Nicholas Astle
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated financial planner with experience advising clients on investment strategies and financial planning. Strong background in understanding markets, detailed analysis and risk management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Financial Planner
Commonwealth
05.2015 - Current
- Built and established independent investment advisory firm through the Commonwealth platform with 250M AUM and a 97% retention rate
- Constructed and utilized proprietary financial modeling software that helped assist clients with creating portfolios that balanced the trade-offs of risk and return
- Conducted periodic reviews of client portfolios to ensure continued alignment with stated goals and market conditions
- Facilitated educational workshops on various finance-related topics for both internal staff members and external audiences
- Mentored junior financial planners, sharing valuable insights gained from years of experience in the industry
Financial Planner
Raymond James
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Accepted into Raymond James prestigious management training program
- Educated clients on various investment products and tax-saving strategies, empowering informed decision making
- Devised comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short and long-term financial goals.
- Assisted clients with budgeting and cash flow management
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients and adding an additional 50M to AUM
Financial Planner
Merrill Lynch
10.2007 - 05.2014
- Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
- Researched current economic trends and investment opportunities to stay abreast of financial markets.
- Educated clients on financial topics and best practices.
- Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plans
- Established strong partnerships with external professionals such as attorneys or accountants, enabling comprehensive client support in all financial matters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Loyola Marymount University
MBA - Finance
University of Colorado
CFP - Finance
Northwestern
Skills
- Microsoft and Google Suites
- SQL
- Python
- Portfolio Management
- Asset Allocation
- Options Strategy
Certification
- CFP - Certified Financial Planner
- CRPC - Certified Retirement Planning Counselor
- Series 7, Series 24, Series 66
- Registered Insurance License
Timeline
Certified Financial Planner
Commonwealth
05.2015 - Current
Financial Planner
Raymond James
05.2014 - 05.2015
Financial Planner
Merrill Lynch
10.2007 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Loyola Marymount University
MBA - Finance
University of Colorado
CFP - Finance
Northwestern
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