Investment Advisor Job Bowling Green Ohio USA,Finance & Banking

Investment Advisor

Join a high-performing, expanding $1.5B community bank with $3.2B in total assets under our care, where people, purpose, and opportunity come together to drive meaningful impact. At State Bank, we are building a culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, and integrity, while continuing to invest in our people and the communities we serve. We value individuals who take initiative, think strategically, and are committed to both personal and organizational growth.

Our approach recognizes contributions and effort, supports professional development, and provides meaningful financial rewards, including opportunities to grow your career within a strong, stable, and expanding organization. If you feel you have what it takes to become part of a high-performing team of professionals and deliver regional growth goals in a competitive landscape and enjoy strong financial recognition for your leadership and work this opportunity just might be for you.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred; specialized insurance and financial services education and training;
State Insurance/Health License;
Series 6, 63 and 7 licenses (or ability to obtain and maintain).

Experience

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a brokerage, financial services, banking, or related advisory role preferred.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of brokerage, investment, insurance, and trust products

Working knowledge of FINRA, SEC, and applicable state regulations

Ability to assess client financial objectives, risk tolerance, and suitability

Strong client service, relationship management, and consultative sales skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive customer and Bank information

Basic to intermediate proficiency in computer systems and brokerage platforms

Ability to obtain and maintain all required licenses and registrations

Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the Bank's footprint.

Preferred Skills

Experience in a bank-based brokerage or wealth management environment

Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales and performance goals

Business development and referral generation experience

Knowledge of retirement, investment planning, and asset allocation concepts

Experience working with compliance audits and regulatory examinations

CRM and client portfolio management system experience

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills

Role and Responsibilities

The Investment Advisor is responsible for providing brokerage and investment services to clients by identifying financial needs, recommending appropriate investment and insurance products, and executing transactions in compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies. This role supports the Bank's business objectives through client relationship development, referral management, and adherence to regulatory, operational, and compliance standards.

Essential Duties

Provides direct customer services relating to brokerage and trust products and services as follows:

Responds in a timely manner to referrals from internal personnel and existing or prospective clients.
Establishes and maintains client relationships to support investment and service objectives.
Gathers and documents all required customer information, including suitability and risk assessment.
Maintains client files and records in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Establishes business and marketing activities to achieve goals and objectives:

Develops and executes a business and marketing plan to meet assigned production and service goals.
Participates in referral development and cross-selling activities within the Bank.

Performs duties relating to the sale of brokerage and trust products:

Maintains appropriate licenses and registrations required to perform brokerage and insurance functions.
Provides brokerage services to customers in alignment with annual sales objectives and departmental plans.
Promotes Bank, trust, and brokerage services, with emphasis on investment and insurance products.
Accepts customers buy and sell orders for securities and completes transactions accurately and timely.
Handles incoming customer calls related to account activity, transactions, and service needs.
Communicates customer service needs and account issues to the home office and follows through to resolution.
Processes deposits of customer funds and securities.
Processes customer check disbursements as requested.

Compliance and regulatory responsibilities:

Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.
Maintains active awareness of changes in laws, regulations, and compliance requirements…