Financial Advisor - Corley Mill (Columbia), SC

TD Bank • Lexington, SC

23h

About The Position

The Financial Advisor (FA) role is a three-year program with a forgivable draw. The advisor provides financial planning guidance and sells investment management solutions, leveraging their experience to serve the unique and complex needs of TD Wealth clients. The FA reviews clients’ financial goals and makes investment recommendations aligned with those goals. As the central point of contact for assigned relationships, the FA delivers client service and develops relationships to help clients achieve asset accumulation, preservation, growth, and protection goals while increasing their share of wallet.

The FA oversees client onboarding and planning, including discovery, financial needs analysis, referrals to centralized servicing as appropriate, and completion of required documents. The role provides annual client reviews and proactive outreach, implements a differentiated service experience, and meets quarterly and annual sales goals. The advisor identifies client and referral opportunities, recommends suitable Wealth solutions, and refers clients to appropriate Retail, Small Business/Commercial, and high-net-worth partners when needed.

The position requires compliant execution of business activities, adherence to applicable regulations and firm policies, completion of continuing education, and implementation of customer identification and due diligence procedures. The FA also supports the broader Wealth team through coaching and referral training, mentoring, collaboration, and community involvement. Ability to travel and commute within the assigned market to meet prospects, clients, and partners five days a week is required. Final job level and title within the Financial Advisor Job Family will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience providing advice, planning, and investment sales.
• SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses required.
• Life and Health license and Series 66 (or equivalent), or ability to obtain them within the Licensing and Registration Schedule.
• Self-directed, with the ability to plan activities to achieve sales and referral goals.
• Advanced understanding of wealth products and services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to travel within the assigned market and commute within the assigned territory to meet prospects, clients, and partners five days a week.
• Strong understanding of wealth management business development techniques.
• Experience interacting with retail and small business banking clients.
• Consultative sales experience.
• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and partner effectively with other departments.
• Proven ability to achieve sales goals.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning guidance and sell investment management solutions to TD Wealth clients.
• Review clients’ financial goals and make investment recommendations aligned with their goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client relationships and manage relationships with TD Bank, referring to Retail and Wealth partners and affiliates as needed.
• Complete new-client onboarding, including client discovery, financial needs analysis, introductions to centralized servicing as needed, and required documentation.
• Ensure new and existing clients receive a planning experience and conduct Annual Client Review meetings with an enhanced agenda and proactive client contacts.
• Implement a differentiated service model for TD Wealth clients and deliver exceptional client service.
• Meet quarterly and annual sales goals and deepen wallet share by anticipating needs and recommending appropriate Wealth solutions.
• Identify opportunities in the client portfolio and network to refer business to Retail and Small Business/Commercial partners.
• Uncover client assets and transition higher-threshold clients to appropriate high-net-worth Wealth partners as needed.
• Execute business activities in compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures, including applicable federal, state, SRO, and firm requirements.
• Complete all continuing education requirements and follow TD Bank and TD Wealth policies and procedures.
• Implement TD’s Customer Identification Program by collecting and verifying customer identification information and completing applicable customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence.
• Foster a positive and constructive work environment and support the overall Wealth team.
• Provide coaching, Wealth referral training, and ongoing feedback to Retail and Small Business staff.
• Contribute as an individual, team member, and mentor to new Financial Advisors, supporting performance, collaboration, and enthusiasm.
• Represent TD Wealth professionally to the public and participate in community and TDBG charity initiatives.
• Travel and commute within the assigned market to meet prospects, clients, and partners five days a week.

Benefits

• Base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards, including potential eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards through an incentive plan.
• Health and well-being benefits.
• Savings and retirement programs.
• Paid time off, including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO.
• Banking benefits and discounts.
• Career development, training programs, mentoring programs, and an online learning platform.
• Reward and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level