Portfolio Counselor

Are you a financial advisor burdened with wearing too many hats? Are you looking to move away from cold calling? Does a hybrid service and sales environment without prospecting appeal to you? Our client is seeking a Portfolio Counselor in their New Client Conversion (NCC) group. If you are passionate about sales, financial planning, and educating clients on portfolio strategies, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

The Portfolio Counselor is a lucrative professional-level role within our client’s Private Client Group (PCG), where you serve as the short-term point of contact for our high-net-worth clients. Welcome and onboard new clients by applying your financial planning knowledge and consultative approach to contribute to the growth of the firm. You will receive ongoing sales coaching in an energetic environment while benefiting from internal support teams including Research, Operations and the Investment Policy Committee (IPC).

You will positively influence your clients and uphold the firm’s fiduciary responsibility. You will report to your group manager whose experience in the role will assist you in navigating client relationships and provide personalized career development.

The Day-to-Day:
Partner with sales professionals to onboard new clients

Help bring in new assets through client referrals

Educate clients on the firm’s investment philosophy Align the firm’s portfolio strategy with clients’ goals

Oversee clients onboarding process, including transfer of assets

Collaborate with several teams to provide unparalleled service

Introduce clients to their long-term relationship manager Your

Qualifications:

3+ years’ experience working in financial services

Hold Series 65 license or required upon hire Understanding of capital markets and investment products

Manage complexity in a high-volume environment

Compensation:

Base + commission (driven by conversion rate, number of clients converted, and AUM)
Base salary steps down with increased tenure ($100,000 base for first 12 months, then step down to $72,500 base)

This role offers uncapped performance-based compensation with the possibility to earn well into 6-figures

Benefits:100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependentsA 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder careOUR CLIENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERType:
Direct Hire Category:
New Client Conversion Date Posted: