MICHAEL TONG
VP Senior Financial Consultant
Cupertino,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic financial services professional highly effective at working with clients of all levels and backgrounds. Over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry working with high net worth individuals and families providing suitable solutions using investment and insurance products. Exceptional knowledge in wealth management, estate planning and investment. An entrepreneur mindset with excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, marketing, and relationship development skills. A self-motivator and the ability to work in a fast pace, diverse demographics with no supervision.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP Senior Financial Consultant
HSBC Securities
Cupertino, CA
11.2017 - Current
- Created business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing investment product solutions.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Assisted clients with preparing financial planning reports, conducting investment discussions, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on various investment options that meet their needs.
Financial Professional
AXA Advisors, LLC
San Mateo, CA
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Provided retirement planning service such as tax-efficient investments, investment strategies, social security planning, college and education savings plan, and asset management
- Performed strategic planning using life and annuity insurance products such as: term, Indexed UL, variable universal life, guaranteed income annuity to achieve retirement and tax saving goals
- Established relationships working with business owners and high net worth clienteles in providing business continuation, tax efficient and estate planning strategies
- Achieved DSF recognition and AXA National Leadership Conference.
Insurance Agency Owner
FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP
Fremont, CA
01.2004 - 07.2016
- Grew book of business from zero policies to over 2000 by marketing, soliciting and developing strategic alliances with Center of Influence and other clientele
- Managed all operational business functions such as: business development, marketing, technology, staff training services, and financial operation in agency
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
Financial Analyst
Apple, Inc.
Cupertino, CA
04.2001 - 07.2004
- Conducted finance systems training to Apple employees to enhance their daily operations. SAP, eApproval and other internal financial software
- Assisted Apple vendors in accounts payable and accounts receivable issues
- Provided financial statement reconciliation support
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Finance
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.2003
Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Account Performance Reviews
- Investment Opportunity Identification
- Financial Goal Planning
- Client Recruiting and Retention
- Investment Guidance
- Market Trends Monitoring
- Portfolio Analysis
Certification
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority CRD #4782488
(FINRA) Series 6, 7, 63 and 65. Life & Health License # 0E14025
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett
Timeline
VP Senior Financial Consultant
HSBC Securities
11.2017 - Current
Financial Professional
AXA Advisors, LLC
01.2014 - 07.2016
Insurance Agency Owner
FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP
01.2004 - 07.2016
Financial Analyst
Apple, Inc.
04.2001 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Finance
San Jose State University
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