Financial Advisor Business Development
Resume:
Cindy P. Pollack
West Palm Beach, FL *****
*************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 25+ years of experience in tax and accounting management and compliance, complemented by 5 years of experience in financial planning. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing tax and financial strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial advice for high net worth individuals, privately owned businesses and corporate entities. Adept at managing multiple tasks and delivering results within deadlines.
Professional Experience
Financial Planner/Financial Advisor
TFG Financial Advisors
Financial Advisor
February 2024-May 2024
Full service financial advisor/planner
Business development and networking with community and charitable organizations
Castle Wealth Management
Financial Planner for RIA
April 23-February 2024
Financial Planner working with high-net-worth individuals and entities on complex financial plans
Prepared retirement, legacy and education plans
Acted as the primary client contact
Worked with clients on tax strategies in coordination with their other professionals
Planned and set-up retirement accounts
Periodic review of financial plans and met with clients to discuss their future changes and projections
Ameriprise Financial Services
Financial Advisor
September 2022-April 2023
Full-service Financial Advisor/Planner for high-net-worth individuals and privately owned businesses.
Business development and networking with community and charitable organizations
Edward Jones
Financial Advisor
September 2019-August 2022
Full service financial advisor/planner
Business development and networking with community and charitable organizations
Managed a client list to develop relationships with an existing book of business
Managed client expectations and requirements
CPA/CFO
November 2009 – September 2019
Prepared tax workpapers, quarterly and annual tax planning strategies, and individual and corporate tax returns. Coordinated with outside accountants on corporate and individual tax returns preparation.
Reviewed all tax compliance.
Developed new accounting practices for clients.
Implemented updated accounting software.
Managed daily financial responsibilities.
Set-up new software: QuickBooks Enterprise
Built and negotiated client and vendor relationships.
Worked with payroll companies to prepare periodic payroll and compliance
Deloitte Tax LLP
Senior Tax Manager
July 2008 – October 2009
Managed domestic and international tax compliance, research, and consulting for hedge funds and private equity clients.
Individual tax planning and preparation of individual income tax compliance
Reviewed tax provisions and prepared tax memos for year-end audits
Reduced client’s foreign tax liability through strategic transaction structuring
Temporary Assignments
September 2007 – April 2008
Planned and complied tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals.
Developed client relationships and communicated with tax authorities.
Conducted tax research for transaction planning and strengthening tax positions.
Lazar Levine Felix LLP
Tax Manager
September 2006 – September 2007
Managed tax compliance and planning for high-net-worth individuals.
Reviewed personal financial planning and investment opportunities.
Addressed estate, trust, and state tax issues.
RSM
Senior Manager/Director Tax Department Financial Services
August 2005 – July 2006
Coordinated and reviewed domestic and foreign tax compliance and research for financial services clients.
Managed partnership, corporate, and individual tax returns.
Reviewed wash sales, constructive sales, straddles, and foreign transactions.
Prepared and reviewed PFIC statements and state tax issues.
Interacted with clients and tax authorities.
Self-Employed
September 2001 – August 2005
Provided tax and general accounting services for high-net-worth individuals and financial services business entities.
Director of Financial Operations/FINOP
May 1994 – September 2001
Managed day-to-day financial operations for a financial services firm.
Ensured financial, regulatory, and tax compliance.
Provided organizational planning, risk management, and contingency planning.
Negotiated contracts and agreements.
Developed and reviewed the firm's Compliance and Supervisory Manual.
Liaison with regulators, tax authorities, and auditors.
Education
Certified Public Accountant (NY) (FL in process)
Completed courses in the CFP program at New York University
Up to date on all CPE courses for CPA licensing as of June 2024
BBA in Public Accounting, Pace University
Professional Memberships
Former member of AICPA and New York State Society of CPA’s
Former member of New York State Society of CPA’s Stock Brokerage Committee
Skills
Proficient in Pro Systems, CCH Tax Research, BNA, Quicken, QuickBooks, Microsoft software
Very involved with networking in the community and involved with various charitable organizations including Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Executive Women of Palm Beach County, Women’s Foundation of Florida, Jewish Women’s Foundation
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