Stephan Thelusme
Greater Boston Area,MA
Summary
Motivated CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional with experience advising clients on investment strategies, retirement planning and financial planning. Strong background in understanding financial markets, financial products and risk management. Proven track record in helping clients meet financial goals through sound advice and effective portfolio management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
11.2021 - Current
- As a member of the Wealth Management Development program, I utilize financial planning tool such as such Personal Wealth Analysis to provide financial and investment advice to affluent and high net worth clients
- Analyze financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
- Promote available Wealth Management suite of products and solutions to clients and prospects via calls and internal referrals
- Research current economic trends and investment opportunities to stay abreast of financial markets.
- Develop consultative relationships with established financial advisors and external wholesalers to come up with strategies to acquire new relationships
Vice President, Financial Solutions Advisor
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
07.2015 - 11.2021
- Established new client relationships by conducting thorough needs assessments during initial consultations.
- Devised comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short and long-term financial goals.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Provided ongoing support and communication to clients, reviewing their financial situation regularly, and updating their plans as needed
- Referred clients to other professionals or specialists if needed
- Maintained knowledge and skills in the financial industry
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures in order to serve the clients’ best interests and enhance client satisfaction.
Officer, Senior Investment Specialist
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
04.2007 - 07.2015
- Assisted in the supervision of a team of registered representatives responsible for supporting the Merrill Edge self-directed platform
- Recommended and initiated process improvements in order to help improve productivity, customer satisfaction levels and asset retention
- Acted as a peer coach and leader in order to help improve customer satisfaction levels, productivity and asset growth
- Ensured compliance with all NYSE, SEC and Firm policies & procedures
- Delivered ongoing performance and coaching feedback to direct reports as needed
- Handled elevated customer complaints in order to resolve their issues in the most satisfactory manner for all parties.
Investment Specialist
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Executed and processed equities, mutual funds, bonds and options transactions for retail brokerage clients
- Provided clients with educational consultations on market trends, reorganizations, corporate actions and market information to assist them in making informed investment decisions
- Provided research and counseling services on all Merrill Edge investment products
- Assessed customers’ financial needs and cross-sold alternative internal products or services in order to deepen relationships.
Job Opportunity Specialist
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
06.2004 - 05.2005
- Interviewed applicants and assess eligibility for Public Assistance, Medicaid and Food Stamps
- Worked with Public Assistance applicants to remove employment barriers and make referrals to other services as needed
- Managed all aspects of the case, including establishing on-going eligibility, developing appropriate employment assessment and employment plans, and executing strategies designed to help applicants achieve self-sufficiency.
Grant Administrator
EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT
03.2002 - 05.2003
- Helped lower Manhattan businesses adversely affected by events of September 11th, 2001 apply for Department of Housing & Urban Development aid grants
- Determined eligibility of applications by obtaining and carefully reviewing documents
- Processed over 100 applications weekly in amounts ranging from $100 to $300,000.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2014
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Economics with Concentration in Finance
The City College of the City University of New York
New York, NY01.2001
Skills
- Financial Planning
- Financial Services
- Investment Guidance
- Client Interviews
- Financial Advising
- Stock market expertise
- Banking
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Relations
Certification
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
Timeline
Vice President, Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
11.2021 - Current
Vice President, Financial Solutions Advisor
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
07.2015 - 11.2021
Officer, Senior Investment Specialist
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
04.2007 - 07.2015
Investment Specialist
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
05.2005 - 04.2007
Job Opportunity Specialist
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
06.2004 - 05.2005
Grant Administrator
EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT
03.2002 - 05.2003
Master of Science - Accounting
Liberty University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Economics with Concentration in Finance
The City College of the City University of New York
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
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