Associate Financial Advisor

Job Description

Associate Financial Advisor

Location: Memphis, TN

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000

Status: Full-time

The best and brightest in the financial advisory industry always have choices in the wealth management arena. Working with us is an investment in your future that will reap rewards for years to come.

We are a close, tightly knit team that works collaboratively to bring our values to life each day: hard work, humility, optimism, responsiveness, and doing whatever needs to be done to make things right. Our office is committed to delivering high-quality, high-touch experiences to our clients so that, no matter whom they work with, clients know that they are receiving our utmost attention. Being their advocate is the highest honor for us!

We are excited to have an opportunity to welcome a Associate Financial Advisor to our team! If you love solving problems, we would love to hear from you. We enjoy sharing what we have learned over the years while embracing the unique points of view that new teammates bring to the table. The attributes that we look for in teammates include:

Insistent attention to detail and follow-through

Strong team player

Self-management

Commitment to exceeding client expectations

Careful listening skills

Client first mentality

High ethical standards

Consistently providing high quality work

Ability to work autonomously within an area of responsibility, as well as collaboratively to contribute to the overall client experience

Flexibility and openness to work on varied assignments with people across the firm

Ability to learn quickly and improve upon established processes

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, quickly connecting with others to build relationships within the firm and across our client base

Ability to convey complex planning issues to clients in easy-to-understand language

Drive with a desire to be a long-term contributing member of the team

Growth-oriented: holding a long view of the opportunities presented by the firm and the industry overall

Get in touch today so that we can get to know you! You will work with some of the most successful business owners, families, and individuals around. You will provide life-changing support to clients who look to us as advocates for their hopes and dreams. Utilizing best-in-class resources and technology, you will roll up your sleeves and work in collaboration with a senior advisor to tackle complex financial, estate, and tax planning situations and deliver an experience to clients that is second to none.

Interested in more details? As a Associate Financial Advisor, you can expect to:

Work alongside a lead advisor to learn about our clients, processes, and value proposition

Prepare for and attend client meetings by running reports, creating financial plans (both initial and updated), utilizing Holistiplan and reviewing prior notes

Provide service to a subset of the lead advisor’s client base after introductions are made; service additional clients may be identified in the future

Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients in terms that they understand, minimizing use of jargon or technical terminology

Participate and listen carefully in client and planning meetings and translate the discussions into a strategy for data collection and analysis to help drive financial planning efforts; calculate projections; Take notes in meetings, complete follow up, and correspond with clients

Interview clients about their attitudes, financial constraints, and goals; identify and clarify client needs; review statements provided by clients

Continuously stay in relationship with clients and understand their unique circumstances, connections, talents, interests, etc.

Field calls and prepare for review meetings (reviewing notes, updating plans, determining contributors/detractors to portfolio performance, etc.) for all lead advisor’s clients.

Meet with clients to review paperwork; ensure all required forms are completed accurately and answer client requests in an appropriate time frame

Support teammates in the financial planning process

Create personal financial statements

Conduct monthly/quarterly/ad hoc client reporting

Generate reports, such as position statements, for meetings with clients

Organize data

Conduct research as requested

Complete accurate financial plans in Right Capital and MoneyGuidePro; utilize Holistiplan as needed for tax planning needs

Perform complex analysis of planning strategies, risks, and opportunities in the areas of retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, cash flow planning, asset allocation, asset protection, etc.

Develop client deliverables and reports in a timely, accurate, and informative manner

Respond to client service needs throughout the year

Research new products and services that will enhance client relationships or fulfill clients’ short- and long-term financial needs; conduct research

Stay current on trends in the financial planning area; read trade journals, books, and other publications. A premium subscription to will be provided.

Recommend new or updated tools and resources to keep the firm on the cutting edge (e.g. regarding customer relationship management, trading models, etc.)

Draft letters as needed

Assist with workflow needs in the office:

Maintain updated client contact records using CRM software

Follow up on outstanding transactions with our custodian Commonwealth/NFS (e.g., transfers)

Maintain up-to-date and organized client files, making sure documents are in the correct folder on the shared hard drive and also uploaded and shared with clients in the client portal.

Qualifications for this role include:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

CFP®, designations a bonus; pursuit of the CFP designation is a job requirement

Minimum of one year of experience as a financial planner in the financial services industry; experience working with Fidelity processes and forms a plus

Series 65 required

Strong understanding of financial planning concepts and terminology

Knowledge of mutual fund, stock, bond, insurance, and annuity products

Exposure to estate planning issues, tax loss harvesting and asset positioning

Excellent people skills, including:

Active listening

Effective communication

Professional, knowledgeable demeanor

Ability to establish rapport with clients and coworkers

Attention to detail

Lifelong learner/deep desire to grow and learn

Genuine interest in helping people

Self-confidence; able to act decisively and humility to accept feedback.

Ability to:

Proofread and quality check own work in accordance with firm criteria

Proactively relate internal concerns to lead advisor

Identify and solve problems in a timely, efficient, and effective manner

Use resources available to answer questions and resolve problems (e.g., COMMunity Link, operations manual, office procedures, etc.)

Use multiple technology platforms (e.g., CRM system and Right Capital, etc.) Proficiency with computer software, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word), Right Capital, Holistiplan and CRM

Prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Work independently

Keep lead advisor updated on all client information via Trello or email

Demonstrated job stability and career progression

Successful candidates will be supported in their career progression. For example, an Associate Financial Advisor who wants to become a Lead Financial Advisor will be provided with training and mentoring to help them move into a lead position. They will have opportunities to Senior Financial Advisor/Partner as they master increasing levels of responsibility in the organization. Your commitment to our firm will be reciprocated by our investment in you and your future!

We welcome a diverse pool of applicants from various backgrounds and urge you to apply to learn more about what we offer and see if it might be an attractive fit for both of us and you. We look forward to meeting you!

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We welcome a diverse pool of applicants from various backgrounds and urge you to apply to learn more about what our client firm offers and see if it might be an attractive fit. We look forward to meeting you!