VP, Financial Advisor

Ion Bank•Southbury, CT

About The Position

A Financial Advisor is responsible for providing businesses and individuals with sound advice regarding their financial planning and investments. Their duties include meeting with clients to establish their needs and obtain financial statements, using financial statements and legislation to develop financial plans to maximize profitability or reduce debts and researching investment opportunities for clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field preferred.
3+ years of sales experience.
Must have current FINRA Series 7 and 63 Securities Registration (66 or 65 preferred).
Life and health license.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of mutual funds, securities, and insurance industries.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
Experience providing quality financial advice.
Have knowledge of working in a bank-based environment, partnering with employees to expand our client’s full financial relationship.
Be able to pass a background check.
Maintain all necessary bank and investment assigned compliance courses.

Responsibilities

Talking to clients to determine their expenses, income, insurance coverage, financial objectives, tax status, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop a financial plan.
Answering client questions about financial plans and strategies and giving financial advice.
Advising strategies for clients in insurance coverage, investment planning, cash management, and other areas to help them reach financial objectives.
Reviewing client accounts and plans on a regular basis to understand if life or economic changes, situational concerns, or financial performance necessitate changes in their plan.
Analyzing financial data received from clients to develop strategies for meeting clients' financial goals.
Preparing or interpreting financial document summaries, investment performance reports, and income projections for clients.
Implementing financial plans or referring clients to professionals who can help them.
Managing and updating client portfolios.
Contacting clients regularly to discover changes in their financial status.
Building and maintaining your client base.
Partnering with Retail and Commercial bank as necessary to develop and grow additional clientele.