Senior Financial Advisor

Hancock Whitney • Long Beach, MS

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About The Position

The Senior Financial Advisor manages existing and prospective clients by delivering personalized financial advice, investment strategies, and wealth solutions. The role focuses on mass affluent and high-net-worth segments, including private bankers and licensed bankers. The advisor assesses client investment needs and risk tolerance, develops individualized financial plans, and presents suitable solutions. The role also supports investment and referral goals, ensures compliant handling of investment transactions and disclosures, and builds business through client outreach and community involvement. Routine travel within an assigned region to meet clients at financial centers, offices, or other requested locations is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Five years of related experience in brokerage, insurance, financial services, or banking; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Currently possess a Life and Health Insurance license and be in good standing.
• Currently possess the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 licenses and be in good standing; current Series 63 and Series 65 registrations may substitute for Series 66.
• Ability to learn, understand, and communicate all company investment products and procedures.
• Ability to identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell bank products and services.
• Ability to travel when required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate related equipment, read and interpret documents, and lift, move, or carry approximately 10 pounds when required to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Contact existing and prospective clients to assess investment needs and acceptable risk levels, develop action plans, and present solutions.
• Compile lists of prospective clients to generate leads for additional business.
• Use a consultative sales process to determine client needs, obtain commitment, and propose solutions, with manager assistance as needed.
• Explain the benefits, risks, and other features of potential investment solutions.
• Develop individualized financial plans aligned with each client's financial needs and objectives.
• Make required full disclosures when selling non-deposit investment products on bank premises.
• Ensure paperwork is completed accurately and in compliance with company guidelines, prospectus delivery obligations, and fiduciary standards.
• Receive trade orders and money-movement instructions and process them according to regulatory requirements.
• Support referral and investment goals by organizing financial center huddles and client appreciation days and working with the Wealth team.
• Participate in community affairs to increase company and bank visibility and enhance business opportunities.
• Travel within the assigned region to meet clients at financial centers, client offices, or other locations requested by clients.

What This Job Offers

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