Financial Advisor

Why join us?

An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 8 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match, and tuition reimbursement, to name a few

Family-friendly work hours

Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

We offer advisors the best of both worlds—the technology, products, benefits, and business development opportunities of a large corporation as well as the supportive culture, reputation for personal service, and lasting client relationships of a boutique firm

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of service and integrity in the industry

We have a strong reputation for quality service and impeccable ethics

What You'll Do

• Build rapport and professional relationships with clients, prospects, and colleagues
• Commit to client retention, client recruiting, and superior customer service
• Gather assets for fee-based and traditional brokerage accounts
• Go on calls with clients and potential clients
• Maintain a high level of compliance with FINRA, SEC, and firm rules and regulations
• Meet sales quotas
• Assess client's overall financial picture, truly understand their needs and then develop a relevant, solid financial plan
• Oversee the course of financial plans and updating it if necessary, to ensure profits
• Cultivate our client base and build win-win relationships
• Adhere to compliance with all industry rules and regulations
• Administer presentations for new prospects and referrals
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Identify and deepen relationships with clients and potential clients
• Possess knowledge of a wide array of financial products and services
• Keep up on new industry trends and research the market to back up financial consulting decisions
• Network, generate leads and seize opportunities to sell mutual funds, stocks, bonds, etc.

Qualifications

• Series 7, 66 or 63 and 65
• Proven work history with experience as a financial advisor, planner, specialist or another relevant role
• Consistent track record of successful financial guidance
• Solid communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and consistent accuracy with all data
• Highly articulate and able to explain complex information clearly and simply
• Self-motivated
• Strong working knowledge across a variety of financial products and services (debt management, cash management, insurance coverage, investments, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance

Compensation

This position is commission-based, with earning directly tied to individual production.