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Stefen Blasingame

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Collaborative leader dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations while obtaining the highest level of customer satisfaction. Exemplary compliance record across two leading financial firms in both the employee and independent channels. Finra series 7 and 66 Licensed.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Transition Consultant

Raymond James
09.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for leading and managing multiple transitions simultaneously.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive approach to transitions across all departments.
  • Provides consultative educational orientations to all new financial advisors and their associates on policies and procedures, systems, and operations.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented transition plans post-completion, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement moving forward.
  • Strengthened relationships by actively listening to their needs and providing tailored solutions to complex operations hurdles.

Independent Financial Advisor

Raymond James
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Designed and executed annual business plan to succeed in client growth, retention, and revenue.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented third-party CRM solutions to increase operational organization, productivity, and efficiency.


Financial Advisor and Limited Partner

Edward Jones
10.2012 - 10.2020
  • Responsible for building and managing $50 million in client relationships.
  • Developed comprehensive retirement planning strategies to help clients maximize retirement savings.
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
  • Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Evaluated new financial advisor performance to provide individual coaching, tools and constructive feedback.

AH-64D Apache Longbow Pilot in Command

United States Army
10.2003 - 10.2012

Served in both stateside and combat operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
07.2024

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Risk Assessment
  • Community Involvement
  • Business Planning and Strategy
  • Mission and Vision
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Business Operations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Employee Performance Management
  • Business Management and Development
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Customer and Client Relations
  • Technology Integration
  • Client Engagement

Timeline

Lead Transition Consultant

Raymond James
09.2023 - Current

Independent Financial Advisor

Raymond James
10.2020 - 09.2023

Financial Advisor and Limited Partner

Edward Jones
10.2012 - 10.2020

AH-64D Apache Longbow Pilot in Command

United States Army
10.2003 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Liberty University
Stefen Blasingame