MARGARET SZALA ***** Monument Dr #****, Bradenton, FL 34211
adjp5n@r.postjobfree.com 773-***-****
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Performance driven, highly-motivated Senior Registered Client Associate excelling in business operations management and client relationship development.
Experienced in providing value-add services to business and clients through resourcefulness and proactive attention.
Dedicated and focused on multiple tasks; able to prioritize and managed time efficiently to maximize results.
Adaptable team player recognized for willingness to learn and teach newly acquired skills.
Extensive knowledge of numerous investment instruments, financial planning tools, retirement plans and banking products.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS WEALTH MANANGMENT – Chicago, IL August 2011 – April 2019
Senior Registered Client Associate
Manage very dynamic life cycle of all brokerage daily operations and transactions for top-ranked Private Wealth Financial Advisor ($300MM in assets producing more than $1.7MM in revenue 2018)
Work closely with Private Wealth Financial Advisor and Private Bank Wealth Management team to deliver exceptional service to high net worth clients by recognizing and identifying customer needs, designing customized solutions and promoting revenue producing products
Acted as the primary point of contact for clients and aided them with ‘high touch’ customer service to consistently receive 100% client satisfaction rating
Coordinate and host networking events to promote Wells Fargo Private Bank among leading businesses in Chicago
MERRILL LYNCH – BANK OF AMERICA INVESTMENTS – Chicago, IL October 2008 to August 2011
Registered Client Associate
Provided sales and client service support to multiple Financial Advisors
Processed and assisted with operations and transactions for brokerage, insurance and bank products
Provided excellent client service by addressing client needs promptly and professionally during two mergers within two years
Delivered on various sales initiatives including LMA, credit card, deposits, mortgages and other bank products
LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. – Chicago, IL October 2007 to October 2008
Sales Assistant
Managed daily operations and transactions for all brokerage and insurance accounts with $100MM in assets
Monitored and processed all trade and annuity settlements, client fund and disbursement activities
Managed brokerage firm transfers and insurance product 1035 exchanges
Worked closely with banking team to built relationships with clients through identifying and executing problem solutions for maximum efficiency and success
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS – Chicago, IL November 2003 to October 2007
Branch Office Administrator
Managed branch operations and transactions for 50 new brokerage accounts with $20MM in assets
Designed and implemented Financial Advisor marketing campaigns
Facilitated the sale of various products and services
Mentored and trained several new associates during the Edward Jones training process
Managed office compliance in accordance with the firm’s policies, as well as FINRA and State mandated laws and regulations
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
LICENSES: SERIES 7 & 66 and Life/Health Insurance
BACHLOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (2004)
National-Louis University – Chicago, IL