Investment Advisor

SB Financial Group Inc.•Findlay, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a high‑performing, expanding $1.5B community bank with $3.2B in total assets under our care, where people, purpose, and opportunity come together to drive meaningful impact. At State Bank, we are building a culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, and integrity, while continuing to invest in our people and the communities we serve. We value individuals who take initiative, think strategically, and are committed to both personal and organizational growth. Our approach recognizes contributions and effort, supports professional development, and provides meaningful financial rewards, including opportunities to grow your career within a strong, stable, and expanding organization. If you feel you have what it takes to become part of a high‑performing team of professionals and deliver regional growth goals in a competitive landscape and enjoy strong financial recognition for your leadership and work this opportunity just might be for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred; specialized insurance and financial services education and training; State Insurance/Health License; Series 6, 63 and 7 licenses (or ability to obtain and maintain).
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a brokerage, financial services, banking, or related advisory role preferred
Strong knowledge of brokerage, investment, insurance, and trust products
Working knowledge of FINRA, SEC, and applicable state regulations
Ability to assess client financial objectives, risk tolerance, and suitability
Strong client service, relationship management, and consultative sales skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail with strong documentation and record‑keeping abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive customer and Bank information
Basic to intermediate proficiency in computer systems and brokerage platforms
Ability to obtain and maintain all required licenses and registrations
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the Bank’s footprint

Nice To Haves

Experience in a bank‑based brokerage or wealth management environment
Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales and performance goals
Business development and referral generation experience
Knowledge of retirement, investment planning, and asset allocation concepts
Experience working with compliance audits and regulatory examinations
CRM and client portfolio management system experience
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Provides direct customer services relating to brokerage and trust products and services.
Establishes and maintains client relationships to support investment and service objectives.
Gathers and documents all required customer information, including suitability and risk assessment.
Maintains client files and records in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Develops and executes a business and marketing plan to meet assigned production and service goals.
Participates in referral development and cross‑selling activities within the Bank.
Maintains appropriate licenses and registrations required to perform brokerage and insurance functions.
Provides brokerage services to customers in alignment with annual sales objectives and departmental plans.
Promotes Bank, trust, and brokerage services, with emphasis on investment and insurance products.
Accepts customers buy and sell orders for securities and completes transactions accurately and timely.
Handles incoming customer calls related to account activity, transactions, and service needs.
Communicates customer service needs and account issues to the home office and follows through to resolution.
Processes deposits of customer funds and securities.
Processes customer check disbursements as requested.
Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.
Maintains active awareness of changes in laws, regulations, and compliance requirements affecting brokerage and insurance accounts.
Strictly adheres to compliance guidelines, ensuring all records are accurate, current, and audit‑ready.
Complies with Bank policies and procedures supporting regulatory requirements including CRA, BSA, and ECOA.
Coordinates departmental tasks with coworkers inside and outside the department to ensure operational efficiency and segregation of duties.
Communicates with management and staff to integrate goals, activities, and service delivery.
Responds to inquiries from customers, management, and staff within established timeframes and policies.
Maintains assigned records and produces required reports, including sales and activity reports.
Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual or departmental circumstances.