Associate Wealth Advisor

Position: Associate Wealth Advisor
Location: Norfolk, NE (hybrid; some in-office, some remote)
Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 The best and brightest in the financial advisory industry always have choices in the wealth management arena. Working with us is an investment in your future that will reap rewards for years to come. We are a close, tightly knit team that works collaboratively to bring our values to life each day: hard work, humility, optimism, responsiveness, and doing whatever needs to be done to make things right. Our offices are committed to delivering high-quality, high-touch experiences to our clients so that, no matter whom they work with, clients know that they are receiving our utmost attention. Being their advocate is the highest honor for us! We are excited to have an opportunity to welcome a new Associate Wealth Advisor to our team! If you love solving problems, we would love to hear from you! We enjoy sharing what we have learned over the years while embracing the unique points of view that new teammates bring to the table. The attributes that we look for in teammates include:

• High energy and enthusiasm
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to multitask and pivot easily
• Ability to work autonomously within an area of responsibility, as well as collaboratively to contribute to the overall success of the team
• Flexibility and openness to work on varied assignments with people across the firm
• Ability to learn quickly and improve upon established processes
• Strong technical adeptness and adaptability
• Desire to be a long-term contributing member of the team
• A long view of the opportunities presented by the firm and the industry overall

Get in touch today so that we can get to know you! You will work with some of the most successful business owners, families, and individuals around. You will provide life-changing support to clients who look to us as advocates for their hopes and dreams. Utilizing best-in-class resources and technology, you will roll up your sleeves and work in collaboration with a senior advisor to tackle complex financial, estate, and tax planning situations and deliver an experience to clients that is second to none. Interested in more details? As a n Associate Wealth Advisor , you can expect to:

• • Provide support to three lead advisors
  • Prepare for and attend client meetings, take notes, complete follow up, and correspond with clients
  • Participate and listen carefully in client and planning meetings and translate the discussions into a strategy for data collection and analysis to help drive financial planning efforts; calculate projections
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for onboarding clients
  • Interview clients about their attitudes, financial constraints, and goals; identify and clarify client needs; review statements provided by clients
  • Continuously stay in relationship with clients and understand their unique circumstances, connections, talents, interests, etc.
  • Create personal financial statements
    • Conduct monthly/quarterly/ad hoc client reporting
  • Meet with clients to review paperwork; ensure all required forms are completed accurately
  • Generate reports, such as position statements, for meetings with clients
  • Organize data
  • Complete accurate financial plans in MoneyGuidePro or Right Capital; input updated values into appropriate planning software
  • Perform complex analysis of planning strategies, risks, and opportunities in the areas of retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, cash flow planning, asset allocation, asset protection, etc.
  • Own the implementation of client planning strategies
  • Develop client deliverables and reports in a timely, accurate, and informative manner
• Respond to client service needs throughout the year
• Research new products and services that will enhance client relationships or fulfill clients’ short- and long-term financial needs; conduct research on FI 360, Morningstar® and other back-office tools
  • Maintain model portfolios on a regular basis
  • Place trades through our broker/dealer’s trading platform
  • Stay current on trends in the financial planning area; read trade journals, books, and other publications
  • Recommend new or updated tools and resources to keep the firm on the cutting edge (e.g. regarding customer relationship management, trading models, etc.)
  • Draft letters as needed
  • Assist with workflow needs in the office:
    • Follow up on outstanding transactions with our broker/dealer (e.g., transfers)
    • Maintain up-to-date and organized client files, including copies of all signed applications and forms, according to compliance requirements
    • Maintain mutual fund, variable annuity, and stock recommended lists
    • Maintain up-to-date information on model portfolio performance (e.g., through Morningstar®

Qualifications for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required
• 3+ years of experience as a service advisor in the financial services industry required
• Series 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) are required
• Proficiency with computer software, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word), CRM, Wealthscapesm, Morningstar® Advisor Workstation , Argus, Value Line, FI 360, Broadridge Forefield Advisor
• CFP®, CRPC designations a bonus; willingness to enroll in the CFP® certification program required
• Strong understanding of financial planning concepts and terminology
  • Knowledge of mutual fund, stock, bond, insurance, and annuity products
  • Knowledge of third-party asset management systems, including how they work, their benefits and their drawbacks
  • Exposure to estate planning issues
• Excellent people skills, including:
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Professional, knowledgeable demeanor
• Ability to establish rapport with clients and coworkers
• Attention to detail
• Ability to:
  • Proactively relay internal concerns to leadership
  • Identify and solve problems in a timely, efficient, and effective manner
  • Use resources available to answer questions and resolve problems (e.g., back-office resources, operations manual, procedures, etc.)
  • Use multiple technology platforms (e.g., CRM system and Wealthscape sm , etc.)
  • Prioritize workload and meet deadlines
  • Work independently
• Demonstrated job stability and career progression

We welcome a diverse pool of applicants from various backgrounds and urge you to apply to learn more about what we offer and see if it might be an attractive fit for both of us and you. We look forward to meeting you!#ZR