Investment Counselor - Dallas

CNI Consulting Inc. • Dallas, TX

5d • $75,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a highly respected fee-only portfolio management and fiduciary firm with over $200 billion in assets under management, is looking for qualified financial professionals to join their firm in their Dallas, TX office as an Investment Counselor. As an Investment Counselor, you will be provided with a roster of high-net-worth clients to provide our client’s specialized approach focusing on their private clients and use your financial experience to better the established investment space.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of client relationship management within the financial industry
• Current Investment Advisor Representative designation, OR Series 65, OR a combination of FINRA Series 7 and Series 66, OR qualifying financial professional designations or equivalents—the firm will also assist you in obtaining the Series 65 within 60 days of start date
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related fields, or equivalent work experience
• Extensive market knowledge with experience in the client focused-consultative approach

Responsibilities

• Become the voice of our client and partner with the firm’s internal portfolio decision-makers, auxiliary research teams, client service associates, and renowned sales team to give their clients the best service possible, while making sure the compensation structure aligns with their clients’ best interests
• Obtain an elevated finance and capital markets education to understand our client’s unique market approach by reporting to your group manager, who will assist you in navigating client relationships and provide personalized career development
• Build trusting relationships with high-net-worth clientele and educate them on our client’s top-down portfolio strategy, investments, and important market events
• Connect proactively with clients on a quarterly basis to review asset allocation and ensure they are on the path towards long-term financial goals
• Rely on an established sales team to gradually build your roster of high-net-worth clients within the first year; you are given a book of 150 to 200 households with a net worth of $100 million to $150 million in assets under management of high-net-worth clients with assets more than $500k per household, meant to manage client relationships and discuss portfolios and investments with them

Benefits

• $75,000 to $125,000 base salary with discretionary bonuses per year—new hires should expect to start at the lower end of the compensation range, depending on experience, which is around $75,000 to $85,000 base salary with $5,000 to $7,000 quarterly bonus, or a range of $20,000-$30,000 all in by end of year
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and qualifying dependents
• A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
• 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays (17 days of PTO and 3 days of sick time for California employees)
• Family Support programs, including 8 weeks Paid Primary Caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up childcare

What This Job Offers

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