Tara Ann Goral
Doylestown,PA
Summary
Motivated leader in financial services, driving business growth through innovative risk management strategies. Expertise in building relationships across multiple business lines enhances investment offerings and aligns teams with strategic initiatives. Proficient in data analysis and regulatory compliance, ensuring streamlined processes and effective presentations.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President / Performance Evaluation Analyst
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
Pennington, New Jersey
2022 - Current
- Managed strategic initiatives from concept to execution, transforming investment offerings.
- Collaborated with portfolio managers at Merrill Lynch to analyze risk and return metrics of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios semi-annually.
- Directed audit and regulatory exam program across business lines, ensuring compliance for investment advisory program.
- Chaired Special Situation Review Council, evaluating policy exception requests and mitigating client impact.
- Developed and executed streamlined processes for data gathering and scenario evaluation with governance partners.
- Addressed unexpected inquiries related to legal compliance, risk, and audit issues. related to legal compliance, risk, and audit inquiries.
Vice President / Investment Advisor Governance Specialist II
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
Pennington, New Jersey
2019 - 2022
- Managed governance and risk projects for over 300 associates, identifying and addressing risk gaps.
- Collaborated with business and control partners to assess risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Executed audit and regulatory exam programs across multiple business lines, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Created presentations with strategic recommendations that enhanced investment advisory platforms and procedures.
- Analyzed business operations to uncover trends, informing development of new risk reporting metrics.
- Participated in innovation committee from 2019 to 2022, driving improvements in project outcomes.
Vice President/Associate Investment Advisory Specialist
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
Pennington, New Jersey
2013 - 2019
- Delivered immersive leadership and project support to over 700 financial advisors and two specialist teams, driving profitable liquidity solutions in fee-based asset sales.
- Leveraged capital market insights to develop strategies that engaged financial advisors with managed solutions products.
- Conducted weekly tactical sales training calls to equip staff with effective sales techniques and best practices.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for Merrill Lynch One platform, improving team capabilities and service delivery.
- Presented educational sessions for financial advisors and client associates on managed solutions offerings.
- Contributed strategic insights as a member of the advisory council to management in 2015.
Assistant Vice President/Wealth Management Banker
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
Pennington, New Jersey
2009 - 2013
- Grew territory and market share by developing and executing strategic initiatives with branch office management, including market directors and sales managers.
- Increased client engagement and trust by delivering product presentations to clients and financial advisors via phone and conferences, while coordinating networking and prospecting events.
- Secured new leads using financial and market analytics to locate opportunities within Financial Advisors' existing accounts and deliver value-creating solutions tailored to client needs.
- Enhanced team knowledge and skills by conducting training seminars, mentoring new employees, and sharing insights on product positioning and industry trends.
Associate/Retirement Education Specialist
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
Pennington, New Jersey
2006 - 2009
- Utilized comprehensive product knowledge to effectively address inquiries from financial advisors and branch office management.
- Created educational materials and marketing content that enhanced product offerings and mitigated risk.
- Delivered tailored recommendations to align with consumer goals and elevate satisfaction.
- Managed 80-100 inbound phone support calls, enhancing service delivery for clients and financial advisors.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting and Management
LaSalle University, School of Business
Philadelphia, PA01-2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Temple University, Fox School of Business & Management
Philadelphia, PA12-2007
Skills
- Investment and financial analysis
- Risk management and compliance
- Asset and project management
- Performance monitoring
- Process improvement
- Strategic marketing
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
Certification
FINRA NASD Series 7 & 66 Licenses, PA Life, Health & Accident Insurance License (lapsed), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (lapsed)
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success, Member
Timeline
Vice President / Performance Evaluation Analyst
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
2022 - Current
Vice President / Investment Advisor Governance Specialist II
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
2019 - 2022
Vice President/Associate Investment Advisory Specialist
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
2013 - 2019
Assistant Vice President/Wealth Management Banker
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
2009 - 2013
Associate/Retirement Education Specialist
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
2006 - 2009
Master of Business Administration - Accounting and Management
LaSalle University, School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Temple University, Fox School of Business & Management