Client Service Associate

Wealth Enhancement Group•McKinney, TX

8d•$45,000 - $55,000•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 80,000 households from our over 140 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 McKinney, TX office is hiring a Client Service Associate . This role serves as the liaison between the client and the Financial Advisor (FA). You will work with all aspects of the client experience, including financial paperwork and financial account review preparation. This role is a critical position within our office, responsible for driving the team culture by delivering exceptional service and support to clients, external partners, and internal advisors. This individual should bring a foundation of basic financial knowledge, have keen attention to detail, and be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently. This is an on-site position. In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position: $45,000.00 to $55,000.00 , exclusive of bonuses and benefits. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We’re big on open conversations, so let’s have one.

Requirements

Experience within financial services, specifically wealth management firms is required
Superior verbal and written communication skills required
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software required
Ability and interest to learn financial concepts and products
Ability to work as a team member with deadlines, be flexible under pressure and prioritize work

Nice To Haves

4-year college degree preferred
QuickBooks experience is strongly preferred
Familiarity with Salesforce preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures accurate completion of prospect / new client paperwork/set up
Follow up on funds transfer from surrendering company
Maintains (CRM) database and client files
Research and follow up on any issues with the Broker/Dealer, WEG Operations, and vendors
Record incoming assets to the appropriate blotting tool
Dialogues with client to understand their personal history and current financial needs and communicates to the advisor or handles issue resolution
Prepares account transactions, trades, deposits, withdrawals, RMDs, etc.
Completes any review follow up needs for client
May work with client’s tax or legal counsel on client concerns
Conducts Tax Research (1099s)
Assists Advisor Team Operations to streamline processes
Completes operational projects to support enhancements and changes
Communicates process and sales updates to team
Manages vendors to Service Level Agreements
Demonstrates knowledge and can accurately execute against WEG’s Suitability Guidelines, operational processes, and sales model
Understands financial terminology and products
Attends Client Services and company educational events

Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony.
You may be eligible to participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:
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)