Associate Financial Planner

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic recommendations for products, plans, investments, and other methods to help clients achieve financial goals.
• Embrace the role of a structured yet coachable team player open to continued education and training from other team members.
• Consider clients’ life stage, professional circumstances, and changing financial needs when developing tailored financial plans to suit their needs.
• Look for, identify, and secure new clients to serve as a trusted advisor for crucial financial decisions.
• Gather and assess each client’s financial information to accurately determine factors including financial status, cash flow, monetary expectations, financial goals, retirement plans, and additional factors related to wealth management.
• Training and Development:
  Participate in ongoing training programs to enhance your financial knowledge and skills, ensuring you can develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
• Expand Client Base:
  Actively grow your business by networking within your community and introducing potential clients to the wide range of financial services we offer.
• Client Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong, long‑lasting relationships with clients, helping them achieve their financial goals through personalized advice and guidance.
• Coachable and Open to Feedback:
  Stay receptive to feedback and coaching from senior advisors, continually refining your approach and strategies to improve performance.
• Obtain FINRA License:
  Work toward obtaining your FINRA license as part of your professional growth and development within the financial services industry.
• Financial Planning and Strategy:
  Assist clients in setting and achieving their financial objectives by creating and executing well‑thought‑out financial plans that align with their needs and aspirations.
• Achieve Sales and Performance Goals:
  Meet and exceed performance targets by consistently growing a client base and offering valuable financial solutions.

• Superior communication, relationship building, and math skills to establish a strong foundation of customer service for all clients.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office, financial planning software, Google Suite, CRM systems, and related programs.
• Up‑to‑date FINRA Series 7 & 63/66 documents are a bonus.
• Working knowledge of financial products, the financial industry, personal financial advisor or responsibilities, or financial planner roles is essential.
• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or an alternate related analytical field is required.
• Strong Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to clearly communicate financial concepts and advice to clients, building trust and rapport.
• Eagerness to Learn: A willingness to continually develop financial knowledge and skills through training and mentorship.
• Problem‑Solving Ability:
  Strong analytical thinking to assess client needs and recommend suitable financial solutions.
• Client‑Focused:
  Demonstrated ability to understand client goals and provide personalized financial advice to help them achieve those objectives.
• Education:
  
  A bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior Sales Experience (Preferred):
  While not required, prior experience in sales, customer service, or a similar role is a plus.

$90,000 - $100,000 per year