Wealth Advisor - VIA Credit Union

LPL Financial collaborates with credit unions to provide a comprehensive suite of financial services tailored to their clients’ needs. This exciting opportunity at VIA Credit Union invites you to join our employee advisor model as a Wealth Advisor affiliated with LPL Financial. VIA’s mission is to serve with understanding, earn trust through our integrity, inspire confidence by our knowledge, and work passionately for customer, community, and company success.

We will stand apart as a community credit union providing local leadership, personalized service, and community loyalty along with a broad line of sophisticated financial services. This role requires the employee to work on‑site at a local branch.

A Wealth Advisor acts as a dedicated representative assigned to a specific branch (or multiple branches) to deliver Non‑Deposit Investment Products (NDIPs) and services to branch customers and prospects. The advisor provides an advice‑based approach to financial solutions for an assigned book of business, actively soliciting new and existing investments and insurance solutions from the retail client base to meet individualized needs.

A strong partnership is established with Retail Branch Managers and Centers of Influence, maintaining relationships with all assigned branches.

• Utilize a consultative, holistic approach, sales process, and assessment tools where appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive, needs‑based financial solutions to clients by offering a range of investment and insurance solutions.
• Deliver needs‑based, comprehensive financial solutions by offering a suitable and diversified set of brokerage, advisory, and insurance products to meet client objectives.
• Employ ethical business practices to ensure full compliance with regulatory, broker‑dealer, and institutional requirements.
• Deliver a high‑quality customer service experience during each interaction.
• Build strong relationships with retail branch staff, support and motivate referral efforts, and develop a complete understanding of core institution products to support cross‑selling opportunities and generate referrals.
• Meet or exceed established sales goals for the assigned territory while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations governing products and services.

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years of investment sales experience, preferably in a financial institution.
• Must maintain licenses and FINRA registrations:
  Active State Applicable Life Insurance License, Active Series 7 Registration, Active Series 63 Registration (if required by the state of hire), Active Series 65 or 66.
• Registration required by state of hire; if not active, must be acquired within the first six months of hire.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, and broker‑dealer‑specific applications.

• Demonstrated ability to sell products and services to investment clients with evidence of strong sales results.
• Broad knowledge of characteristics and needs of clients and partners within the bank‑based investment market space.
• Excellent knowledge of investment and insurance products and financial planning.

• Strong self‑motivation and ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Excellent customer service and business focus with great attention to detail.
• Effective research and analysis skills.

Pay Range: $58,500 – $70,000. The salary range depends on factors including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location. This position is also eligible to earn sales incentive compensation.