SUSAN K. WILLIAMS, CFP
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Maryville, TN 37803 ************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Certified Financial Planner with excellent client service skills and the
ability to work well in a fast paced environment. Expertise in providing
comprehensive financial planning services including retirement planning,
tax and estate planning, and cash flow projections and budgeting. Proven
abilities to research and resolve problems independently and coordinate the
necessary resources to meet deadlines. Excellent communication and
presentation skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
and projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harris-Sullivan Bruyette Speros & Blayney 2001 - 2009
FINANCIAL PLANNER/RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Responsible for high net worth clients providing comprehensive financial
planning services such as retirement planning and payout options, cash flow
projections and budgeting, balance sheet preparation, tax and estate
planning, insurance review and education planning.
. Provided thorough review and analysis of employer benefit plans to
include retirement plans, deferred compensation, insurance and stock
options so that a comprehensive financial plan could be recommended to
the client.
. Instrumental in ensuring the proposed recommendations were implemented
resulting in a high level of client satisfaction.
. Oversaw the development and implementation of investment plans and
ongoing portfolio management for approximately $80 million in client
assets.
. Researched and presented firm-wide training on retirement plan
strategies to include Roth conversions, minimum required distributions
and beneficiary designations.
. Ability to research and compile data and present it in a clear and
concise manner to clients of all levels. Excellent at adjusting
presentation to meet the client's style.
National City Bank
1997 -2000
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER (1999-2000)
Responsible for administering personal and charitable trust accounts which
involved document review, client presentations, and a thorough
understanding of tax, investment and estate planning concepts.
RETIREMENT PLANS ANALYST (1997-1998)
Provided daily support to both defined contribution and defined benefit
retirement plans which included contributions, distributions, loans,
trading, reviewing documents and other client concerns.
. Served as the department specialist for over 600 IRA accounts which
involved researching issues, following and implementing IRS guidelines
and providing client support.
First Virginia Bank (now BB&T)
1992 - 1997
TRUST LIAISON/ASSET ALLOCATION SPECIALIST
Instrumental in implementing, presenting and managing multiple projects
such as an asset allocation mutual fund product, a performance reporting
service, fee and statement enhancements, as well as various other trust
department initiatives.
. Served as the liaison between the trust department vendors and over 70
users with various levels of experience, increasing their
understanding while meeting company standards.
. Participated on numerous committees involving tax reporting, mergers
and fee increases providing the trust department point of view.
. Developed a strong knowledge on many aspects of trust to include
financial markets and investments, investment performance evaluation
and management styles, pertinent tax and legal issues and system
processing.
National Wildlife Federation
1988 - 1992
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR (1990-1992)
Served as a liaison between Finance and MIS which required excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
. Oversaw the monthly closing and output of accurate and timely
financial reports.
SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT
Prepared the system generated financial statements for each monthly closing
which involved verifying the accuracy of the reports, researching any
discrepancies and completing the necessary maintenance.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Personal Financial Planning
College for Financial Planning, Denver, CO
B.B.A. Finance & Insurance, Minor Economics
Radford University, Radford, VA
Retirement Plans Associate Designation (RPA)
Expected Completion June 2010
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Retirement Plan Design - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Foundation Management, Personal Trust Administration, & Trust Operations I
and II - Cannon Financial Institute
Pension Administrator's Course, -American Society of Pension Actuaries
Financial Planning, Trust Investments, Trust Administration - A.B.A
Tax Course - H&R Block
OTHER INTERESTS
Treasurer, Knoxville Lacrosse August 2008 - Present
President, Financial Planning Association - East Tennessee January 2010 -
Present
Military Financial Consultant August 2009 - Present