Investment Consultant - Lake Grove, NY
About The Position
As an Investment Consultant in Schwab’s Branch Network, you will take a critical first step toward becoming a Financial Consultant. The role is designed for people who are motivated to learn, comfortable taking initiative, and interested in growing through hands-on experience. You will develop core consulting skills through proactive client outreach, needs-based conversations, and solution positioning, while learning from experienced Financial Consultants through coaching, mentoring, and real-time feedback. You will build client relationships and support client goals while managing outreach, follow-up, and administrative responsibilities. Schwab provides a four-week live virtual Wealth Management University program, followed by hands-on branch training and mentorship. The role offers a potential career path to Financial Consultant, as well as opportunities to explore leadership, expanded branch roles, and service and support teams. Compensation includes base pay and performance-related bonus and incentive opportunities.
Requirements
- A valid and active FINRA Series 7 license is required.
- Must currently hold or obtain the FINRA Series 66 (63/65) license.
- Must currently hold or obtain Life & Health Insurance licensure.
- Demonstrate ownership, persistence, and drive in achieving goals.
- Maintain a growth-oriented mindset and seek opportunities to learn, improve, and contribute to client and business outcomes.
- Actively seek, receive, and apply feedback to strengthen performance.
- Adapt to changing client needs, business priorities, and new information with a flexible, solutions-oriented approach.
- Effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities, including client outreach, follow-ups, and ongoing development.
- Stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.
- Use active listening and thoughtful questioning to understand client needs and identify appropriate solutions.
- Demonstrate resilience and resourcefulness in pursuing goals and navigating challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience in financial services or a similar client-facing, sales, or advisory environment.
Responsibilities
- Apply active listening and thoughtful questioning to align solutions with client goals.
- Build relationship management skills through timely, accurate, client-focused support.
- Manage priorities across outreach, follow-up, and administrative work.
- Demonstrate resilience and motivation in achieving individual and team goals.
- Collaborate with Financial Consultants and branch leaders to enhance the client experience.
- Take ownership of learning, results, and professional growth.
- Use clear and persuasive communication to build trust, align on next steps, and guide client decisions.
- Take initiative to identify opportunities, expand client relationships, and contribute to business growth.
Benefits
- Four-week live virtual Wealth Management University training program.
- Hands-on branch training, mentorship, coaching, and real-time feedback.
- Career development and potential career path to Financial Consultant, leadership, expanded branch roles, or service and support teams.
- Bonus and incentive opportunities tied to performance, in addition to base pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
