Senior Financial Planner with expertise in financial planning and running a financial planning firm. Evaluates client assets and risk tolerance to inform strategies and increase revenue. History of helping clients reach financial goals.
Experience managing a Financial Planning Firm and managing other staff members.
Experienced at being the responsible Manager on AFSL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Planner
Trade Wind Weath Management
Brisbane, QLD
06.2021 - Current
I am the Director, Responsible Manager and Senior Planner.
My main role is to do client annual review meeting and write new business
I also run the business, liaise with our Accountant , the Compliance firm La Vista and manage our 4 staff members.
Ensure our advice is compliant.
Interviewed clients to assess income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial and investment goals and risk tolerance.
Guided client decisions based on tax or other financial benefits to help each reach desired goals.
Monitored changes in laws that could impact clients' finances; provided counsel on how best to respond accordingly.
Recommended strategies to clients to help achieve financial goals.
Provided guidance on estate planning, insurance coverage and other wealth management services.
Analyzed financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives.
Developed comprehensive financial plans for high net-worth clients, including cash flow analysis, retirement planning and investment strategies.
Strengthened client relationships by conducting routine portfolio reviews to measure plan success.
Expertly managed client portfolios to maximize returns and maintain risk tolerances.
Worked closely with internal teams such as compliance personnel to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Formulated and actualized strategic financial plans across client investment portfolios.
Counseled clients on financial matters and provided recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on client needs and asset availability.
Implemented financial plans and insurance strategies specifically tailored to client's financial goals.
Attended professional conferences and seminars; networked with peers from across the country.
Reviewed clients' accounts and plans regularly to determine need for plan reassessment.
Researched economic trends and market conditions to inform portfolio allocations and inform clients of potential risks and rewards.
Responsible Manager
Trade Wind Wealth Management
Brisbane, QLD
3/1/2022 - Current
Responsible Manager for AFSL
Ensured we had an audit of the AFSL every year
This involved preparing and providing lot of documents to the Auditor
Work with ASIC to ensure appropriate authorisations
Working in the Financial Planning Form daily
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Finanical Planning - Financial Planning, Tax, Law
Univiersity of New England
Armidale, NSW
08-2023
CFP - Certified Financial Planner
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC
08-1998
BA(Economics) - Economics
University of Qld
Saint Lucia, QLD
08-1986
Skills
Portfolio Management
Asset Allocation
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Wealth Management
Investment Management
Tax Planning
Tax Planning Strategies
Financial Advisory
Attention to Detail
Client Interviews
Certified Financial Planner
Affiliations
I really enjoy the client interaction , helping them achieve their financial goals.
I like to work as part of a team.
I enjoy managing the firm
Responsible Manager is a very interesting role dealing with ASIC and making sure we are doing the right thing.
Accomplishments
I was made Director and then Responsible Manger in my current role.
Timeline
Senior Financial Planner
Trade Wind Weath Management
06.2021 - Current
Responsible Manager
Trade Wind Wealth Management
3/1/2022 - Current
Graduate Diploma of Finanical Planning - Financial Planning, Tax, Law
Univiersity of New England
CFP - Certified Financial Planner
Deakin University
BA(Economics) - Economics
University of Qld
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