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Financial Planner, Practice/Business Dev. Mngr.

* Certified Financial Planner (CFP) & SMSF Specialist Adviser (SSA) * Thorough knowledge of financial planning industry with over 20 years experience. * Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of an organisation. * Accomplished public speaker, including seminar co-ordination and professional presentation skills. * Excellent research, analytical, problem solving and strategic planning skills.

Work Preferences

Desired Salary
90,000 - 120,000 per year  
Availability
Immediately  
Desired Job Type
Full Time  
Can Travel for Work
Extensively  
Highest Education Level
Diploma/Certificate  
Current Location
Adelaide  
Willing to relocate?
No
Residency / Visa
Australian Citizen

Skills Profile

Financial Planner (High-Net-Worth)
Financial Planner (Retail)
Financial Planning Manager
Superannuation Consultant
Technical Skills Skill Last Used Yrs. Exp.  
  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) 2010 13  
  Visiplan/ModelPlan/VisiTools/VisiSnapShot 2010 12  
  Xplan 2004 2  
Other Skills
Experience in developing and implementing education and change programs.  High level interpersonal skills with a broad range of personnel.  Expertise in assessing clients' needs and developing relationships at senior levels.  Proven ability to work as an effective team member as well as an energetic individual.  Acknowledged high level of maturity, integrity, loyalty and confidentiality.

Employment History

Job Title
Paraplanner and System Support, Godfrey Pembroke
Industry
Financial Services
09/2009 to Current
  • Liaison with Senior Financial Planner regarding client reviews.
  • Design and construction of Statements of Advice using existing financial modeling software.
  • Ensuring that Statements of Advice are compliant and conform to licensee best practice standards.
    Continuous upgrade of client database.
  • Maintenance of financial planning software systems.
  • Maintenance of existing client service standards.
  • Liaison with clients regarding reviews and administrative issues.


Achievements:

  • Rectified issues with existing clientbase data and financial planning software upgrades.
  • Streamlined paraplanning processes by introducing workflow efficiencies, e.g. production of Statements of Advice.
  • Streamlined administration duties associated with client reviews.
Job Title
Senior Financial Planner, Genesys Financial Planning
Industry
Financial Services
12/2002 to 09/2006
  • Provision of holistic financial planning advice.
  • Responsible for a number of marketing activities in accordance with the company's marketing plan, including presenting various financial planning topics to clients and referral sources.
  • Liaison with referral partners (accountants, solicitors, etc.) to generate referrals.
  • Integration of various in-house software packages to provide a more streamlined workflow and compliance regime.
  • Merged, managed and upgraded the internal client databases to provide more efficient marketing campaigns.
  • Mentored staff on the use of financial modelling software.

 

Achievements:

  • Integrated the various in-house software packages in use to provide more a streamlined workflow and compliance regime.
  • Merged, managed, and upgraded the internal client databases to provide more efficient marketing campaigns.
  • Integrated the asset allocation research into the financial planning software.
  • Trained staff on the use of financial modeling software.
Job Title
Manager, Financial Planning, National Australia Bank
Industry
Financial Services
11/1996 to 12/2002
  • Provision of financial planning advice to bank and non-bank customers.
  • Liaison with internal and external referral partners (personal and business bankers, accountants, and solicitors) to generate referrals to the bank’s financial planning service.
  • Attainment of set sales and funds under management budgets, and appropriate standards of client service.
  • Attend internal and external fund manager seminars and workshops on technical issues.
  • Maintain continuous education accreditations as specified under ASIC guidelines (IPS 146).

 

Achievements:

  • Main speaker at the National’s first “Financial Planning for Women” seminar.
  • Main speaker at several seminars held for the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.
  • Represented National Australia Bank at the “Top 100 SA Companies” conference, held in Adelaide in 1998.
  • First financial planner in the Adelaide Metropolitan area to be asked to act as a mentor to junior planners.
  • Member of the Technology Advisory Group advising on, and assisting other financial planners with the integration of financial planning software.
  • Mentor and trainer to junior bank staff moving in to financial planning.

Qualifications

Completed Institution Degree / Qualification
2008 Adelaide University Professional Certificate in SMSF  
2005 Tribeca Self-Managed Superannuation Funds  
1996 Securities Institute of Australia 5 Day Financial Planning Course  
1995 Financial Planning Association Diploma of Financial Planning  
1988 Securities Institute of Australia Certificate in Financial Markets  

Work Related Training & Certification

Completed Institution Training / Certification
1992 Financial Planning Association Certified Financial Planner (CFP)  
2008 SMSF Professional's Association of Australia SMSF Specialist Adviser (SSA)