Wealth Advisor IV
First Financial Bank · Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area · 2 wk ago
Finance$130k–$180k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Wealth Advisor will serve as the primary point of contact with Wealth clients, maintaining existing relationships and developing new ones. This role involves developing a deep understanding of clients' financial and family situations to structure goals-based investment management strategies and financial plans.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the client’s primary point of contact.
- Delivers on Client Service Standards to maximize client satisfaction and drive retention and acquisition.
- Generates sales leads through cross-function collaboration, centers of influence, and personal contacts.
- Develops perspective on clients by gathering personal data, financial situation, goals, objectives, and risk tolerance.
- Selects and implements FFB asset allocation strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances.
- Coordinates unique portfolio requirements or client situations with the FFB Investment Committee.
- Delivers annual investment reviews to clients.
- Communicates updates to FFB portfolio strategies to clients and prospects.
- Utilizes financial planning to drive client retention and acquisition.
- Serves on the FFB Investment Committee as a client advocate and strategy consultant.
- Completes regulatory investment review requirements for assigned client accounts and adheres to departmental compliance guidelines.
Requirements
- Ten (10) years of successful investment and/or portfolio management experience; experience working with clients with sophisticated investment management and financial planning needs.
- Relationship management experience with clients is required.
- Knowledge of investment solutions, risk management, asset allocation, and program design.
- Extensive experience with financial planning software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field of study.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive business development experience.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; able to effectively articulate investment management and financial planning options to clients.
- Experience in banking or financial services.
- CFA/CFP certification is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally lifts and carries up to 20 lbs.
- Frequently lifts and carries up to 10 lbs.
- Frequently sits, stands, and drives.
Pay
$130,000/year to $180,000/year.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and programs that support every aspect of associates' holistic wellbeing. Roles are incentive eligible (excluding Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions).