CFP Candidate - Financial Planning & Client Support

NEHA SHARMA

Roseville, CA · Open to relocation (San Diego) · 916-***-**** · *******.****@*****.*** · linkedin.com/in/nsharma24 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Finance graduate and CFP® candidate focused on comprehensive financial planning. I’ve supported real client plans in a planning internship, placed 1st in a financial planning competition, and completed CFP coursework. Life-insurance licensed with SIE and Series 65 in progress.

LICENSES & CREDENTIALS

• Life Insurance License — Active (California)

• SIE & Series 65 — In progress

• Series 7 — To be completed upon sponsorship

• CFP® Coursework Completed — California State University, Chico (May 2025)

• CFP® Candidate — Exam scheduled 2026

• Amplified Planning Externship — Completed 2024

• Amplified Planning Courses — In progress

• Financial Planning Association (FPA) — Member since 2024 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Minor in Marketing Conferral pending 2026 California State University, Chico — Chico, CA

Associate of Arts in Business Administration May 2023 Butte Community College — Oroville, CA

EXPERIENCE

Associate Planner Intern Jan 2025 – May 2025

Dedicated Wealth Partners — Remote

• Supported senior advisors across 2–3 client financial plans, gathering and analyzing client data and preparing planning materials and presentations for tailored recommendations.

• Independently sourced 3 clients and conducted a practice planning consultations, leading discovery conversations to assess an individual’s financial situation and goals — gaining hands-on, client-facing experience.

• Built financial plan components in MoneyGuide Pro, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client objectives.

• Supported client communications and account management while adhering to compliance and regulatory standards. Founder Aug 2025 – Present

Elevate Coast Marketing — Remote

• Launched a marketing consultancy and built the operational foundation, developing client outreach and business- development processes from the ground up.

• Conducting direct sales outreach to prospective small-business clients, building practical experience in prospecting and relationship-building.

Artist Relations Aug 2025 – Present

BounceBeats — California

• Serve as on-site point of contact for artists at events, managing relationships and ensuring talent needs and contractual rider requirements are met.

• Contribution of talent recommendations to event lineups, providing input that informs booking and programming decisions. Registry Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Jan 2024 – Present Clipboard Health

• Provided direct, one-on-one patient care across 10+ healthcare facilities as a registry CNA, adapting quickly to new teams, systems, and environments while maintaining consistent reliability.

• Handle confidential patient information in full compliance with HIPAA, demonstrating the discretion and ethical standards essential to managing sensitive client data.

• Build trust and rapport with patients and families during vulnerable moments, applying the empathy and communication central to strong client relationships.

HONORS & PROJECTS

1st Place — Chico State Financial Planning Competition April 2023

• Independently developed a comprehensive financial plan addressing retirement, education, and risk-management goals for a simulated client, placing first against competitors further along in their finance coursework.

• Presented actionable strategies to a panel of industry professionals, demonstrating strong communication and planning ability.

Commercial Real Estate Intern — Project Destined Feb 2023 – April 2023

• Evaluated a live commercial real estate development deal in San Francisco, completing 60+ hours of training in valuation, deal financing, and financial modeling.

• Prepared and presented an investment memo to professionals from JLL and other firms. Hive + Equity Collective Finance Series July 2022

• Selected among 400 students from 150 schools for a competitive finance program covering asset, investment, and wealth management, with exposure to 27 firms including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kitchen Lead / Barback Nov 2020 – May 2023

Madison Bear Garden — Chico, CA

• Held a key role for nearly three years through college, training and coordinating staff and supporting high-volume service for 500+ daily customers.

• Demonstrated leadership, reliability, and composure under pressure in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. SKILLS

• Financial Planning: Comprehensive financial planning, retirement & estate planning, investment & risk management, cash-flow modeling

• Software & Tools: MoneyGuide Pro, eMoney, Salesforce/CRM, Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace

• Client & Professional: Client relationship management, discovery & needs analysis, presentations, business development, regulatory & compliance awareness

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