Robert B. Meek, III
York
Summary
Dynamic Senior Financial Planner with TIAA, specializing in high-net-worth financial strategies and retirement income planning. Proven expertise in training and mentoring advisors, enhancing client engagement, and delivering tailored investment solutions. Adept in financial planning software and committed to compliance, fostering strong client relationships through effective communication and critical thinking. Seasoned Senior Financial Planner with broad experience in financial planning, asset management, and client service. Strengths include strategic investment planning, risk management, and portfolio optimization. Proven track record for developing effective financial strategies that drive growth and improve financial health. Skilled at communicating complex financial concepts to clients of varying financial literacy levels. Meticulous professional with expertise in financial management and client counseling. Evaluates client assets and risk tolerance to inform strategies and increase revenue. History of helping clients reach financial goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Planner - Central Advice Group
TIAA
Charlotte
02.2023 - Current
- Develop high-net-worth financial plans and retirement income plans, providing guidance to the advisor regarding their clients challenges, opportunities and solutions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for advisors in the core areas of financial planning and planning software while emphasizing the value of financial planning in their practices.
- Design and lead training sessions for new wealth management advisors, new financial planners and new senior financial planners.
- Coach new advisors on meeting preparation, report delivery, implementation and planning tools.
- Mentor financial planners through shadowing, sharing experiences and ongoing communication.
- Create and deliver financial planning topic presentations in financial advisor team meetings.
- Review and approve advisor built financial plans prior to report delivery.
- Volunteer for various projects including system testing of software updates.
Financial Planner - Central Advice Group
TIAA
Charlotte
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Built financial plans for advisors while highlighting client challenges, opportunities and solutions in the areas asset management, tax-efficient income planning, incapacity planning and estate planning.
- Reviewed and approved advisor built financial plans prior to report delivery.
- Answered advisor calls and emails related to general financial planning topics and abilities/limitations of planning software while updating their plans in more complicated plan scenarios.
Individual Financial Consultant - Investment and Advice Center
TIAA
Charlotte
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Provide advice on rollovers, pension enrollments, investment strategies and retirement income.
- Develop a deep understanding of each client situation through consultative needs analysis.
- Create and deliver suitable investment allocation and retirement income planning reports.
High-Net-Worth Relationship Manager - Flagship Services
Vanguard
Charlotte
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Responsible for a high-net-worth client base totaling over $2.3 billion in AUM.
- Engaged clients in detailed investment, retirement, income and estate planning conversations.
- Used consultative needs analysis to gain an in-depth understanding of specific client situations.
- Delivered relevant investment solutions through enhanced guidance conversations.
- Conducted portfolio reviews with clients to rebalance and maintain proper allocation.
Financial Services Associate
Prudential Financial
Myrtle Beach
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Built a sales pipeline through target market, client referrals, and direct marketing activities.
- Analyzed client financial stability, opportunities and risks.
- Constructed and presented insurance and investment solutions to meet client needs.
Licensed Financial Specialist, Bank Officer
Wachovia Corporation / Wells Fargo
Charlotte
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Employed a consultative dialogue to gain an in-depth understanding of specific client situations.
- Completed in-depth fact finding to gain an understanding of client specific investment needs.
- Provided investment recommendations tailored to each client's specific goals and objectives.
Education
B.A. - Mass Communications
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01.1998
Skills
- Financial planning and analysis
- Retirement income strategies
- Tax-efficient investing
- Planning software proficiency
- Client relationship management
- Compliance and regulations
- Critical thinking skills
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Asset allocation strategies
- Wealth management techniques
- Insurance and estate planning
- Team collaboration skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Certified financial planner (CFP)
- Client needs assessment and analysis
- Customer service excellence
- Investment strategy development
- Cash flow management strategies
- Client engagement and education
Certification
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification
- FINRA Series 6
- FINRA Series 7
- FINRA Series 63
- FINRA Series 66
- Life, Health & Annuity Insurance Licensed
Timeline
Senior Financial Planner - Central Advice Group
TIAA
02.2023 - Current
Financial Planner - Central Advice Group
TIAA
10.2021 - 02.2023
Individual Financial Consultant - Investment and Advice Center
TIAA
01.2016 - 01.2021
High-Net-Worth Relationship Manager - Flagship Services
Vanguard
01.2010 - 01.2016
Financial Services Associate
Prudential Financial
01.2009 - 01.2010
Licensed Financial Specialist, Bank Officer
Wachovia Corporation / Wells Fargo
01.2003 - 01.2009
B.A. - Mass Communications
University of South Carolina