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An established and growing wealth planning firm in Cypress, Texas, is seeking an Associate/Service Wealth Advisor for a great opportunity for the right person.  This person will report to the Lead Advisor and be the primary contact for customer relationship management and account servicing. This position requires a strong understanding of the financial services industry and products and is critical in handling the day-to-day client management on behalf of the Lead Advisor.  

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Supports Lead Advisor of a large book of business, including managing client needs regarding service, asset allocation, case design, and financial planning  

• Consult with clients on investment strategies based on individual financial and investment objectives; deliver advice and participate in client reviews  

• Manage data in financial planning software—Emoney 

• Responsible for client meeting preparation and follow-up, including assembling paperwork, account reviews, report generation, and meeting documentation  

• Identify sales and asset retention opportunities, including viable alternatives when traditional solutions may not apply  

• Deepen client relationships and establish credibility and rapport both in person and via phone  

• Clearly articulate complex concepts to customers in a simple and easy-to-understand manner 

• Proactively communicating with clients and following up on all contacts assigned  

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple and competing priorities daily in pursuit of business objectives  

• Active engagement in client events, marketing and sales efforts on behalf of the firm; not required to build own book of business nor develop new prospects 

• Commitment to culture requires a demonstration of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork  

• Other duties as assigned  

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities  

• Strong understanding of the financial services industry and diverse investment products  

• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) are essential  

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing  

• Strong time management and organizational skills; able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once  

• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal partners and influence others without direct control 

Education and/or Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field preferred 

• The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry, allowing for a strong understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and financial planning concepts  

• Previous experience in the independent financial services culture preferred  

Certificates, Licenses, Registration  

• Series 7 and 63 preferred  

• Series 65/66 preferred  

• Texas Insurance License preferred 

Compensation 

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications 

• Potential for attractive quarterly bonuses 

• Matching 401(k) plan with the potential for profit-sharing contributions 

• Health, life, and disability insurance available