Justin Ragatz
Registered Practice Operations Coordinator
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dynamic financial professional with proven expertise in financial operations and client relations, honed at Equitable Advisors and North Star Resource Group. Excelled in leveraging MS Office Suite and RedTail CRM to manage over $300 million AUM and 500+ clients. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practice Operations Coordinator
North Star Resource Group
Minneapolis, MN
05.2024 - Current
- Serviced and oversaw end-to-end financial advising operations for 500+ clients with over $300 million AUM on an established advising team while exceeding strict compliance standards.
- Leveraged RedTail CRM, AdviceWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, MyAdviceArchitect in daily operations.
- Collaborated effectively with clients, colleagues, and support teams across multiple organizations including Cetera Advisor Networks, Capital Group, and Minnesota Life.
- Managed communications between departments to ensure efficient operations.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on operational procedures.
- Recorded and tracked client activities meticulously.
Financial Advisor
Equitable Advisors
La Jolla, CA
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted financial analysis and evaluated investment opportunities providing tailored financial advice to clients based on their financial goals and risk tolerance.
- Formulated custom financial and retirement plans for clients using visualization tools like Asset Map.
- Boosted revenue by cold-calling and securing new clients, increasing AUM by over $450,000.
- Coordinated efforts with specialized team members to deliver superior financial solutions for clientele.
- Built and fostered client relations through professionalism, approachability, integrity, and thoughtfulness.
- Consistently analyzed market conditions and industry regulations to stay compliant with FINRA.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management & Entrepreneurship
California State University San Marcos
San Diego, CA12.2022
Skills
- MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Market Research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Client Needs Assessment
- Negotiation Tactics
- Financial Planning
Certification
- FINRA Series 7
- California Accident & Health, Life Insurance
Timeline
Registered Practice Operations Coordinator
North Star Resource Group
05.2024 - Current
Financial Advisor
Equitable Advisors
07.2023 - 03.2024
- FINRA Series 7
- California Accident & Health, Life Insurance
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management & Entrepreneurship
California State University San Marcos
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