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Dhrumit Patel

Regina,SK

Summary

Highly motivated Senior Financial Advisor with career spent turning prospective leads into lucrative clients. Poised, sharp and possessing extensive strategy and client engagement experience. Proven history of accuracy and great client service. Enthusiastic financial services professional highly effective at working with clients of all levels and backgrounds. Friendly and personable with adaptable approach. Exceptional knowledge in wealth management, estate planning and investment. Meticulous professional with a background in assessing client needs and effectively managing financial portfolios. An established Senior Financial Advisor promoting exemplary coaching, business development and interpersonal communication talents.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Advisor

CONEXUS CREDIT UNION
03.2023 - Current
  • Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
  • Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Developed comprehensive retirement planning strategies to help clients maximize retirement savings.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.

Investment and Retirement Planner

Scotiabank
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
  • Developed comprehensive retirement planning strategies to help clients maximize retirement savings.

Senior Financial Advisor

SCOTIABANK
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing quotes.
  • Capitalized on gaps in market and reached out personally to onboard new clients, process transfer paperwork and set up new accounts.
  • Managed client portfolios on consistent basis and contacted clients to provide details on investments.
  • Engaged prospective clients in effort to build and develop new business opportunities.
  • Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.

Senior Financial Advisor

SCOTIABANK
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Making their home purchase smooth and easy
  • Backed up financial advice with accurate and current advice on industry trends
  • Offered clients strategic advice across financial products and services to meet debt management, insurance coverage, and investment needs
  • Created responsive plans for clients with options for customization and future optimization.
  • Assisted brokers and advisors with servicing clients by preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions.
  • Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.

Financial Advisor

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
03.2018 - 07.2021
  • Educated high net worth clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs
  • Created debt management plans, spending plans and budgets to assist clients in meeting financial goals
  • Exceeded revenue objectives of $10 MM per quarter.
  • Kept client financial plans optimized for current market trends and economic conditions.

Investment and Retirement Planner

BANK OF MONTREAL
08.2015 - 01.2018
  • Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plan
  • Answered clients' questions about purposes and details of financial plans and strategies
  • Managed portfolio of over 300 clients in client investment portfolios by providing one-on-one service when meeting with clients to understand assets, expenses and long-term as well as short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plan
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities
  • Met and collaborated with existing and prospective clients to ascertain financial goals and provide recommendations on investment solutions
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Financial Services Manager

BANK OF MONTREAL
07.2014 - 09.2015
  • Processed transactions deposits, withdrawals and payments to loan accounts for customers.
  • Organized new accounts and updated existing ones with current personal and business information.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Promoted financial products by maintaining excellent service offering knowledge.
  • Worked closely with management to strategize sales techniques to increase branch production and customer service.

Teller

STATE BANK OF INDIA
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.

Education

Diploma - Financial Services

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Moose Jaw, SK
04.2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Audit And Accounting

Gujarat University
INDIA
06.2008

Skills

  • Managing Wealth
  • Client Recruiting and Retention
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Cash Management Strategies
  • Financial Goal Planning
  • Investment Performance Reporting
  • Financial Plan Development

Certification


  • LENDING,RETIREMENT AND INSURANCE SUPPLEMENT -MAR 2021
  • FINANCIAL PLANNING -II -SEP 2015
  • PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVICE -JUNE 2015
  • FINANCIAL PLANNING-I -APR 2015
  • CANADIAN SECURITIES COURSE-MAY 2014
  • INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL ETHICS -MAR 2021

Timeline

Financial Advisor

CONEXUS CREDIT UNION
03.2023 - Current

Investment and Retirement Planner

Scotiabank
08.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Financial Advisor

SCOTIABANK
04.2022 - 08.2022

Senior Financial Advisor

SCOTIABANK
07.2021 - 02.2022

Financial Advisor

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
03.2018 - 07.2021

Investment and Retirement Planner

BANK OF MONTREAL
08.2015 - 01.2018

Financial Services Manager

BANK OF MONTREAL
07.2014 - 09.2015

Teller

STATE BANK OF INDIA
01.2009 - 01.2012

Diploma - Financial Services

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Bachelor of Commerce - Audit And Accounting

Gujarat University
Dhrumit Patel