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Keenan Della Penta

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Highly motivated Financial Advisor with over 9 years of banking experience, specializing in secured and unsecured lending, mortgages, and comprehensive financial planning. MFDA licensed since 2018, offering expert guidance on investments and mutual funds. Renowned for exceptional client service and a holistic approach to financial needs, leading to high client retention and referrals. Consistently recognized for top performance and industry achievements.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Advisor

Industrial Alliance Financial Group
01.2023 - Current
  • Financial planning, insurance planning, financial needs analysis, segregated funds, customized portfolio solutions
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Facilitated new client onboarding process and investment account setup.
  • Identified opportunities for business growth by networking, attending industry events, and generating referrals from satisfied clients.
  • Mentored junior advisors, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to enhance team performance.
  • Successfully completed at least 10,000 CE credits per a quarter within my first year

Financial Advisor

Scotiabank
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Financial planning, advising on mutual funds and investments, unsecured and secured lending, day to day banking, referrals to partners
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, trends, and best practices to provide informed advice to clients.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve overall branch performance.
  • Achieved an NPS of 100% (Net Promoter Score)

Financial Services Representative

CIBC
02.2019 - 06.2021
  • Structuring lending plans, investment advice, recommending mutual fund portfolios, opening bank accounts
  • Top 1 percent nationally for CIBC in terms of results for mortgages, secured lending and managed money
  • Over 19 consecutive weeks on the CIBC National Leaderboard
  • Very strong at high value referrals over to CIBC Imperial Service.

Customer Service Representative

CIBC
04.2015 - 02.2019
  • Front line customer service, cash handling, financial transactions

Education

LLQP Full Insurance License - Insurance

Ottawa, ON
12.2022

CIFC Mutual Funds License (MFDA) Finance -

IFSE Institute
12.2018

Biotechnology and Fitness -

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04.2011

High School Diploma -

Ridgemont High School
06.2009

Skills

  • Investment advice
  • Relationship building and management
  • Sales expertise
  • Retirement planning
  • Banking
  • Retirement needs
  • Insurance sales
  • Stock market understanding
  • Financial Services

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed 4 consecutive quarters with 10,000 CE credits or more in my first year at iA Financial Group
  • Top 1 percent nationally for CIBC in terms of results for mortgages, secured lending and managed money
  • Over 19 consecutive weeks on the CIBC National Leaderboard
  • Top performer for my position at CIBC & Scotiabank
  • Very strong at high value referrals over to CIBC Imperial Service.
  • Achieved an NPS of 100% (Net Promoter Score)

Timeline

Financial Advisor

Industrial Alliance Financial Group
01.2023 - Current

Financial Advisor

Scotiabank
07.2021 - 11.2022

Financial Services Representative

CIBC
02.2019 - 06.2021

Customer Service Representative

CIBC
04.2015 - 02.2019

LLQP Full Insurance License - Insurance

Ottawa, ON

CIFC Mutual Funds License (MFDA) Finance -

IFSE Institute

Biotechnology and Fitness -

Algonquin College

High School Diploma -

Ridgemont High School
Keenan Della Penta