Associate Financial Advisor - Coastal Wealth Advisors

Thrivent•Oxnard, CA

9h•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Meaningful work. Rewarding career. Thrivent is a different kind of financial services firm, one that puts generosity at the center of saving and investing. Here, you’ll make an impact in the lives of the people you serve, helping them build, grow and protect financial well-being through purpose-based advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity. Coastal Wealth Advisors is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent in Newbury Park, CA. We are growing and adding an Associate Financial Advisor to our team. As a team, we simplify people’s financial lives and maximize their opportunities through holistic planning, advice, and consistent execution. Thrivent is a member-owned financial services organization offering advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help clients make an impact on the people, causes and communities they love. This is a full time, onsite role. Job Description This position provides support to our existing client base by working with Lead Advisor or independently. Position may be responsible for formulating and implementing advice but may also rely on team members to develop recommendations. Serves as a resource to Lead Advisor and clients in handling, researching, and communicating inquiries regarding their accounts and supports the daily operations of the practice. As an Associate Financial Advisor, you’ll be a resource for our financial advisors and provide support to the clients of Coastal Wealth Advisors, including: Maintain existing client relationships through processing client requests, resolving client questions, and making sure client information and documentation are up to date Work independently with minimal supervision servicing and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients Maintain contact with clients to provide and/or obtain information, and answer product-related questions, and assist with transactions and service requests Assist Lead Advisors in the preparation and follow-up for client meetings Update and maintain client information in several planning tools, including Salesforce, Money Guide Pro, Morningstar, and others May fill out and sign Variable Life/Variable Annuity/Mutual Fund/Brokerage applications Complete electronic and paper service forms and new business applications May accept and/or enter trade orders from clients, including unsolicited trade orders Seek to identify potential sales opportunities with new and existing clients Partner with Financial Advisors to help close the opportunity May sit second chair in meetings to take notes May handle all post meeting tasks Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Advisor You will be employed/contracted by Coastal Wealth Advisors.

Requirements

Securities (Series 7 and 66 or Series 7, 63 and 65) and resident state Life, Health and Annuities registration
Satisfactory background check, fingerprinting and securities registration and/or insurance licensing verification, if applicable.
Previous financial services experience desired, 3-5 years preferred
Demonstrated customer service orientation/experience, 3+ years preferred
Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce) or ability to learn
Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information
Must be able to work with all roles of the sponsoring financial advisor
Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations

Nice To Haves

Highly skilled in planning and organizing work to meet deadlines and priorities
A strong analytical thinker who evaluates information and solves problems effectively
Customer-focused, with a commitment to understanding needs and delivering quality service
An effective communicator who conveys information clearly and professionally
Strong in interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with diverse stakeholders
A collaborative team player who works well across teams to achieve shared goals
Adaptable and flexible, thriving in changing or fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

Maintain existing client relationships through processing client requests, resolving client questions, and making sure client information and documentation are up to date
Work independently with minimal supervision servicing and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
Maintain contact with clients to provide and/or obtain information, and answer product-related questions, and assist with transactions and service requests
Assist Lead Advisors in the preparation and follow-up for client meetings
Update and maintain client information in several planning tools, including Salesforce, Money Guide Pro, Morningstar, and others
May fill out and sign Variable Life/Variable Annuity/Mutual Fund/Brokerage applications
Complete electronic and paper service forms and new business applications
May accept and/or enter trade orders from clients, including unsolicited trade orders
Seek to identify potential sales opportunities with new and existing clients
Partner with Financial Advisors to help close the opportunity
May sit second chair in meetings to take notes
May handle all post meeting tasks
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Advisor