Job Description
The Financial Advisor is responsible for managing existing client relationships and formulating and implementing advice. They are also expected to develop new client relationships and often work with, train, and supervise other staff in client service delivery.
As a Financial Advisor, you will:
General:
- Manage client relationships assigned by the firm and helps clients achieve wealth goals.
- Make critical client decisions such as creating or reviewing financial plans, implementing investment policies and strategies, and recommending investment products.
- Coordinate and work closely with the client service team, including Financial Advisors, support staff and administrative staff.
- Market the firm and develop its reputation with referral sources and the community.
- Attract new clients to the firm.
- Serve on the firm’s Investment Committee or perform due diligence of the investment managers used by the firm.
- Supervise the work of other advisors and administrative support.
- Participate in critical management and service decisions, including vendor evaluation and the design of processes.
- Develop and maintain internal and external Center of Influence (COI) relationships.
- Prepare and update financial plans, including working with clients to obtain the necessary information and ensure that it is accurately entered into the firm’s financial planning systems.
- Work with other VP Financial Advisors to discuss, review and finalize financial planning assumptions and design decisions.
- Work with the client and under the supervision of VP Regional Director to obtain information and prepare risk profiles and if applicable, investment policy statements.
- Coordinate the transfer of client assets to the firm during new client onboarding, working closely with the operations team.
- Develop asset allocation strategies and works with the investment team or on her/his own to implement the strategy.
- Rebalance portfolios as directed by the investment committee and the Lead Financial Advisor working with the client.
- Participate in all client meetings and adds value to the meeting through the delivery of presentations, facilitation of discussions and preparation of information.
- Create custom worksheets and analysis where needed to answer client questions or research investment opportunities.
- Research new investment products and vendors.
- Facilitate the adoption of new technology by the client service teams and trains others as necessary.
- Frequently supervise and train Wealth Analysts, Financial Advisors and at times the Wealth Administrative Assistants.
- Advise clients on appropriate financial products in the context of their plans.
- Wealth Analysts and Financial Advisors, if applicable.
- Has earned an undergraduate degree in a related discipline such as Accounting, Finance or Economics.
- Completion of FINRA Securities Industries Essentials (SIE) and Series 65, and Series 7 and Series 66.
- Holds appropriate advisory licenses as required by the SEC and state agencies.
- Completion of CFP® program and examination.
- Brings a minimum of five years and a median of seventeen years of experience in the role.
- PC, phone system, general office equipment.
- Demonstrates expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively promote Nicolet as an employer of choice.
- Basic knowledge of banking positions.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
- Self-motivated and resourceful.
- Strong leadership and delegation skills.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- PTO & 11 1/2 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
