Luke Allen

I am an enthusiastic, motivated individual as a keen learner, I have continued my education through the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), after obtaining my Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and Discretionary Investment Management I am now starting my joining to complete Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning. To date I am working towards completing the. J12 Securities and Advice Dealings module. I am completing this qualification in my own time and the exam is scheduled this August. I enjoy problem solving, producing financial strategies reports for our clients, as well as creating a friendly and constructive work environment as part of a fast-growing small business. Over the past five years I have engaged with researching funds and investing at work and in my own time building portfolios for clients and myself. Building on my financial and academic background, I am now seeking a new challenge which can help me continue my career further within the field of finance, allowing me to demonstrate my interest in investing.

April 2018 - Present

Various roles, Anderson Financial Management, Bristol

I assist Chartered Financial Planners by writing their client proposals and submitting business through the St. James’s Platform for high-net-worth clients. I have developed my technical knowledge, attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines. I take great pride in resolving client issues, as customer service is paramount and as a result, I have been rewarded with great client relationships. As part of a small team I am used to an ‘all hands on’ approach, assisting members of my team with various tasks, which has allowed me to gain exposure to other areas outside of my role. 

May 2021 - Present 

Paraplanner 

Key responsibilities:

• Producing investment strategy documents and suitability letters
• Analysing client and ceding scheme information
• Generating investment performance comparisons
• Reviewing and producing portfolios 
• Processing fund switches 
• Creating cash flow models and occasionally running live meetings
• Submitting product transfers 

April 2018 - May 2021 

Client Service Administrator 

Key responsibilities: 

• Preparing Adviser meeting packs
• Organising and storing client data 
• Purchasing equipment for the company 
• Contacting providers for funds or information
• Completing client due diligence and KYC records 
• Managing sales record 
• Submitting product top ups
• Answering client queries or arranging appointments
• Meeting and completing documents with clients 

2020 - Present 

Chartered Insurance Institute 

Working to complete Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning 

Completed Qualifications: 

• RQF level 4 Regulated Financial Planning Diploma
• RQF level 4 Discretionary Investment Management 

2018 - 2019  

SGS College Apprenticeship

Level 2 Business Administration, Level 1 ICT 

2015 - 2017  

St. Brendan's Sixth Form College, Bristol

A-Levels: History – D; A-Level English Language – D; AS Core Mathematics – C