An established and growing wealth planning firm in Cypress, Texas, is seeking an Associate/Service Wealth Advisor for a great opportunity for the right person.  This person will report to the Lead Advisor and be the primary contact for customer relationship management and account servicing. This position requires a strong understanding of the financial services industry and products and is critical in handling the day-to-day client management on behalf of the Lead Advisor.  

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Supports Lead Advisor of a large book of business, including managing client needs regarding service, asset allocation, case design, and financial planning  

Consult with clients on investment strategies based on individual financial and investment objectives; deliver advice and participate in client reviews  

Manage data in financial planning software—Emoney 

Responsible for client meeting preparation and follow-up, including assembling paperwork, account reviews, report generation, and meeting documentation  

Identify sales and asset retention opportunities, including viable alternatives when traditional solutions may not apply  

Deepen client relationships and establish credibility and rapport both in person and via phone  

Clearly articulate complex concepts to customers in a simple and easy-to-understand manner 

Proactively communicating with clients and following up on all contacts assigned  

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple and competing priorities daily in pursuit of business objectives  

Active engagement in client events, marketing and sales efforts on behalf of the firm; not required to build own book of business nor develop new prospects 

Commitment to culture requires a demonstration of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork  

Other duties as assigned  

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities  

Strong understanding of the financial services industry and diverse investment products  

Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) are essential  

Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing  

Strong time management and organizational skills; able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once  

Ability to build relationships with clients and internal partners and influence others without direct control 

Education and/or Experience  

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field preferred 

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry, allowing for a strong understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and financial planning concepts  

Previous experience in the independent financial services culture preferred  

Certificates, Licenses, Registration  

Series 7 and 63 preferred  

Series 65/66 preferred  

Texas Insurance License preferred 

Compensation 

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications 

Potential for attractive quarterly bonuses 

Matching 401(k) plan with the potential for profit-sharing contributions 

Health, life, and disability insurance available