Karen Rounds
Ruidoso,NM
Summary
Seasoned Financial Advisor and Operations Supervisor with a proven track record at Edward Jones and Pleio. Excelled in building client relationships and managing investments, achieving significant account growth. Skilled in analytical thinking and relationship management, adept at developing strategic financial plans and enhancing team productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
Ruidoso, NM
11.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Established new client relationships by conducting thorough needs assessments during initial consultations.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
Operations Supervisor
Pleio
Remote Job, Tucson AZ And Cloudcroft NM
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Westwood College
Denver, COCertified Retirement Planning Counselor -
College For Financial Planning
Skills
- Investment advice
- Relationship building and management
- Analytical thinking
- Sales expertise
- Retirement planning
- Debt management
Timeline
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
11.2014 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Pleio
01.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Westwood College
Certified Retirement Planning Counselor -
College For Financial Planning