Experience

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  Capital One Advisers

  • Suffolk County,New York

  • Vice President

    • Jan 2014 - Jun 2016
    • Suffolk County,New York

    Daily interaction with existing and potential clients to assess their investment and insurance needs, and recommended customized solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. Communicated investment concepts to existing and prospective clients, taking into account each client’s objectives, risk profile, time horizon and investment preferences. Developed and implemented strategies to prospect for new clients and further enhanced current client relationships.

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  Charles Schwab

  • Jersey City, New Jersey

  • Regional Fixed Income Specialist

    • May 2010 - Sep 2012
    • Jersey City, New Jersey

    Supported the Middle Atlantic Region, assisting Financial Consultants and clients in all aspects of fixed income. Presented fixed income seminars at local branches and client events. Represented Charles Schwab as the Fixed Income Specialist at the Active Trader Conference.Collaborated with fixed income traders to facilitate municipal, corporate, government agency, and Treasury bond trades.Actively involved in financial planning by creating bond ladders, swap ideas and managed account proposals, for high net worth and institutional clients.Attended client meetings to provide value added fixed income solutions to drive sales in individual bonds, managed accounts, Schwab Advisor Network, mutual funds, preferreds and ETF’s.

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  Citi Personal Wealth Management

  • New York,New York

  • Citigold Financial Advisor

    • May 2003 - Dec 2009
    • New York,New York

    Worked with Citigold clients to access their total financial picture. Developed asset allocation strategies to guide clients to their financial objectives. Proposed investments and solutions utilizing global resources: including alternative investments, managed account programs and offshore investments. Met with clients to review objectives, strategies and performance in order to achieve financial goals.

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  Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

  • Melville, New York

  • Assistant Vice President

    • Oct 1983 - Apr 2002
    • Melville, New York

    Provided creative wealth management solutions to high net worth individuals and businesses. Utilized a financial planning process to identify client goals, determine their asset allocation, recommend suitable investments, and evaluate their portfolio’s performance on a timely basis.Estate planning and succession planning utilizing insurance and trust service for continuation of family and business affairs with minimization of tax impact. Annuitized business using managed account solutions for high net worth clients.Fixed Income Coordinator for the Melville Complex.Moderator of successful investment seminars and financial education classes. Topics include: IRA Rollover Strategies, Estate Planning, and Funding College Education.