Associate Financial Advisor

Job Function / Summary

The Hancock Whitney Financial Consultant (HWFC) partners with licensed Financial Advisors (FA) to assist the FA in meeting and exceeding assigned sales and referral goals. The primary objective of the Financial Representative role is to participate in and successfully complete the licensing process to move to an Associate Financial Advisor and gain industry experience in order to prepare for a career as a Financial Advisor.

• Requests study material and prepares for licensing exams.
• Observes experienced Financial Advisors to gain knowledge about assisting clients to achieve their financial goals.
• Assists Financial Advisors on training retail associates on how to increase referral opportunities.
• Partners with Financial Advisors to assist and support licensed bankers by organizing call parties, client appreciation days, and other events.
• Attends annual compliance continuing education meetings held by Hancock Whitney Investment Services.
• Successfully completes required continuing education in compliance with insurance and securities regulations.
• Participates in community affairs to increase company and bank visibility and enhance new business opportunities.
• Routinely travels with assigned region to meet with clients at different Financial Centers, client offices, or other requested locations.
• Assists in opening accounts, preparing for account reviews, and processing account maintenance.
• Schedules client appointments and meetings with wholesalers and licensed bankers.
• Helps train and assist licensed bankers in assisting clients.
• Uncovers investment opportunities for existing and new clients.
• Works effectively with the assigned territory team of licensed bankers and Financial Center managers to assist clients, track referrals, follow up on pending business/referrals, and meet revenue goals for branches as well as monthly/annual goals for Advisors.
• Provides administrative support for Advisors as needed.

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

One year of related experience preferably in brokerage/insurance and/or banking/retail.

Must be able to obtain FINRA series 7 and series 66 licenses within the first year of employment. A current series 63 and 65 registration can substitute for the series 66.

Must currently possess or be able to obtain a multi‑state Life and Health Insurance license within 90 days of employment. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Ability to interact with individuals of widely divergent lifestyles is required.

• Ability to travel if required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents if required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform essential job functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.