Ryan P. O'Leary
Tampa, FL 33629
Cell 813-***-****
E-mail ****.****.******@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a Financial Advisor position utilizing my client
servicing experience in both the production and operational sides of the
financial services industry.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Experience recommending suitable client portfolios for individuals and
institutions
. Experience developing and converting prospect leads into clients and
identifying cross-selling opportunities for existing clients
. 9 years of financial services experience and extensive product
knowledge
. 3 years experience of directly supervising compliance staff
. Series 7, 24, 63, & 65 and Life Health and Annuity licensed
. Completed Certified Financial Planner education requirement through
Boston University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sep. 2009 - Present Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Tampa, FL
Advise clients on financial plans utilizing knowledge of tax and investment
strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties
include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance
coverage, tax status, and financial objectives to establish investment
strategies.
Sep. 2006 - Sep.2009 Director, Regulatory Compliance
National Life Group - Equity Services, Inc. Montpelier, VT
Served as compliance director for the broker-dealer and investment advisor
subsidiaries of National Life Group, an insurance carrier with a career
distribution channel that includes 700-900 Registered Representatives and
Investment Advisor Representatives.
. Manages compliance staff responsible for conducting branch audits,
advertising and incentive reviews, registered representative
inquiries, and compliance presentations
. Manages and develops 3012 and 206-4(7) testing process
. Updates and revises Written Supervisory Procedures
. Responds to regulatory inquiries and written customer complaints
. Interacts with regulators during home office inspections
. Consults with management to determine disciplinary actions taken
against registered representatives who violate firm procedures
. Conducts monthly training of home office principals reviewing new
business and surveillance staff
. Draft and issue field notifications regarding compliance related
updates to firm procedure
Jan. 2004 - Sept. 2006 Senior Complaint and Regulatory Examiner
Raymond James Financial Services St. Petersburg, FL
. Reviewed and responded to regulatory inquiries
. Reviewed and responded to customer complaints
. Served as a corporate representative for several arbitration and
mediation proceedings
. Submitted U-4/U-5 amendments for customer complaints when required
. Consulted with management to determine disciplinary actions taken
against registered representatives who violated firm procedures
. Assisted in 3012 testing process
. Assisted in 3070 statistical reporting
. Conducted "Rapid Response" surprise branch office visits to
investigate potential regulatory violations
Oct. 2001 - Jan. 2004 Investment Specialist
T. Rowe Price Tampa, FL
. Provided guidance to investors regarding various mutual funds, and
products and services
. Assisted investors with asset allocation
. Educated clients on different mutual fund investment strategies
. Assisted clients in rolling over qualified assets
. Opened and exchanged mutual fund accounts
. Participated in coaching and mentoring new service associates
EDUCATION
. Completed CFP education requirements through Boston University
. Masters of Science in Management, 2001, University of Florida
. Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1999, University of Florida
ORGANIZATIONS
. Tampa Toastmasters Club 1810
. Interbay Rotary
. Greater Tampa Small Business Committee Member
. South Tampa Chamber of Commerce Member