Associate Wealth Management Advisor

Northwestern Mutual-Twin Cities•Saint Louis Park, MN

About The Position

We are looking for an individual who is excited to join a fast paced and rapidly growing practice at Northwestern Mutual at Docklight Financial. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, can easily prioritize in a high-volume environment, has a high enthusiasm for learning, and is an effective communicator. Specific duties include client meetings, financial planning preparation, account monitoring, assist team with client onboarding and helping the firm grow by identifying new opportunities and new client acquisition.

Requirements

Life, Accident & Health Insurance licenses
Series 7 & 63
2-3 years of financial planning experience (Northwestern Mutual & advisory sales experience preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance and/or related industry experience
Advisory services and broker/dealer experience with demonstrated investment knowledge and understanding of markets, products, platforms, and services
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to coach and communicate highly complex planning strategies effectively to clients
Ability to adapt to change and identify process improvements
Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Committed to professional development (CFP, ChFC, CLU, WMCP, RICP)

Responsibilities

Architect financial plans, agendas and recommendations
Prepare and design case prep for financial planning meetings
Work collaboratively as a team on strategic planning for clients
Attend client meetings jointly
Handle strategic client questions directly and help decision making for specific client scenarios
Monitor and review portfolios and be part of the investment committee
Meet with wholesalers and vendors
Assist in growth of firm and client acquisition including taking the lead on certain client segment base overtime
Assist with direct and indirect marketing efforts
Engage in 401k book of business and servicing 401k and employee enrollments
Effectively communicate with the team, prioritizing time-sensitive tasks
Monitor multiple systems to ensure successful, compliant, and service-orientated client experience
Assist team in staying compliant with industry regulations and company policies by maintaining proper client file documentation
Drive a planning culture within the office and align resources with the company planning philosophy.
Develop a learning path to advance product and industry knowledge.