Yeshan Gunarathne
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Motivated paraplanner with experience and understanding superannuation investment strategies, retirement planning and insurance. Recently attained FASEA accreditation , standing by and upholding ethical and professional obligations. Strong background in understanding financial markets, financial products and risk management. Expertise in creating comprehensive financial plans tailored to meet clients needs, assigned by financial advisor using in-house built systems. Knowledgeable on a wide range of investment options and strategies to maximize financial security. Self motivated, a team player and always eager to upskill . Currently serving as an Associate/Provisional Advisor, aiming to help people achieve their financial goals and objectives in the most effective and efficient manner, whilst driving success in the industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraplanner
Vogue Advisory Group
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted advisors with preparing financial advice documents (SOAs, ROAs, Execution letters, File notes), conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Assisted advisors in preparation of Insurance quotes and relevant advice documentation.
- Facilitated new client onboarding process and investment account setups.
- Monitored and updated financial plans to comply with client goals.
- Prepared necessary forms for implementation and ongoing management for recommendations.
- Implemented and maintained the team task list to ensure all tasks are completed and up to date.
- Implemented new systems using Excel to fast track document preparation times.
- Liaised with clients and insurance providers to assist in multiple types of Insurance claims.
- Prepared review packs in advance of client meetings for annual reviews.
- Gathered client account information details from external superfunds and insurance details from insurers to support reviews and compile advice documentation.
- Managed implementation of insurance policy alterations, reductions, cancellations and client information updates.
Provisional Financial Advisor
Vogue Advisory Group
06.2023 - Current
- Attended joint meetings with Senior Financial Advisors to craft comprehensive Statement of Advice documents and Annual Reviews to clients.
- Ensured all financial plans and recommendations adhered to strict regulatory and compliance standards.
- Assisted in re-balancing and optimizing client investment portfolios to ensure alignment of portfolios to client goals and objectives.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference.
- Drafted financial reports to support comprehensive investigations.
- Completed post-meeting documentation and record-keeping and progress activities as required and undertook follow up actions.
- Aided in multiple insurance claims for clients.
Education
Diploma in Financial Planning - Financial Planning
Kaplan Professional
03.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
Griffith University
Gold Coast03.2021
Certificate IV - Business
Australian College of Business And Technology
Colombo, Sri Lanka10.2018
High School Diploma -
Regent International College
Sri Lanka2016
Skills
- Superannuation Knowledge
- Risk Assessment Knowledge
- Financial Market Understanding
- Economic Trends
- Workflow Improvements
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and listening
- Networking and establish client relationships
- Excel
- Power-point
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop task tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved longer documentation processing times which led to 7 ROA's produced in a day, up from 3.
Certification
- Financial adviser certification - FASEA
- HubSpot - Inbound marketing certification
- Regulatory compliance and consumer protection CPD - TAL Risk academy
- Professionalism and Ethics CPD - TAL Risk academy
References
Azad Mammadov
Financial Advisor/Investment Manager
Vogue Advisory Group
0416 959 031
Timeline
Provisional Financial Advisor
Vogue Advisory Group
06.2023 - Current
Paraplanner
Vogue Advisory Group
08.2021 - 06.2023
Diploma in Financial Planning - Financial Planning
Kaplan Professional
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
Griffith University
Certificate IV - Business
Australian College of Business And Technology
High School Diploma -
Regent International College
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