Financial Advisor - Client Advisory Center (CAC)

Overview

This regular position provides investment advice in a virtual environment with an assigned book of business. The role involves consulting with clients to identify needs and opportunities to add value, demonstrating how investment solutions align with individual goals, and helping build client portfolios and investment strategies. Responsibilities include ensuring all transactions and practices within the scope of control comply with applicable regulations and the organization’s Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound client calls independently while identifying sales opportunities.
• Answer client questions according to established standards.
• Consult with clients to uncover needs and support holistic financial management.
• Demonstrate how investment solutions match client needs using a range of available investment products.
• Use technology to communicate and support portfolio strategy and related presentations.
• Ensure business transactions and practices within the role’s scope comply with all regulations and the organization’s Code of Conduct.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on bank/LOB products.
• Conduct research on moderately complex customer issues; interpret policies and procedures.
• Assist with training less experienced Financial Advisors in the advisor’s area of expertise.
• Work with small groups (pods) of Financial Advisors in partnership with Premier Bankers, Preferred Advisors, and Retail Banking leadership to support training and referrals.
• May manage an individual book of business.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of retail brokerage or securities industry experience.
• Strong communications, sales, presentation, and organizational skills, with emphasis on proactive outbound calling.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic financial planning and asset allocation techniques.
• Sufficient knowledge of essential systems to assist with trade execution.
• Highly organized, with knowledge of essential systems, policies and procedures, and investment products and services, including basic financial planning and asset allocation techniques.
• Series 7 and 66 (or equivalent) registrations are required.
• Insurance licenses required to sell Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Fixed Annuities, and Variable Annuities.
• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• CFP
• CFA
• CIMA

Compensation & Benefits

• Regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits (eligibility for specific benefits may vary by division).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan.
• Vacation: no less than 10 days in the first year (prorated based on date of hire and full-time or part-time status).
• Sick days: 10 sick days (prorated).
• Paid holidays.
• Depending on the position and division, the role may also be eligible for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.
• Additional details on specific benefits are provided during the hiring process based on full-time/part-time status, position, and division.

Location & Schedule

• Work shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
• Language fluency: English (Required)

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities to support the application process.