Financial Advisor, Partner Programs

Wealth Enhancement Group • Southlake, TX

268d • Hybrid

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 75,000 households from our over 100 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. The Financial Advisor (Partner Programs) position services clients who come through the custodian channels. This role focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals while providing client service that exceeds expectations. This is a hybrid position with excellent advancement and growth opportunity based out of our Southlake Texas location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in business; finance, economics or related
• Minimum 2 consecutive years as a registered representative (IAR) holding a Series 65 or 7/66
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a registered representative as either a full service broker-dealer, a security portfolio manager or a CFP, CFA or CPA
• Series 65 or 7/66 required
• Advanced designation (CFA, CFP or CPA) preferred
• Experience with complex financial planning (including tax, trust and estate)
• Ability to convert prospects to clients and provide high-level planning-oriented service to a fast-growing book of business
• Possess excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both oral & written)
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Support Org functionality
• Able to travel locally to meet clients and attend meetings at various locations

Nice To Haves

• Advanced designation (CFA, CFP or CPA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and assist with management of complex clients to the WEG planning-based standard of identity
• Facilitate the financial planning process
• Understand their current financial situation
• Engage them in the financial planning process
• Prepare and conduct annual reviews, including both planning and investment topics
• Assist the RVP to help close prospective clients
• Assist the RVP to help close leads provided by various WEG channels (Marketing, CRP, etc.)
• Create opportunities within your network
• Drive referrals from existing clients
• Manage client relationships and client service as needed
• Take meeting notes and promptly enter into the CRM
• Present financial advice or plan to client
• Analyze client's current investments and insurance policies
• Placing trades and account management
• Participate in Wealth Enhancement Group trainings, educational events, coaching programs, and proficient in advisor/client facing technology
• Adherence to the Wealth Enhancement Group's Corporate Communication Strategy and in good compliance standing

Benefits

• Training and professional development
• Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree