Associate Financial Advisor II

About the role

As an Associate Financial Advisor, you'll work alongside a successful LPL Advisor to continue to build your business and become a Financial Advisor with the ability to deliver advice, planning, and investment management support. You'll have access to a network of knowledgeable industry professionals, mentors, and resources to help ensure you reach your full potential as you move into the role of a Financial Advisor.

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility is to help clients grow and protect their assets to achieve their financial goals including, but not limited to:

• Assist in portfolio trading
• Funding for a secure retirement
• Funding for a child's or grandchild's education
• Build referral pipelines and develop strong partnerships to help develop and grow client relationships
• Analyze financial data received from clients and assist with the development of investment strategies to meet their goals
• Initiate financial plans for clients based on their goals, time horizon, risk appetite, etc.
• Prepare and review client communications as well as forms and documents needed for customer accounts
• Adhere to all Compliance and Legal requirements
• Schedule appointments and prepare for meetings, answer routine client questions
• Attend sales meetings and assist with client prospecting and marketing
• Attend coaching sessions and training events to improve sales skills and industry knowledge
• Lead efforts to understand and then utilize new tools and resources to improve team productivity (e.g., new technology, platform enhancements)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 (or Series 63 and 65) licenses (or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire)

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial planning principles, investment products, and retirement solutions
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM software
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Client-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding service

Preferences

• Working knowledge of eMoney or similar planning software
• Life, Accident & Health insurance licenses preferred
• CFP preferred but not required

Pay

82,200.00 - 137,000.00. The pay salary range is inclusive of base salary and potential sales incentive compensation based upon the applicable incentive compensation plan for this position. Base salary is determined on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Incentive compensation is dependent on achievement of goals set forth in the incentive compensation plan.