Associate Financial Advisor

Responsibilities

• Work with Advisor to assist in preparing paperwork and documents for client meetings.
• Attend client meetings and prepare summary of notes from meetings.
• Analyze client information and prepare reports and presentations.
• Enter information into financial planning software and prepare draft plans.
• Analyze asset allocation and generate rebalancing trades.
• Research products and product pricing and contact carriers for information.
• Research investment managers and investment services and their pricing.
• Create custom spreadsheets for analyzing purchase decisions or planning scenarios.
• Manage CRM system (Salesforce) for Advisors and clients including entering meeting notes, performing account maintenance, entering trade cases, client management and accuracy of reports.
• Research and respond to client inquiries, changes and account maintenance.
• Handle requests for transfers of funds in and out of accounts.
• Enter or update cost basis information.
• Fills out necessary forms for opening or maintaining accounts.
• Interfaces with the broker-dealer or custodian to obtain information or account data and convey service requests.
• Sets up and retrieves reports in the portfolio management system (e.g., Salesforce, Orion, Envestnet).
• Aids in generating performance reports.
• Maintains internal client file integrity.

Qualifications

• Has earned an undergraduate degree in a related discipline such as Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Completion of FINRA Securities Industries Essentials (SIE), insurance exam, and Series 65 and/or Series 7 and Series 66 within the first 90 days of employment.
• 0-2 years of experience in the industry.
• PC, phone system, general office equipment.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be a team player, self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of making decisions with limited direction.
• Strong organizational, analytical and prioritizing skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and resourceful.
• Ability to effectively promote Nicolet as an employer of choice.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of bank products to help with building a full financial relationship.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software applications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• PTO & 11 1/2 Paid Holidays