Associate Financial Advisor

Job Summary

The Associate Financial Advisor role is a crucial steppingstone for aspiring financial advisors, providing valuable experience and opportunities to develop skills while contributing directly to the team’s client service and financial planning efforts. The Associate Financial Advisor must be able to work across the team and across the firm to respond quickly and accurately to client questions and concerns, with a focus on the ongoing management, retention, and expansion of existing client relationships.

The Associate Financial Advisor is an integral member of the advisory team and is responsible for delivering a consistent, positive client experience to help ensure all commitments are completed and delivered in a timely manner.

• Works with existing clients to gather financial information, analyze data, and develop financial plans using the Money Guide Pro  planning software. Thoroughly understands and utilizes financial planning tools to analyze complex financial information and lead presentations in partnership with the Financial Advisor.
• Provides extensive support to lead advisor in client meetings – from preparation of client reports and agendas to note-taking during the meetings to post-meeting activities including documenting next steps and items for execution.
• Effectively leverages internal technology tools like Orion’s Wealth Management Platform, Salesforce CRM, and Pershing’s NetX
  360.
• Upon licensing, works with advisors and clients on the execution of orders in Brokerage and Advisory accounts.
• Monitor and review client portfolios, conduct research and analysis to identify potential investment opportunities, and recommend adjustments based on changing market conditions and individual client circumstances.
• Support the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns that support business objectives and promote the company's brand and services.
• While this position is not required to develop new client relationships, the candidate is encouraged to do so particularly if they have an interest in building a practice over time.
• Develop an understanding of firm policies, procedures, and firm capabilities to deliver fully for clients.
• Manages events, webinars and seminars by organizing, marketing and setting up the venue in collaboration with the Financial Advisor.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Professional presence with strong client service and interpersonal skills across a wide variety of communication channels (in-person, over the phone, and using video technology).
• Computer proficiency with basic applications (Office 365), and a proven ability to learn other software and technology. A plus for those experienced in Pershing/NetX
  360, Salesforce, Orion, and Money Guide Pro .
• A keen attention to detail that anticipates client and advisor needs and leaves no stone unturned.
• An ability to manage a variety of tasks from a variety of sources and prioritize execution appropriately in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Must be able to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.li>
• Quality of Work: the way the responsibilities are completed with accuracy, thoroughness, responsiveness, and good decision-making.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  the effectiveness of an individual’s interactions with others and as part of a team and their level of participation.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  the ability to express information to others through writing and speaking and the willingness to do so with tact and diplomacy.
• Approach to Work: the posture an employee takes while performing assignments. Approaches encouraged include actively seeking new ways to improve processes, a willingness to take risks, being to new ideas and approaches,…