Associate Financial Professional

Cetera • Saint Cloud, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Associate Advisor position is for someone looking to grow in the industry as you support and partner with a group of seasoned Advisors. You will work to support and deepen relationships with a very large existing customer base. The Advisor is responsible for working with customers to help determine the best way to serve the customers best interest with investment products and financial services Cetera offers. With a strong focus on customer service and sales, the Advisor should be a true “people person" who enjoys developing professional and mutually beneficial relationships with a wide variety of customers. We will fully support you with an open product platform and resources in the financial industry so you can nurture relationships with customers. Candidates should be self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations in all that they do.

Requirements

• FINRA Series 6 or 7
• State Life & Health Insurance License
• 1+ years sales, marketing, and business development skills
• 1+ years of experience with investments, insurance and/or advisory relationships

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred
• Good communication skills
• Independent
• Adaptability
• Flexibility

Responsibilities

• Collecting and analyzing information regarding the customer risk tolerance, long- and short-term goals, income, assets, investments, and debts; determining which products best meet the customer needs and circumstances.
• Advising the customer regarding the advantages, risks, and disadvantages of different investment opportunities
• Developing internal referral resources to identify existing customers
• Understanding and complying with all aspects of Cetera policies and practices, including laws and regulations governing the duties and responsibilities of product sales
• Maintaining all necessary licenses and registrations as required
• Successfully completing all mandatory training in a timely manner
• Maintaining superior and courteous service to promote Cetera and expand customer relationships
• Exceeding customer expectations in terms of accuracy, efficiency, courtesy, and professionalism

Benefits

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20 plus days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees