Chris Pierce
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Pottstown, PA 19465 **************@*****.***
EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Proficient financial manager with proven leadership and staff development skills. Adaptive consultant possessing over eight successful years of experience in sales, account planning and solution development. Highly learned professional with a track record for excellent client-service strategies and experience-proven financial strategies. Excellent communication skills as shown via a devoted career of customer satisfaction and an eye for detail to ensure the proper analysis and planning of business activities.
Areas of Expertise
Prospecting Development
Insurance Sales and Management
Retirement Planning
Solutions-Based Administration
Business Development
Needs Assessment
Budget Planning
Accounting
Client Consultation
Financial Analysis
Resource Allocation
Recordkeeping
Key Skills Assessment
Strategic Financial Management – Administer in-depth and focused financial oversight for all levels of budget management, ensuring all processes are governed according to sound accounting principles.
Team Building – Focused on constant improvement for department staff through the sharing of knowledge, collaboration towards goals and maintaining a friendly, productive attitude amongst the workforce.
Professional Experience
WELLS FARGO, Exton, PA Jan. 2014 – Present
Personal Banker, Broker Associate
Directly assisted clients by performing financial reviews and examining lending practices.
Developed and managed client accounts to ensure financial success by guiding them through investment decisions, retirement funding and insurance solutions.
THE VANGUARD GROUP, Malvern, PA 2006 – 2013
Flagship Client Relationship Associate 2007 – 2013
Oversaw 575 individual master accounts, amounting to the fiscal responsibility of over five hundred million dollars in client assets.
Directly interviewed clients and managed their accounts to plan solutions and deliver services and products, all while developing and improving upon client relationships.
Client Relationship Associate 2006 – 2007
Responded to client concerns and built relationships via effective and professional communication skills.
Located and confirmed information as required for the clients’ financial needs.
Trained new or less experienced hires and provided floor support in order to best apply Vanguard’s policies and processes.
Education & Training
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts Communication
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, MN 2010
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY West Chester, PA 2003