Experienced with developing personalized investment strategies and managing diverse client portfolios. Utilizes comprehensive market analysis to provide informed financial recommendations. Track record of fostering client relationships and delivering consistent, reliable investment advice. Possesses strong analytical skills and client-focused mindset, ensuring adaptability to meet client needs and market changes.
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Michael G. Zeiger, EA
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Overview
32
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Telesis Financial / Cetera Advisors, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative / EA
01.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinate tax return preparation and financial planning to explore improvements to client's tax outcomes
- Creation of financial plans using Money Guide Pro software
- Managed 170 clients with a total book value of approximately $16 million in AUM
- Provide high level of customer service regardless of account size
- Maintenance of client files in accordance with FINRA and SEC regulations
- Trading and reallocation of client stock, mutual fund and annuity portfolios
- Planning, organizing and created Power Point presentations for conducting client/prospective client education seminars
- Sales of financial services to prospective clients obtained by cold calling, door knocking and seminars
- Contacted potential clients to pursue sales and gather funds.
- Gathered data and built financial models around key metrics.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and timely updates on their investments.
- Evaluated customer financial situations and objectives in order to recommend most applicable products for protection, debt clearance, savings or general financial independence.
- Optimized portfolio performance by conducting regular reviews and making strategic adjustments based on changing client goals or market conditions.
- Conducted regular client reviews, identifying new opportunities for additional investment or rebalancing existing portfolios as appropriate based on changing market conditions.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting processes were followed diligently.
- Updated clients on changes in tax laws and other regulations affecting investments.
- Developed tailored health insurance plans to meet individualized client needs.
- Educated clients about health insurance coverage options, benefits and costs.
Infinity Financial
Independent Financial Advisor
12.2011 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Creation of financial plans using Finance Logix and manages client expectations based upon individual needs and values
- Managed 170 clients with a total book value of approximately $8 million in AUM
- Provide high level of customer service regardless of account size
- Maintenance of client files in accordance with FINRA regulations
- Trading and re-allocation of client stock, mutual fund and annuity portfolios
- Planning, organizing and created Power Point presentations for conducting client/ prospective client education seminars
- Sales of financial services to prospective clients obtained by cold calling, door knocking and seminars
SagePoint Financial, Inc.
Independent Financial Advisor
10.2003 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Creation of financial plans for clients based upon individual needs and values, providing high level of customer service regardless of account size
- New client acquisitions, maintenance of client files in accordance with FINRA regulations
- Trading and re-allocation of client portfolios, planning, organizing and conducting client education seminars
- Supervised and trained junior brokers
- Assisted the San Diego County Office of Education's Fringe Benefit Consortium 403b/457Deferred Compensation Program with sales growth to a peak of $150 million in assets and approximately 3,000 participants over 6 years
- Personally enrolled approximately 30 participants per month with approximately $500,000 in transfers per month
AIG / VALIC
Registered Representative
05.2003 - 11.2003
Job overview
- Assisted school employees with enrolling in 403 (b) TSA accounts designed to supplement CalSTRS and CalPERS pension plans
- Providing additional life insurance, financial and college planning, cold calling prospects and setting appointments with inbound leads, customer retention and providing existing customers with a high level of customer service
Culligan Water Company
Route Salesman
01.1999 - 05.2003
Job overview
- Sales and delivery of bottled water and related equipment to commercial clients
- Responsible for new account sales and client acquisitions and providing high level of customer service for high profile accounts including area Naval bases, Sycuan Casino, San Diego Convention Center, and the Culligan Holiday Bowl
- Maintenance of client records, billing and collection of payments, light warehouse work and maintaining equipment inventories
- Three time Route Salesman of the Month for exceeding sales quotas
United States Navy
Hospital Corpsman / Petty Officer 2nd Class (FMF)
02.1993 - 02.1997
Job overview
- Medical caregiver to U.S Navy and U.S Marine Corps personnel.
- Provide administrative support to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Human Resources Department from 1993 to 1995 and served on hospital color guard.
- Served as a Fleet Marine Force corpsman from 1995 to 1997 with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit / Special Operations Capable, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Landing Support Battalion and deployed on six month WestPac in 1996 aboard USS Rushmore.
- Served in several peace time operations with allied militaries including Thai and Kuwaiti forces.
- Received honorable discharge in 1997 and received several Letters of Commendation for volunteer work.
- Learned leadership, time management, self reliance and team building skills.
- Maintained detailed records of patients'' medical histories, exam findings, and treatment plans to facilitate efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
Education
The University of PhoenixSan Diego, CA
B.S. from Business Management
01.2006
University Overview
GPA: 3.7
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer service and support
- Medicare insurance needs analysis
- Cash flow management
- Portfolio analysis
- Investment advice
Certification
- FINRA licenses, SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, and 65
- CA Life & Health Insurance license, #0D96369
- IRS Enrolled Agent (EA)
- AHIP Certified for Medicare
Community Service
Community Service
- Neighborhood Watch Block Captain for Sector 9 in El Cajon.
- Graduate of El Cajon Police Department Citizen's Police Academy.
- Progressive Speakers Toastmaster's Group, El Cajon, CA.
- Treasurer for Progressive Speakers Toastmaster's Group, El Cajon, CA.
- Freelance volunteer work for various organizations via LinkedIn networking group.
- Big Brothers of San Diego Mentor 2011-2012.
- Board of Directors of San Diego Business Connections business & networking group.
Military Experience
Military Experience
United States Navy, Camp Pendleton, CA, Hospital Corpsman / Petty Officer 2nd Class (FMF), 02/1993, 02/1997, Medical caregiver to U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps personnel., Provide administrative support to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Human Resources Department from 1993 to 1995 and served on hospital color guard., Served as a Fleet Marine Force corpsman from 1995 to 1997 with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit / Special Operations Capable, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Landing Support Battalion and deployed on six month WestPac in 1996 aboard USS Rushmore., Served in several peace time operations with allied militaries including Thai and Kuwaiti forces., Received honorable discharge in 1997 and received several Letters of Commendation for volunteer work., Learned leadership, time management, self reliance and team building skills.Timeline
Investment Advisor Representative / EA
Telesis Financial / Cetera Advisors, LLC
01.2015 - Current
Independent Financial Advisor
Infinity Financial
12.2011 - 12.2013
Independent Financial Advisor
SagePoint Financial, Inc.
10.2003 - 12.2011
Registered Representative
AIG / VALIC
05.2003 - 11.2003
Route Salesman
Culligan Water Company
01.1999 - 05.2003
Hospital Corpsman / Petty Officer 2nd Class (FMF)
United States Navy
02.1993 - 02.1997
- FINRA licenses, SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, and 65
- CA Life & Health Insurance license, #0D96369
- IRS Enrolled Agent (EA)
- AHIP Certified for Medicare
The University of Phoenix
B.S. from Business Management
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