Enhanced legislative processes by researching and analyzing policy issues for accurate decision making.
- Educated constituents on the legislative process, enhancing their understanding and involvement in policymaking.
- Identified grant opportunities relevant to the district''s interests, contributing to funding proposals that secured financial support.
- Supported constituents by addressing their inquiries and providing timely assistance on various issues.
- Maintained updated databases of pertinent contacts within government agencies, non-profit organizations, private sector entities, and media outlets for effective networking opportunities.
- Facilitated communication between legislators and constituents through timely correspondence and outreach efforts.
- Provided research assistance to the relevant areas of importance for the Financial Services Committee as well as the Foreign Affairs Committee
- Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics.
- Analyzed policy to review selected operations, programs and practices using data-driven approach to identify areas of concern and devise improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Police Science
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2020
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Microsoft Powerpoint & Excel
- Client Relations
- Client Needs Assessment
- Know Your Customer
- Honest and Dependable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible team player
- Superior time management
- Research abilities
Certification
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Timeline
Financial Advisor
New York Life & NYLIFE Securities
05.2023 - 04.2024
Legislative Aide
Town Of Brookhaven- Town Council
05.2022 - 09.2022
Legislative Assistant
United States House Of Representatives
10.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Police Science
Stony Brook University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Suffolk County Community College