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Nancy Bowring

Nancy Bowring

Krugersdorp

Summary

Independent Financial Advisor specialising in client relationship management and tailored financial planning. Delivered customised investment strategies aligned with client financial goals and needs through proactive communication and exceptional customer service. Fostered long-term client relationships while advising on pensions, savings, and tax planning to optimise financial health.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Financial Advisor

Privado Wealth
Cape Town
06.2020 - 03.2022

Handled client liaison to support smooth communication and issue resolution.

  • Managed day-to-day office administration and maintained organised filing systems.
  • Provided administrative support for routine workflows, documents, and shared inboxes.
  • Coordinated calendar schedules, bookings, and meeting timing changes.
  • Planned events end-to-end, including schedules, vendor coordination, and logistics.
  • Delivered customer service by responding promptly to enquiries and requests.
  • Entered data accurately and maintained reporting outputs for regular reviews.
  • Controlled budgets through tracking spend, raising queries, and recording updates.
  • Arranged travel bookings, itineraries, and travel document checks.
  • Maintained document management by filing, versioning, and retrieving records quickly.
  • Prepared documents using Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Resolved client queries and concerns promptly, demonstrating commitment to exceptional customer service.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with new and existing clients.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients through regular, meaningful communication, building trust and loyalty.
  • Consulted with clients to assess and meet short- and long-term financial goals.
  • Counselled clients on financial matters and provide recommendations investment opportunities, products and services based on client needs and asset availability.
  • Promoted business to increase customer base and grow revenue.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic financial goals, developing actionable plans to achieve them.
  • Grew and maintained client base to maximise revenue.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge through CPD activities, staying ahead of regulatory changes and industry trends.
  • Interviewed clients to identify income, expenses and financial objectives, developing customised financial plans suitable for needs.
  • Provided expert advice on pensions, savings, insurance products, and tax planning to optimise clients' financial health.
  • Addressed queries and provided advice regarding financial plans and strategies to educate and benefit customer needs.
  • Consulted with clients using preferred channels, maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Tailored investment strategies to match individual client profiles, focusing on long-term financial security and growth.
  • Demonstrated advantages and disadvantages of different product decisions to provide options, educating and aligning with needs of clients.
  • Played a key role in business development activities, attracting new clients through networking and referrals.
  • Verified clients' needs and financial resources to determine tailored investment strategy.
  • Conducted regular portfolio reviews with clients, ensuring alignment with their evolving financial objectives and risk tolerance.
  • Identified client financial goals and risk tolerance to recommend Investment products.

Financial Advisor

Resolute Wealth
Cape Town
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Supported the same tasks as with Privado Wealth clients day-to-day.
  • Collaborated with a younger advisor by leaving to join a new practice.
  • Transferred existing relationships and clients after joining the younger advisor's practice.

Senior Financial Advisor

Masthead Financial Planning (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
10.2011 - 08.2019
  • Moved to Cape Town from Gauteng and moved to Masthead Financial Planning to work under a corporate umbrella for risk purposes
  • Same tasks as what I was doing all along advising my clients specialising in retirements.

Senior Financial Advisor

Jurgens Group
Johannesburg
06.2006 - 09.2011
  • Provided investment advice within holistic financial planning for clients.
  • Advised on wills and life assurance alongside investment recommendations.
  • Collaborated with administrative assistants to prepare and present proposals to clients.

Independent Financial Advisor

Noble Private Portfolios (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
07.2001 - 05.2006
  • Consulted clients on short- and long-term financial goals across retirement planning.
  • Developed structured investment strategies to safeguard clients' capital longevity.
  • Enhanced client trust through consistent, meaningful communication and proactive follow-ups.
  • Moved to improve accessibility to children's educational institutions.

Education

NVQ Level 5 - Financial Advisory

Moonstone Refinery
Pretoria
01-2012

NVQ Level 5 - Financial Advisory

Moonstone Refinery
Pretoria
01-2012

NVQ Level 4 - Financial Planning

Milpark School of Banking
Johannesburg
01-2009

A-Levels - Microsoft Office Suite

Wits Business School
Johannesburg
01-1984

A-Levels - Business administration

Small Business Development Corporation
Johannesburg
01-1983

Skills

  • Financial planning
  • Investment strategies
  • Portfolio management
  • Investment planning
  • Retirement planning expertise
  • Tax planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Compliance regulation understanding
  • Risk management tools
  • Client needs analysis
  • Client consultation
  • Client financial goals
  • Wealth management strategies
  • Wealth management suggestions
  • Portfolio optimisation
  • Data analysis
  • Understanding economic trends
  • Customer service
  • Relationship management
  • Client acquisition
  • Networking skills
  • Sales techniques
  • Proactive client advising
  • Trust building
  • Client event hosting
  • Empathetic communication
  • Communication skills
  • Persuasive presentation
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Ethical judgement
  • Tax planning
  • Proactive client advising
  • Wealth management suggestions
  • Client event hosting

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1

Interests

  • Play Piano
  • Reading
  • Psychology (entertainment only)
  • Life Skills improvement

Timeline

Independent Financial Advisor

Privado Wealth
06.2020 - 03.2022

Financial Advisor

Resolute Wealth
09.2019 - 05.2020

Senior Financial Advisor

Masthead Financial Planning (Pty) Ltd
10.2011 - 08.2019

Senior Financial Advisor

Jurgens Group
06.2006 - 09.2011

Independent Financial Advisor

Noble Private Portfolios (Pty) Ltd
07.2001 - 05.2006

NVQ Level 5 - Financial Advisory

Moonstone Refinery

NVQ Level 5 - Financial Advisory

Moonstone Refinery

NVQ Level 4 - Financial Planning

Milpark School of Banking

A-Levels - Microsoft Office Suite

Wits Business School

A-Levels - Business administration

Small Business Development Corporation
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