Financial Advisor

First Merchants Brand•Bloomfield Hills, MI

About The Position

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Financial Advisor to join our team! This position will facilitate the sales and service of securities, annuities, registered investment advisory products and life insurance to qualified clients. Expand client relationships by emphasizing the origination of new business, expanding current business and providing excellent product delivery and service. Recommendations made are consistent with the company’s mission statement utilizing an explicit standard of care focusing on the clients best interests.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
A minimum of three (3) years of securities sales, annuity sales or related experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Series 7, Series 63 and 65 or Series 66 licenses as well as an applicable state insurance license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related banking field.
Willingness to seek and obtain professional designations including but not limited to CFP, CFA, CIMA, AIF, CRC, or CWS.

Responsibilities

Coordinate sales appointments, make presentations and complete all necessary paperwork on successful sales; including the deposits into the designated broker/dealer sweep account.
Initiate paperwork involving cancellations, surrenders and/or partial withdrawals.
Maintain effective relationships with financial institution branch personnel in assigned territory; includes facilitating meetings, answering questions and leading training efforts with branch personnel as needed.
Meet activity and production goas as established; includes develop within existing book of business.
Continuously work to establish and enhance existing customer and business referral relationships.
Provide a broad range of investment solutions and products to help meet customer goals and offer in-depth guidance through financial planning services.
Comply with all the rules, regulations and policies of the designated broker/dealer, all state and federal securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations.
Respond timely to client and prospect requests.
Assist in the development of an annual sales plan.
Collaborate with clients to review personal financial goals and provide consultation on investment portfolio.
Process security transactions through the designated broker/dealer as requested by clients.
Maintain proper documentation, paperwork and files as required.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations and maintain various compliance files; including advertising, complaints and correspondences.
Participate in civic activities to promote growth and development in the community and a positive image for the bank.
Participate in special projects and perform other responsibilities as required.