Financial Advisor

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Regular Full-Time Professional Division 04 Andover, Elk River, MN, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

The Bank of Elk River is an award‑winning community bank built on strong relationships, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to making a positive difference. As we continue to grow in the Andover and northwest metro area, we are looking to add an experienced Financial Advisor to support the expanding needs of our customers.

This role offers the opportunity to build and grow a book of businesses through Realize Financial Advisors, our in‑house investment office.
With an established presence in Elk River, this is a rare opportunity to help expand Realize Financial Advisors into the northwest metro while building your own book of business.

This is a highly entrepreneurial role for someone who thrives on developing relationships, growing a client base, and delivering thoughtful financial guidance.

At The Bank of Elk River, we believe in the following core values:

• We put people first:
  Our customers, co‑workers, and communities inspire us every day. We are dedicated to your success and believe that by building strong relationships, empowering our team to make decisions, and developing genuine connections, we all succeed.
• We build trust:
  Since 1885, trust has been the foundation of our business. Our unwavering commitment to integrity, honesty, and respect guides us today. You can count on us now and in the future.
• We pursue excellence:
  We embrace a culture of innovative thinking and continuous learning. We leverage diverse perspectives through communication and collaboration to deliver relevant progressive solutions that exceed expectations.
• We strengthen communities:
  We are driven to make a positive and lasting impact. By investing financial resources, sharing our expertise, and devoting our time, we strengthen the communities we serve.

The financial advisor is responsible for providing financial advice, guidance and exceptional customer service to current and potential customers through comprehensive planning and investment strategies. The candidate must have a strong understanding of the financial markets and alternative investments products including mutual funds, retirement plans, annuities, life insurance and other investments. The role of The Bank of Elk River’s Financial Advisor is highly entrepreneurial and involves extensive client management and development, new client prospecting and financial consultancy.

• Nurtures and maintains strong relationships with clients.
• Creates learning opportunities for staff through training and seminars.
• Provides regular reporting, updates and information to clients and senior management.
• Attend investment‑related conventions, meetings and seminars.
• Works with bank staff to encourage referrals.
• Generates new clients through a range of business building programs including conducting seminars, using personal contacts and leveraging public events.
• Assesses financial and wealth management needs of clients and then provides individuals with tailored solutions.
• Meets with clients on a regular basis to review portfolio performance and to uncover unmet personal and business financial needs.

• Demonstrates a successful track record in researching investment opportunities to identify the right strategies to meet client wealth goals.
• Very strong technical financial planning expertise balanced by the ability to translate into terms that are clear to clients with varying degrees of investment knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Previous experience in financial planning, investment advising, or a related field is preferred.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.

Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a 4‑year college or university preferred and/or 3‑5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.