Vice President, Financial Advisor

Wealth Enhancement Group•Walnut Creek, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wealth Enhancement Group has an exciting opportunity for a VP Financial Advisor to join our team in Walnut Creek, CA. This role is a key member of the advisory team and will help clients achieve their financial goals while providing service that exceeds client expectations. Our team members work together to meet company objectives for customer service quality, client retention and sales growth. In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $125,000-$150,000, exclusive of commissions, bonuses and benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in our equity program. Actual compensation within this range will depend on your qualifications, skills, and credentials, educational and professional experience and actual compensation will depend on your productivity and can be below or exceed the range. A full benefits suite is offered, including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid time off and other benefits. We select our initial compensation target using national compensation survey data. When we make an offer, we then factor in things like tenure, performance, and geographic location to come up with the most accurate numbers. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We’re big on open conversations, so, let’s have one.

Requirements

Requires a 4-year degree; business, finance, economics preferred
Series 7, 66 (BD/RIA)
Series 65 (RIA Only)
Substantial experience within the wealth management industry
Ability to source and convert prospects to clients and provide high-level planning-oriented service
Possess excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both oral & written)
Ability to manage multiple projects at once
Engagement in WEG, broader community and active participation in financial planning community

Responsibilities

Manage existing client relationships to WEG’s planning-based standard of identity
Facilitate the financial planning process
Discover a prospect or client’s values, goals and objectives
Understand their current financial situation
Engage them in the financial planning process
Prepare and conduct annual reviews, including both planning and investment topics
Ensures on going client support and communication
Source and close prospects
Proactively follow up with clients who have not implemented financial plan
Close leads provided by various WEG channels (Marketing, CRP, etc.)
Create opportunities within your network
Drive referrals from existing clients
Mentor and train individuals on the team in technical areas of financial planning and client service
Educate on the Wealth Enhancement Group planning process
Educate on the overall financial planning matters
Participate in Wealth Enhancement Group trainings, educational events, coaching programs, and proficient in advisor/client facing technology
Adherence to the Wealth Enhancement Group’s Corporate Communication Strategy and in good compliance standing

Benefits

Training and professional development
Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
401k with match and profit sharing
Wellness programs and resources
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)