1. Yan Yu
◊4615 Fordham Street, Lubbock, TX, 79416 | 906-370-7965 | yan.yu@ttu.edu◊
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Possess in-depth knowledge of personal financial planning and ability to provide a high-quality, customer-
driven service. Offer robust analytical skills in financial need analysis coupled with a strong technical
aptitude in mastering professional softwares. Having excellent communication skills as an individual and
also part of a team. Experienced at working to strict compliance requirements. Recently passed the Certified
Financial Planner (CFP) Exam.
PROJECTS
Texas Tech University
Term Paper: Overconfidence Bias of Investors and Managers and Their Effects on Financial Market (Spring 2015)
Program Development for Angelo State University – Proposal for a CFP Board Registered Program (Summer
2015)
Comprehensive Financial Plan (Fall 2015)
Literature Review: How Will Job Change Affect Retirement Security? (Fall 2015)
How can we best discourage clients from following “hot tips” for risky investments? (Spring 2016)
Michigan Technological University
Thesis: Did Speculation Drive Oil Prices During 2003-2008? (Spring 2014)
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University – Lubbock, Texas
Master: Personal Financial Planning, 2017 GPA 3.78/4.00
Core courses:
 Estate Planning
 Retirement Planning
 Fundamentals of PFP
 Wealth Management
 Income Tax Accounting
 Behavioral Finance in PFP
 Professional Technology in PFP
 Risk Management & Insurance
 Client Communication & Counseling
 Fundamentals of Asset Management
Michigan Technological University – Houghton, Michigan
Master of Science: Applied Natural Resource Economics, 2014 GPA 4.00/4.00
Tianjin Foreign Studies University – Tianjin, China
Bachelor of Arts: English (International Business), 2009 GPA 85.78/100
SKILLS
 Risk Management
 Asset Management
 Strategic Financial Planning
 Budgeting Analysis
 Customer Relations
 Financial Need Analysis
 Bilingual in Chinese
Professional Software
 Salesforce-XLR8
 MoneyGuidePro
 eMoney emX
 Schwab Portfolio Center
 Morningstar Advisor
 Laserfiche
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Texas Tech University – Lubbock, TX
Conducted basic data analysis on Health and Retirement Study.
Teaching Assistant, 2015-Present
Texas Tech University – Lubbock, TX
 Introduction to Personal Finance
Provide 150+ undergraduate students a fundamental knowledge of personal finance, including goal
setting, cash management, credit, insurance, taxes, housing, investment alternatives, and retirement
plans.

2.  Financial Goal Strategies
Provide 90+ undergraduate students a detailed examination of the process related to planning,
managing, and achieving major financial goals such as emergency fund planning, purchasing/leasing
automobiles, buying/renting housing, and funding education and retirement.
Customer Service, 2008 Summer Internship
China Postal Express & Logistics – Jining, Shandong, China
 Described financial product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
 Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain various products based on customer requests.
 Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and
resolving problems on the spot.
 Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly
and efficiently.
Sales Associate, 2007 Summer Internship
Postal Savings Bank of China – Jining, Shandong, China
 Profiled and analyzed investment products to develop customized financial strategies for clients’
financial needs.
 Sold financial products including bonds, mutual funds, and insurances.
 Conducted analysis of proposed financial and covenant transactions.
 Audited and documented all processes and procedures for the new accounts department.
SCHOLARSHIPS
 PFP Graduate Student Scholarship (TTU) 2014 – 2016
 Second/Third Class Scholarship (TFSU) 2005 – 2008
HONOR
 Outstanding Student (TFSU) 2008 – 2009