Financial Advisor

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. Connecticut Wealth Management (CTWM) is a well‑established, fast‑growing, independent, registered investment advisory firm.

Financial Advisors are responsible for managing and retaining ongoing client relationships, either independently for “smaller” clients or in a co‑advisor role with a lead advisor for “larger” clients. While Financial Advisors are expected to manage and retain relationships, they typically do not have responsibility for new business development.

• Act as a support for a team of clients, developing into a leadership role in client relationships.
• Gather, input, and analyze data to advise clients on all aspects of their financial plans along with senior team members.
• Display initiative in proposing financial planning recommendations for clients to senior team members.
• Prepare and deliver planning‑related information/presentations that are accurate and relevant for the audience with guidance from senior team members.
• Prepare for and follow up from client meetings, completing tasks like writing up meeting notes and follow‑up letters and delegating and completing necessary tasks.
• Evolve from attending client meetings as note taker, to communicating general information to clients, to taking leadership in client meetings.
• Build personal and professional relationships with clients and develop into the first point of contact for client communication.
• Show understanding of clients’ goals, needs, and satisfaction level to proactively service and develop personal relationships with them.
• Proactively implement firm’s client curriculum and service standards for all team’s clients.
• Develop understanding of firm’s investment philosophy and target portfolios. Take ownership of keeping client portfolios in balance. Communicate portfolio changes to clients effectively.
• Manage relationships with clients’ other advisors including attorneys, CPAs and insurance brokers to ensure a fully integrated plan.
• Show exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Work with an advisory team including service specialists and senior level advisors to service clients. Gain experience managing a team.
• Manage simultaneous projects appropriately and delegate work effectively. Seek input from other team members regarding complex tasks or topics.
• Delegate work appropriately and convey priorities and expectations effectively.
• Display objectivity in communicating with and making recommendations to clients and team members.
• Solve problems through careful and systematic evaluation of all relevant information, possible alternatives and consequences.
• Set and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency for team. Be a role model for team members.
• Present and receive constructive feedback to help self, team, and firm improve.
• Operate in a manner that is consistent with the firm’s values of Collaboration, Integrity, Authenticity, Empathy, Supportiveness, Competency, Positivity, and Drive/Grit.

• Direct participation in the firm’s Investment Committee.
• Attend local conferences, participate in online & local CE courses.
• Develop business development skills shadowing other team members.
• Maintain relationships with attorneys, CPAs, or other professional partners for client relationship purposes.
• Assist firm with marketing efforts by suggesting or developing posts for social media.
• Set a positive example in balancing professional responsibilities with personal life. Be available to clients outside of normal working hours for extraordinary circumstances.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Series 65 license or willingness to test for it within 3 months of employment.
• CFP or PFS, or progress towards certifications, required.
• 2‑5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of investments, insurance, income taxes, estate planning & financial planning concepts.
• Ability to discuss general financial information with teammates, clients, and business partners.
• Strong listening, written and oral communication skills.
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