Financial Advisor

Overview

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and Uni Fi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 80,000 households from our over 140 offices - and growing - nationwide.

This Los Angeles, California office is looking for a Financial Advisor working as part of an advisory team to help clients achieve their financial goals, provide client service that exceeds expectations. This is a succession opportunity to take over an established client portfolio as the current advisor lead plans to retire within the next 2-3 years. In pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $150,000-$175,000, exclusive of commissions, bonuses and benefits.

The position is eligible for variable compensation and participation in our equity program.

WeeG hires employees and makes decisions about salary qualifications based on factors such as the role to be performed; educational and professional experience, qualifications, skills and credentials; tenure, cost-of-living and demand for the role in the applicable market. We encourage you to apply and provide compensation expectations when you apply. We’re open to conversation about compensation.

• Manage client relationships and assist senior advisors with management of complex clients to the WEG planning-based standard of identity.
• Facilitate the financial planning process.
• Discover a prospect or client’s values, goals and objectives.
• Understand their current financial situation.
• Engage them in the financial planning process.
• Prepare and conduct annual reviews, including both planning and investment topics.
• Source and close prospective clients.

Also:

• Proactively follow up with clients who have not implemented financial plans.
• Close leads provided by various WEG channels (Marketing, CRP, etc.).
• Create opportunities within your network.
• Drive referrals from existing clients.

• Assist the Financial Advisor during client meetings and with follow-up.
• Take meeting notes and promptly enter into the CRM.
• Present financial advice or plan to client with the Financial Advisor.
• Meet with client to obtain additional planning information, or to clarify/confirm information provided.
• Analyze client’s current investments and insurance policies.
• Place trades and manage accounts.

Participate in Wealth Enhancement Group trainings, educational events, coaching programs, and proficiency in advisor/client facing technology. Adherence to the Wealth Enhancement Group’s Corporate Communication Strategy and in good compliance standing.

• Requires a 4-year degree; business, finance, economics preferred.
• Advanced designation required (CFP, CPA, MBA, etc.).
• Series 7, 66 (BD/RIA);
  Series 65 (RIA Only).
• Insurance Licenses.
• 4+ years of experience within the wealth management industry.
• Ability to source and convert prospects to clients and provide high-level planning-oriented service.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Active engagement in WEG, broader community and financial planning community.

• Training and professional development.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage (employees and their families).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid with voluntary options.
• Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid.
• 401k with match and profit sharing.
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• 18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years).
• 12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days).
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave after 6 months of tenure).
• Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (after meeting service requirements).

Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.

For accommodation during the application process, contact the Human Resources Department. Information provided will be kept confidential and shared only with those involved in the selection process.

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