JOANNA LACARIA
**** * ****** ***** **, WHITE LAKE, MI 48383 248-***-**** ************@*****.*** OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in which I can use my skills and education to help further a company in its success. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
1/1/2000 TO 07/31/2018 ADVANCED FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC. LIVONIA, MI OWNER/MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
Director of Advanced Financial Planning RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) in Michigan and Wisconsin. An RIA allows our firm to charge fees to clients either registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities authorities in which we have been part of both.
Administrator over the Financial Industry Regulator Authority (FINRA) Firm Gateway which is a single point of service allowing firms to quickly comply with rules, gather information, and FINRA interaction.
Helped build one of the largest independently owned financial services in Michigan with over $150 million dollars in assets under management.
Client/Advisor liaison to high net worth clientele and active in client retention
Organized and ensured followed up on all new and existing accounts
Created Investment Net Worth statements for each client appointment
Implemented the ACT! CRM software as our client data base used by the offices
Maintained operations in 5 of our office locations
Assisted in creating in depth financial plans for clients
Aided attorneys to ensure estates were correctly titled, funded, and designated so as to avoid probate
Maintained the books and records of the corporation as well as the client files that were subject to state and private regulators as well as direct interaction
Worked closely with and prepared all necessary information for business cpa/accountant.
Entered, processed, collected, and payed quarterly income due to each the RIA advisors accordingly
Payroll Administrator for the company’s employees
Filed and pay monthly/quarterly/yearly employee taxes and reported to the IRS and State of Michigan
Employee conflict resolution
1/1/2018 TO 12/31/2018 CREATIVE MONTESSORI ACADEMY SOUTHGATE, MI SUBSTUTE TEACHER
Taught grades 1-6
5/24/2018 TO PRESENT FAITH CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY LIVONIA, MI FINANCIAL OFFICER
Payroll Administrator for the church’s employees
Manage all accounts payable and receivables.
Maintain detailed records of all of the finances of the church
Meet with the Church Board once a month to give an account of all income/expenses
Proficient in QuickBooks
EDUCATION
1999 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEARBORN, MI
BACHELOR OF ARTS – PSYCHOLOGY
MINOR – SOCIOLOGY
GRADUATED HONORS WITH DISTINCTION