Principal - Wealth Advisory - Cedar Rapids, IA

Work Activities & Accountabilities

The below functions reflect the general details necessary to describe the essential work activities and accountabilities of this position and are not all inclusive.  Other activities may be assigned.

• Financial Planning:  Gather data from clients in the planning process.  Oversee and delegate financial planning work. Deliver financial plans to clients and make recommendations. 
• Client Support:  Manage existing & new referral relationships from local/regional banks. 
• Technical Competencies:  Maintain a working knowledge/competency of appropriate systems applications utilized by firm.  Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe.

Organizational Interfaces

The Wealth Principal reports directly to the Managing Principal of the region or Chief Wealth Officer and interacts on a regular basis with Principals, Directors, Senior Wealth Advisors, Wealth Advisors, Associate Wealth Advisors, and Client Service Coordinators.  The Wealth Principal will also interact with individuals at local/regional banks.

Key Behavioral Competencies

The Wealth Principal must possess several key personal effectiveness traits to be successful.  These include a high degree of passion for doing impactful work, accountability for actions, initiative make visions a reality, integrity that places honesty and trust  above all else, professionalism, and conscientiousness.  Actions and behaviors that are the foundation of successful careers at CLA are broadly defined below.

• Leading with Impact: Guides and motivates others and is able to direct team to achieve desired results.
• Ownership Mindset: Creates expectations of success throughout the firm.
• Entrepreneurial Grit: Has the courage to take action on new ideas, understanding the balance of risks vs. positive outcomes.
• Client Excellence: Anticipates client needs and looks for opportunities to provide proactive consultation.
• People Development: Provides coaching opportunities for others to develop and pursue their passions.
• Clear Communication: Communication has high impact that encourages others.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Manages challenging issues and understands when appropriate to leverage internal or external experts.
• Growing the Business: Identifies opportunities to expand or develop new services to help clients meet their objectives.

Minimum Required Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience: 

• 10 years of progressively responsible financial services experience.
• Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related preferred.
• Series 65 (or equivalent) required 
• CFP® certification or equivalent required. Relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of certification.

Our Perks:

·       Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)

·       Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

·       Paid Volunteer Time Off

·       Mental health coverage

·       Quarterly Wellness stipend

·       Fertility benefits

·       Complete list of benefits here

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