Overview
Work History
Education
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Gray FitzHugh, CFP®

Holly Springs,NC

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader, Planning and Advice

Fidelity Investments
10.2022 - Current
  • Coaching associates around the Fidelity Relationship Model, specifically recognizing EQ opportunities and driving discovery and curiosity questions to see beyond client stated needs
  • Help aspiring advisors build basic financial literacy, including Foundational Four skills and Fidelity investing principles, to help associates understand how to engage clients, build relationships and establish the planning mindset
  • Conduct training and mentor associates to promote productivity, client satisfaction, and the associate experience with the firm
  • Perform supervisory activities such as the daily trade blotter, employee trading, money movement transactions, etc. to ensure a compliant atmosphere among my team

Team Leader, Client Services

Fidelity Investments
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Mentored and guided associates through licensing and role development to help them progress in their careers
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, client satisfaction, and the associate experience with the firm
  • Perform supervisory activities such as the daily trade blotter, employee trading, money movement transactions, etc. to ensure a compliant atmosphere among my team
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve maximum client experience

Director of Financial Planning

Morgan Stanley
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Serve as a senior leader for driving financial planning implementation within the complex, assisting financial advisors to streamline their business and grow their practice
  • Educated and coached support staff on financial planning principles and MoneyGuidePro software
  • Sat in client meetings with financial advisors to assist in the delivery of financial plans, and followed up with advisors to ensure implementation

Business Services Manager

Morgan Stanley
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Worked closely with financial advisors to help them run their business, including hiring support staff, budgeting business related expenses, and helping them performance manage their wealth management teams
  • Serve as an escalation resource for support staff
  • Directly supervise support staff for performance and assist in HR issues in the complex
  • Provide coaching and education to support staff on proper methods of accomplishing tasks and proper submission of workflow items
  • Perform all supervisory tasks in the complex to move money, open accounts, trade securities, ensure documentation in accounts are up to date and accurate, etc
  • Present new firm initiatives in complex meetings and help motivate staff to implement initiatives

Paraplanner and Research Analyst

Pathfinder Wealth Consulting
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Built financial plans for clients utilizing MoneyGuidePro software, encompassing all aspects of in-depth financial planning including portfolios, insurance needs, social security analyses, estate planning, and analyzing cash flow needs
  • Worked closely with clients throughout the planning process, assisting them in their financial planning goals, updating account information and financial plans
  • Updated and prepared materials for client reviews, including updating financial plans, reviewing asset allocation, and answering any questions the client may have

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Fairfax, VA

Additional Information

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
  • FINRA Licenses Series 9/10 – General Securities Sales Supervisor
  • FINRA License Series 7 - General Securities Representative License
  • FINRA License Series 63 - Uniform State Law License
  • FINRA License Series 65 - NASAA Investment Advisors Law Examination

Timeline

Team Leader, Planning and Advice

Fidelity Investments
10.2022 - Current

Team Leader, Client Services

Fidelity Investments
08.2021 - 10.2022

Director of Financial Planning

Morgan Stanley
02.2021 - 08.2021

Business Services Manager

Morgan Stanley
01.2018 - 07.2019

Paraplanner and Research Analyst

Pathfinder Wealth Consulting
09.2016 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Gray FitzHugh, CFP®