Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licenses and Certifications
Accomplishments
Languages
Software
Timeline
Generic

Luis Alberto Elias Jr

Spring,TX

Summary

Highly motivated Financial Advisor educates clients on investment strategies, retirement planning and financial planning. Proven track record helping clients meet financial goals through sound advice and effective portfolio management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Advisor NFSA2

National Financial Solutions Advisor
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed a book of business of 50 million 38 million is managed accounts
  • Proven track record of high client satisfaction as evidenced by high CAT scores and referrals
  • Uncovered different solutions with clients delivering all enterprise through financial planning
  • Beat quarterly goals every quarter by at least 55%
  • Named SME (subject matter expert) for managed solutions and help develop our team
  • Retention of clients under management
  • Coached my team members to help uncover different solutions for plan participants (401k Merrill plans) with deepening and discovery
  • Built and nurtured strong relationships with clients

Senior Financial Advisor

AIG Retirement Services
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Senior District Lead for the Miami District
  • Managed 650 million in assets with a team of 4 advisors
  • Researching and critically analyze market information
  • Handling request for information from clients and other AIG divisions
  • Work closely with sales, trading, and compliance departments
  • Assisted clients and plan administrators with defined contribution plans, non-qualified plans and investment options and recommendations
  • Coached financial consultants on techniques to improve and meet company metrics as a Lead Asset Retention Consultant
  • Teamed with key personnel on the creation and implementation of Client Education call script
  • Determine clients' needs through consultative appointments focused on analyzing existing situations and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Back up financial advice with accurate and current advice on industry trends and data
  • Offer clients strategic advice across multiple financial products and services, including debt management, insurance coverage, and investments
  • Educate clients on Annuity platforms and Mutual fund platforms
  • Identify compatible investment opportunities through in-depth investigation and comparison
  • Revitalize clients' financial plans with forward-thinking approaches based on desired risk levels and expected market conditions
  • Review wide-ranging financial data and statements with a detail-oriented and knowledgeable approach
  • Work collaboratively across the organization to remain current on present and future investment solutions
  • Assist other financial advisors in the department as needed
  • Perform portfolio cost analysis and risk analysis
  • Respond to daily requests for information from assigned clients
  • Identifies new and existing market opportunities and reports on findings
  • Assisted management with training and onboarding new financial consultants
  • Top 13% out of 386 of financial advisors Nationwide at Merrill
  • Increased managed book of business by 65% first year (2023)
  • AIG/VALIC Annual Top Producer Award in years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019

Education

B.B.A. - Finance, Management & Supply Chain

University of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2014

Skills

  • Strong understanding of mutual funds, annuities, equities, and emerging markets thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients
  • Proven analytical skills with the ability to develop recommendations and support assertions with relevant and quantitative data
  • Fundamental analysis and business research on value equities including emerging markets and ADRs
  • Financial modeling
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility, able to respond quickly to changing demands

Licenses and Certifications

  • CRPC: Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
  • Series 65: Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
  • Series 6: Investment Company/Variable Contracts Products Limited Representative
  • Series 63: Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
  • Series 7: General Securities Representative

Accomplishments

  • Top 13% out of 386 financial advisors Nationwide at Merrill
  • Increased managed book of business by 65% first year (2023)
  • AIG/VALIC Annual Top Producer Award in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Software

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Financial Advisor NFSA2

National Financial Solutions Advisor
01.2022 - Current

Senior Financial Advisor

AIG Retirement Services
01.2014 - 01.2021

B.B.A. - Finance, Management & Supply Chain

University of Houston
Luis Alberto Elias Jr