Associate Financial Advisor
Our financial firm has a unique opportunity for the perfect candidate to learn the ins and outs of our financial planning business. The primary role of the Associate Financial Advisor is to provide comprehensive planning support to one or more Financial Advisors. This position requires a collaborative partnership with the Financial Advisors to positively impact our clients’ and prospects’ lives.
This is a highly regulated industry. The candidate will need to be willing to learn and adhere to the rules and regulations of the industry, along with keeping client and business information confidential.
This is not an entry level position; the ideal candidate does have experience in the industry with the goal of advancing to become a Financial Advisor.
Primary responsibilities:
· Prepare for and attend client/ prospect meetings to take extensive notes.
· Learn the various aspects of financial planning. Investments, estate planning, tax planning, insurance etc.
· Participate in many client facing meetings.
· Learn to analyze investment portfolios.
· Input information into planning software and prepare draft financial plans.
· Research products and product pricing and contacts carriers for information.
· Interface with the broker-dealer or custodian to obtain information or account data and convey service requests.
· Reach out to clients and prospects for financial planning documents (tax returns, statements, etc.)
· Support Advisors
· Fill out the necessary forms for opening and maintaining accounts when needed.
· Learn to analyze planning documents and see planning opportunities.
· Build rapport with clients.
· Maintain information in CRM.
· Trade investments once fully licensed when needed.
· Assist in creating performance reports.
· Relay information on to other staff members and make sure tasks have been completed.
· Research financial planning topics.
Candidate characteristics:
· Hard working
· People person
· Works well on a team
· Self-motivated and problem solver
· Great communication skills, both verbal and written
· Curious
· Enjoys learning and wants to become a financial advisor.
· Adaptable
· Driven
Ideal qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Securities licenses (or willingness to obtain within 9 months).
· Life and Disability insurance licenses (or willingness to obtain within 9 months).
· Previous Financial industry background (required)
What we offer:
· Competitive pay range: Pay range & bonuses.
· Benefits: Paid holidays, PTO (paid time off), health benefits, 401(k) with employer match.
· Continuing education opportunities
· Potential to work remotely part time.
Hiring process:
1. We will send you an email letting you know we are interested in your application and schedule follow up.
2. Initial 15 min right fit phone call
3. Multiple 30min – 1hr virtual or in person meetings.
4. Potential Personality tests (Disc, etc) and/or assessment
5. Background check
6. Hired
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Compensation package:
Weekly schedule:
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Do have any Series Licenses?
- Are you located in Whatcom or Skagit County?
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Bellingham, WA 98225 (Required)
Job-related location requirement:
- Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.
Work Location: In person