Financial Advisor

General

Manages client relationships assigned by the firm and helps clients achieve wealth goals.
Makes critical client decisions such as creating or reviewing financial plans, implementing investment policies and strategies, and recommending investment products.
Collaborates with the client service team, including Financial Advisors, support staff and administrative staff.
Attracts new clients to the firm.
Serves on the firm’s Investment Committee or performs due diligence of the investment managers used by the firm.
Supervises the work of other advisors and administrative support.

Advisory

Prepares and updates financial plans, including working with clients to obtain the necessary information and ensure that it is accurately entered into the firm’s financial planning systems.
Works with other VP Financial Advisors to discuss, review and finalize financial planning assumptions and design decisions.
Coordinates the transfer of client assets to the firm during new client onboarding, working closely with the operations team.
Develops asset allocation strategies and works with the investment team or on her/his own to implement the strategy.
Rebalances portfolios as directed by the investment committee and the Lead Financial Advisor working with the client.
Creates custom worksheets and analysis where needed to answer client questions or research investment opportunities.
Researches new investment products and vendors.
Facilitates the adoption of new technology by the client service teams and trains others as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Wealth Analysts and Financial Advisors, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Completion of FINRA Securities Industries Essentials (SIE) and Series 65, and Series 7 and Series 66
• Holds appropriate advisory licenses as required by the SEC and state agencies
• Completion of CFP® program and examination
• 5+ years of experience and a median of 17 years of experience in the role
• 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
• Ability to effectively promote Nicolet as an employer of choice
• Basic knowledge of banking positions
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Strong leadership and delegation skills

Benefits

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