Commonwealth Financial Network
Senior Financial Advisor, House Accounts
Commonwealth Financial Network, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Overview
If you’re looking for a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere and a company that understands the importance of work/life balance, Commonwealth is your match! From generous bonus and 401(k) programs to tuition reimbursement and flexible work schedules, Commonwealth is focused on helping its employees thrive in an environment suited to their needs. On top of all that, the RIA Solutions department offers a hybrid work schedule, so you’ll be able to work from home for part of the week!
We’re looking for a senior financial advisor, house accounts, to join our ranks. Commonwealth’s employee advisors provide investment solutions and holistic financial advice to investors virtually and over the phone. They help maintain our existing book of clients, examine their immediate and long-term investment needs, and design solutions that best support their pursuit of individual financial goals. Employee advisors interact with clients both nationally and within their local area through phone calls, videoconferences, and in-person meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service : Advisors are responsible for all functions of client relationship maintenance, including providing an exceptional service via incoming service calls, directing client transactions, preparing necessary client reports and forms, responding to client emails, and proactive client outreach.
Book Maintenance : Representatives will work together to ensure our book of accounts is operationally maintained, compliant, and delivering on our client experience commitments through proactive check-ins and outreach. You will be learning skillsets to manage your own book of clients.
Financial Planning : Advisors should have a detailed understanding of all aspects of the financial planning process. Advisors should be effective at collecting and analyzing client data, developing and implementing appropriate solutions, as well as reviewing and maintaining those solutions on an ongoing basis. Advisors will need to knowledgably speak to core concepts such as education, tax, estate, insurance, and investment allocation daily.
Investment Solutions : Clients in our book possess a very wide range of investment accounts and strategies. Advisors have the freedom to utilize investment vehicles that are most suitable for clients. Advisors should have a detailed understanding of all account types, investment products, and investment markets to field questions from our diverse client base.
Consultative Sales : Advisors will be responsible for meeting goals in investable assets, wallet share consolidation, and relationship deepening metrics. Advisors will need to be well-versed in the consultative sales process to demonstrate the value of LPL as well as position financial plans and investment solutions that are appropriate for the client.
Business Partnership : Facilitate communication and coordination between departments to ensure a smooth client experience and integration. Proactively engage in interdepartmental collaboration to enhance processes and integrate new partnerships and practices to improve what our team can deliver for clients.
Risk Mitigation : Remain in good standing with various compliance requirements. Assess and mitigate risk through regular book and client analysis. Prevent fraud through security checks and client conversations.
Core Strengths and Skills
A bachelor’s degree is required
Excellent telephone service/relationship management skills
Strong understanding of financial planning concepts, investment markets, and account types
Must have excellent communication skills, be an avid listener, and have strong business writing skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter, and quickly adapts to a fast-paced environment
High integrity, detail-oriented, and ability to evaluate and mitigate risk
Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
Ability to assist customers in a call center environment while accessing data via multiple PC lookup applications.
Must have excellent PC and data input skills
Licenses or Certifications
Series 7, 63 and 65, or 66 are required
Life & Health or CFP® preferred
Minimum Years of Experience
2+ years of direct client experience within the financial services industry is required
Prior financial tele-sales, trading, or call center service experience is preferred
Previous experience as a financial advisor or delivering advice and guidance to retail clients is preferred
Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity?
Picture Yourself Here
At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. That’s why we invest in you—we encourage employee growth both in your career and education; we offer incredible health care benefits; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. What’s not to love?
We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you.
About Commonwealth
Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 2,000 independent financial advisors nationwide. Founded in 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts; San Diego, California; and Blue Ash, Ohio.
Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure.
The Fine Print
We care about your online safety as a prospective employee and encourage you to exercise caution when responding to job postings online. Commonwealth will never ask potential hiring candidates to pay or transfer funds as a precondition of interviews or employment, nor will we authorize recruiters or agents to do so on our behalf.
Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.
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We’re looking for a senior financial advisor, house accounts, to join our ranks. Commonwealth’s employee advisors provide investment solutions and holistic financial advice to investors virtually and over the phone. They help maintain our existing book of clients, examine their immediate and long-term investment needs, and design solutions that best support their pursuit of individual financial goals. Employee advisors interact with clients both nationally and within their local area through phone calls, videoconferences, and in-person meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service : Advisors are responsible for all functions of client relationship maintenance, including providing an exceptional service via incoming service calls, directing client transactions, preparing necessary client reports and forms, responding to client emails, and proactive client outreach.
Book Maintenance : Representatives will work together to ensure our book of accounts is operationally maintained, compliant, and delivering on our client experience commitments through proactive check-ins and outreach. You will be learning skillsets to manage your own book of clients.
Financial Planning : Advisors should have a detailed understanding of all aspects of the financial planning process. Advisors should be effective at collecting and analyzing client data, developing and implementing appropriate solutions, as well as reviewing and maintaining those solutions on an ongoing basis. Advisors will need to knowledgably speak to core concepts such as education, tax, estate, insurance, and investment allocation daily.
Investment Solutions : Clients in our book possess a very wide range of investment accounts and strategies. Advisors have the freedom to utilize investment vehicles that are most suitable for clients. Advisors should have a detailed understanding of all account types, investment products, and investment markets to field questions from our diverse client base.
Consultative Sales : Advisors will be responsible for meeting goals in investable assets, wallet share consolidation, and relationship deepening metrics. Advisors will need to be well-versed in the consultative sales process to demonstrate the value of LPL as well as position financial plans and investment solutions that are appropriate for the client.
Business Partnership : Facilitate communication and coordination between departments to ensure a smooth client experience and integration. Proactively engage in interdepartmental collaboration to enhance processes and integrate new partnerships and practices to improve what our team can deliver for clients.
Risk Mitigation : Remain in good standing with various compliance requirements. Assess and mitigate risk through regular book and client analysis. Prevent fraud through security checks and client conversations.
Core Strengths and Skills
A bachelor’s degree is required
Excellent telephone service/relationship management skills
Strong understanding of financial planning concepts, investment markets, and account types
Must have excellent communication skills, be an avid listener, and have strong business writing skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter, and quickly adapts to a fast-paced environment
High integrity, detail-oriented, and ability to evaluate and mitigate risk
Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
Ability to assist customers in a call center environment while accessing data via multiple PC lookup applications.
Must have excellent PC and data input skills
Licenses or Certifications
Series 7, 63 and 65, or 66 are required
Life & Health or CFP® preferred
Minimum Years of Experience
2+ years of direct client experience within the financial services industry is required
Prior financial tele-sales, trading, or call center service experience is preferred
Previous experience as a financial advisor or delivering advice and guidance to retail clients is preferred
Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity?
Picture Yourself Here
At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. That’s why we invest in you—we encourage employee growth both in your career and education; we offer incredible health care benefits; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. What’s not to love?
We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you.
About Commonwealth
Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 2,000 independent financial advisors nationwide. Founded in 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts; San Diego, California; and Blue Ash, Ohio.
Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure.
The Fine Print
We care about your online safety as a prospective employee and encourage you to exercise caution when responding to job postings online. Commonwealth will never ask potential hiring candidates to pay or transfer funds as a precondition of interviews or employment, nor will we authorize recruiters or agents to do so on our behalf.
Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.
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