Associate/Support Advisor
hace 8 meses
Wappingers Falls
Job Description The Associate/Service Advisor reports to the Lead Advisor and serves as the primary contact for customer relationship management and account servicing. This position requires a strong understanding of the financial services industry and products, and is critical in handling the day-to-day client management on behalf of the Lead Advisor. This is a full-time, in-person position, and the selected candidate is expected to be on-site in the office in Wappinger Falls five days per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports Lead Advisor, including managing client needs regarding service, asset allocation, case design and financial planning, • Responsible for client meeting preparation and follow-up, including assembling requisite paperwork, account reviews, report generation, and meeting documentation/notes, • Consult with lead advisor on investment strategies based on individual financial and investment objectives; deliver advice and participate in client reviews, • Manage data and plans in financial planning software, • Learn the technical aspects of the advisor position and prepare to service clients independently, • Identify sales and asset retention opportunities, including viable alternatives when traditional solutions may not apply, • Deepen client relationships and establish credibility and rapport both in person and via phone/video meetings, • Clearly articulate complex concepts to clients, • Proactively communicate with clients and follow up on all contacts assigned, • Manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities daily in pursuit of business objectives, • Active engagement in marketing and sales efforts on behalf of the firm; not required to build own book of business, • Commitment to culture requires a demonstration of professionalism, accountability, client focus, and teamwork, • Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: None Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities • Strong understanding of financial services industry and diverse investment products, • Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are essential, • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, • Strong time management and organizational skills; able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once, • Ability to build relationships with clients and internal partners, and product wholesalers, • Experience with the following software is preferred, • Redtail client CRM, • MoneyGuide Pro/Elite, • eMoney, • Morningstar Advisor Workstation Education and/or Experience • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field, • The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry, allowing for a strong understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including but not limited to: equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts, • Previous experience in the independent financial services culture preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registration • Series 7 and 63 required, • Series 65/66 preferred: (or ability to obtain)