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Financial Adviser

Have worked in the Financial Services industry since 2006. My experience has been in a large regional accounting practice as an Auth. Rep. of a Melbourne based Dealer Group. My areas of focus have been investment (within SMSF and standalone - providing advice on portfolios from $250k to $5m) and risk (both personal and business use/key person and buy-sell). Other responsibilities include maintenance of advice document templates, manage equities broker relationship and development of junior staff

Work Preferences

Desired Salary
75000 Negotiable per year  
Availability
4 Weeks  
Desired Job Type
Full Time  
Can Travel for Work
Interstate Only  
Highest Education Level
Bachelor Degree  
Current Location
VIC Other  
Willing to relocate?
No
Residency / Visa
Australian Citizen

Skills Profile

Financial Advisor/Associate
Financial Planner (High-Net-Worth)
Financial Planner (Retail)
Financial Planner (Risk Focused)
Paraplanner
Technical Skills Skill Last Used Yrs. Exp.  
  Microsoft Office Suite incl IE 2010 9  
  Visiplan 2008 2  
  Xplan 2010 2  
Other Skills
Strong relationship skills, Business acumen, Sales and negotiation skills, Attention to detail, Developed problem solving ability, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to speak to a wide range of clients incl HNW individualsProactive in finding new referral sourcesAbility to value add to client via referral/cross sellGrowth orientated business attitude

Employment History

Job Title
Financial Advisor
Industry
Financial Services
06/2006 to Current

Have worked as a Financial Adviser within a Private Practice setting since June 2006. Responsibilites of role include: 

- Client consults – determine needs, objectives, risks, investment profile and formulate appropriate strategies in the areas of Super, Investment and Risk (including business purpose) utilising Xplan software where required.

-  Preparation of advice documents – both for new advice and comprehensive portfolio reviews.

-  Ensure compliance maintained in all activities relating to client interaction/recommendations.

-  Equities strategy - primarily for A Class clients with portfolios $750k to $5m.

-  Attract and grow both internal and external referral relationships.

-  Development of junior staff in administration and paraplanning.

Job Title
Work Experience Intern
Industry
Financial Services
01/2006 to 06/2006

Completed a 6 month Work Experience internship with Bendigo Bank in their Financial Planning department in my final semester of university studies in 2006. Activities of role included:

- Entry of Client Needs Analysis data into FP software (Xplan)

- Sat in on client consults and took file notes

- Assist in sourcing and collating research for recommendations

- Assist in proofing SOA’s upon return from Paraplanning Department.

Qualifications

Completed Institution Degree / Qualification
2006 La Trobe University Bachelor of Marketing  

Work Related Training & Certification

Completed Institution Training / Certification
2010 Kaplan Professional ADFS (mods 6 & 7)  
2008 Kaplan Professional DFS (FP)  
2009 ASX ASX Listed Product Adviser (ALPA)  
2010 Kaplan Professional SMSF Accreditation Course