Financial Advisor Associate - Pittsburgh, PA & New Castle, PA

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC•New Castle, PA

145d•Onsite

About The Position

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm focused on understanding clients’ needs and providing advice beyond investments. The firm is committed to a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can thrive and grow professionally. The Financial Advisor Associate develops new client relationships through independent prospecting, manages existing client relationships, and assists senior Financial Advisors (FAs) with their client relationships. The training period generally lasts six years. The associate must know and comply with the firm’s rules and regulations and those of applicable regulatory agencies. This position works out of both the Pittsburgh, PA, and New Castle, PA offices.

Requirements

Series 7 license.
Series 63 and 65 licenses, or Series 66 license.
Life and health licenses.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Critical-thinking skills.
High ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree with an emphasis on business and communications preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a client list for which the associate serves as the primary relationship officer.
Work collaboratively with management and an FA or FA team to expand industry knowledge, identify financial options, and formulate investment strategies for clients.
Meet with current and prospective clients to collect and discuss financial information and objectives.
Profile clients to identify investment objectives and risk tolerance, and use knowledge of investments, taxes, and insurance to recommend financial options aligned with clients’ short- and long-term goals, such as retirement and estate planning, college funding, and general investment needs.
Offer investment ideas based on firm research and asset-allocation strategies tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment objectives.
Provide asset-allocation advice and build investment plans that include fee-based or managed products as well as individual equities and bonds.
Work with Janney Wealth Management to develop investment solutions in response to client demands and industry trends.
Participate in client meetings with senior FAs to help bring in additional assets and strengthen relationships.
Continue developing knowledge of financial products, markets, and the regulatory landscape.
Develop business plans focused on asset growth and increased revenue.
Coordinate the purchase and delivery of investment products consistent with clients’ financial goals.
Comply with the firm’s rules and regulations and those of applicable regulatory agencies.