Experienced Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Securities, Retirement Planning, Mutual Funds, Series 6, Series 63 and Securities Regulation. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
• Demonstrate ownership and follow through when reviewing workflows, exceptions and anomalies and offer practical solutions.
• Possess a broad mastery of service and administrative functions, including in-depth knowledge of complex product features and processing systems.
• Participate in our Quality Assurance program by reviewing processed items, reporting outcome and training according to documented procedures.
• Fully support operationally our Non-Purpose Lending program.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain metrics from measuring
• Serve as point of contact for customer inquiries from our Investment Advisers, 3rd Party sponsors, and other internal Guardian teams
• Assist with peer-to-peer coaching and education as it relates to routine, specialty or complex product features or processing systems.
• Communicate with stakeholders across various platforms (such as phone/email) to respond to and resolve outstanding items.
• Collaborate with various internal departments including: Compliance, Licensing, Operations, Internal clearing firm, and 3rd Party Sponsors/Envestnet.
• Cross train with various Operations teams including our Trading and Asset Movements teams
• Complete operational tasks related to New Accounts and Maintenance items for the Pershing, Envestnet, and Albridge Wealth Reporting platforms.
• Performs root cause analysis for escalations related to audit and operational processes.
• Manages the implementation and on-boarding of new Self-directed Brokerage clients.
• Directs the creation and testing of tracking tools to ensure that pertinent stats recorded and reported show the overall performance of the operations functions.
• Managed the on-boarding and training of new associates.
• Implemented the review and revision of all standard operating procedures for new operational and business processes to reduce errors and increase productivity.
• Trained new and tenured associates on new departmental processes to increase overall team efficiency.
• Managed and prepared detailed monthly financial reports for the brokerage division of Point Solutions.
• Managed and audited all incoming client correspondence for completeness and accuracy.
• Processed the receipt and disbursement of all customer funds.
• Researched the processing of all incoming and outgoing ACAT and Non-ACAT transfers.
• Provided ongoing quality customer service to global Investment Specialists.
• Processed 401(k) and RMD withdrawals.
• De-escalated and resolved customer complaints.
• Educated participants on various retirement plans and services.
• Educated participants on Retirement Products and Services.
• Maintained the statistics of account details and reported all statement results.
• Maintained knowledge of all policies and procedures regarding Human Resources.
• Launched a team of phone representatives and operations into one allowing team to transition between 30 to 50 calls and processing based upon business needs.
• Applied solid research and auditing skills toward reconciling account discrepancies and duplications.
• Maintained detailed knowledge of compliance, plan eligibility, and tax policies and procedures.
• Lead morning huddles regarding new or changing workflows.
Working with Brokers
Quality Control
Communication
Quality Assurance
Interpersonal Communication
Series 6
Series 63
Mutual Funds
Securities
Staff Training and Development
Problem Resolution
Adaptability and Flexibility
Time management abilities