Associate Financial Advisor

Wealth Enhancement Group•Columbia, MD

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 90,000 households from our over 175 offices - and growing - nationwide. Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com . Our Columbia office in Maryland is looking for an Associate Financial Advisor working as part of an advisory team, and on behalf of senior advisors, helps clients achieve their financial goals. Provides client service that exceeds client’s expectations. Helps the team/Company meet objectives for sales growth, client retention and customer service quality.

Requirements

Requires a 4-year degree; business, finance, economics preferred
Advanced designation or working toward obtaining (CFP, CPA, MBA, etc.)
Series 7, 66 (BD/RIA)
Series 65 (RIA Only)
Insurance Licenses
2+ years of experience within the wealth management industry
Ability to prepare client reviews and assist in meetings with senior advisors
Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both oral & written)
Must be able to manage multiple projects at once
Engagement in the community

Responsibilities

Work with the financial advisory team to actively manage client relationships, service, and WEG’s planning-based standard of identity
Assist the Financial Advisor during client meetings and with follow-up
Take meeting notes and promptly enter into CRM
Present financial advice or plan to client with the Financial Advisor
Meet with client to obtain additional planning information or to clarify/confirm information provided
Analyze client’s current investments and insurance policies
Place trades and account management
Prepare annual reviews as required by the team
Systematize the review process utilizing the CRM system
Gather data for client reviews and review client files for additional sales opportunities
Create reviews utilizing the Wealth Enhancement Group review system
Monitor percentage of client’s that were reviewed in the last calendar year
Create financial plans for clients as required by the team
Analyze a client’s financial data in light of their financial goals
Meet or call clients to obtain any additional planning information or clarify/confirm information provided
Prepare client information to present to the Roundtable, if required
Work effectively and professionally with the Financial Planning department, if required
Participate in Wealth Enhancement Group trainings, educational events, coaching programs, and proficient in advisor/client facing technology
Adherence to the Wealth Enhancement Group’s Corporate Communication Strategy and in good compliance standing

Benefits

Training and professional development
Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
401k with match and profit sharing
Wellness programs and resources
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)