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Regena Mack

Broker-Dealer Operations Specialist, PAS BD Operations
Charlotte,NC

Summary

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.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Broker-Dealer Operations Specialist

Guardian Life
Charlotte, NC
4 2022 - Current
  • Answered inquiries and provided information to sales representatives, distributed appropriate paperwork, and fulfilled quote requests to deliver excellent customer support.
  • Conducted research to answer questions and handle issues using multiple systems and resources.

• 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.

Brokerage Operations Specialist I

Alight Solutions
Charlotte, NC
05.2018 - 08.2022

• 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.

  • Onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.

Brokerage Specialist

Aon
Charlotte, NC
03.2017 - 08.2022

• Processed 401(k) and RMD withdrawals.

• De-escalated and resolved customer complaints.

• Educated participants on various retirement plans and services.

  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy and resolved escalated issues.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.

• 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.

Client Compensation Representative

LPL
Charlotte, NC
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Answer inbound calls from Advisor's with a variety of commission questions and performing research and detailed analysis
  • Act as 'owner' of all issues, managing others as needed to achieve a timely and comprehensive solution
  • Call sponsors in an effort to locate pending commissions and trail commissions
  • Perform processing of operational transactions as necessary (zero batches, general adjustments, advances)
  • Generate detailed commission reports as needed for advisors
  • Perform research and detailed analysis on missing commissions for advisors.

Quality Assurance

Vanguard Group
Charlotte, NC
05.1998 - 08.2014
  • Providing coaching and feedback for continuous improvement including one-on-one with crew, trend identification and analysis, and management feedback to encourage a learning environment
  • Lead the centralization of the Retail Investor Group Divisional contact quality program through the collection, analysis, and communication of contact quality program results and initiatives.
  • Championed quality assurance efforts, conducting rigorous testing processes to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Participated in quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with established standards and regulations.

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Independence High Scool
Charlotte, NC
05.2001 -

GED -

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
08.2024 - 10.2024

Skills

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

Certification

FINRA Representative Securities License, Series 63

Timeline

GED -

Central Piedmont Community College
08.2024 - 10.2024

Brokerage Operations Specialist I

Alight Solutions
05.2018 - 08.2022

Brokerage Specialist

Aon
03.2017 - 08.2022

Client Compensation Representative

LPL
01.2016 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Independence High Scool
05.2001 -

Quality Assurance

Vanguard Group
05.1998 - 08.2014

Broker-Dealer Operations Specialist

Guardian Life
4 2022 - Current
Regena MackBroker-Dealer Operations Specialist, PAS BD Operations