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Michelle Sils

@michellesils

FINRA-licensed Wealth Advisor focused on portfolio construction and clear client education in SEC/FINRA environments.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to grow as a Wealth Advisor by building strong, compliant portfolios, partnering with legal/compliance teams, and delivering client education that makes complex securities and regulations easy to understand—while progressing toward my CFP®.

I’m a FINRA-licensed Wealth Advisor with 6+ years in regulated financial services. I specialize in portfolio construction, securities selection, and client education, translating complex investment and regulatory topics into clear, investor-friendly explanations.

In my Schwab Wealth Advisory roles, I advise households on asset allocation, portfolio strategy, and financial planning aligned with firm standards and regulatory requirements. I explain SMAs, ETFs, mutual funds, and risk concepts in language tailored to each client’s sophistication.

I work with legal and compliance expectations at the center of my process—maintaining active Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations while adhering to suitability, disclosure, and communication standards. I document interactions and recommendations using Salesforce and internal case management tools to support audit-ready records.

I’m also pursuing CFP® certification (exam target November 2024). Prior experience includes serving high-net-worth clients through Schwab Private Client and supporting regulated trade and education needs at TD Ameritrade, along with earlier finance and marketing leadership that strengthened my communication and client service mindset.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Associate Wealth Advisor

Charles Schwab

Jun 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Supports Wealth Advisors serving affluent and high-net-worth clients with practice management and relationship development. Provides client education on markets, portfolio positioning, and risk, and uses Salesforce for task tracking and compliant documentation.

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Associate Private Client Advisor

Charles Schwab

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 (10 months)

Provides ongoing portfolio and service support to high-net-worth clients within Schwab’s advisory offering. Executes trades and assists with questions related to performance, asset allocation, and market conditions while managing compliant documentation in Salesforce.

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Finance Manager

BMW

Apr 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 10 months)

Oversees finance and insurance transactions while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Recommends financing structures and protection products with clear explanations of terms, costs, and obligations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Florida Institute of Technology

Master of Business Administration, Management

2017 - 2019

Grade: GPA 3.91; Magna Cum Laude

Earned an MBA in Management from Florida Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2019, graduating with a GPA of 3.91 and Magna Cum Laude honors.

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Florida Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Global Management & Finance

2011 - 2015

Completed a BS in Global Management & Finance at Florida Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2015.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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