Private Wealth Advisor

Banco Popular•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Popular Investments is seeking a Private Wealth Advisor to join its South Florida team. The advisor develops comprehensive wealth management plans and provides customized investment strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as select institutions such as foundations and endowments. The role serves clients with complex balance sheets, multi-entity structures, and multigenerational needs, typically with $2 million or more in investable assets. The advisor draws on Popular Bank, Osaic Institutions, and specialist resources to deliver investment and wealth management services. Offerings may include tax and estate planning, philanthropic planning, private banking, and lending. The advisor also works with the Popular Private Client team to provide bespoke lending, including securities-based lending. This position uses a hybrid work model where applicable, subject to organizational needs. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available. The role may be required to support essential financial services during and immediately after emergencies or natural disasters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Business Administration or a related field.
Ten years of financial-services industry experience, including investment-based sales and relationship management experience.
FINRA Series 7 license.
FINRA Series 66, or Series 63 and Series 65 licenses.
Life and Health Insurance license.
Must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
CRPC and CFP credentials, or equivalent, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing service to existing clients and build a customer base by identifying and developing financial-services prospects and contacts.
Seek opportunities to expand existing client relationships by cross-selling bank services and products.
Manage and nurture client relationships.
Use a holistic profiling and financial-planning approach to support client satisfaction and maximize sales and referral opportunities.
Provide comprehensive guidance and insight to clients and colleagues, as appropriate.
Assess clients’ financial circumstances and investment objectives.
Advise clients on the advantages and disadvantages of investment products.
Construct customized portfolios using open-architecture investment solutions, including alternative investments such as hedge funds, private equity, and structured products, as appropriate.
Partner with the Popular Private Client team to deliver bespoke lending, including securities-based lending, and other available private banking and Popular Bank products and services.
Manage client portfolios and monitor market trends, macroeconomic developments, and client-specific risk exposures to keep portfolios aligned with objectives.
Develop new client relationships through centers of influence, professional networks, and engagement with the high-net-worth community.
Maintain client satisfaction through proactive communication, strategic insight, and anticipatory service.
Conduct client interactions, investment recommendations, and sales activities in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Interagency Statement on Non-Deposit Investment Products (NDIP), and the Bank’s policies and procedures.
Adhere to client profiling and suitability standards; deliver required disclosures; use approved materials; and properly document client information, recommendations, and transactions.