Financial Lead Advisor

1 week ago


Tallahassee, United States Southern Wealth Full time

Financial Lead Advisor (Florida or Georgia)

Industry: Financial Planning

Location: Hybrid within north Florida or south Georgia (reporting to any Northwestern Mutual office location near you); onsite work in Tallahassee, FL required monthly

Summary of Mandatory Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Five (5)+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor or similar role
  • Established book of business or existing relationships within your area
  • Ability to pass a rigorous criminal background check

About Us: For two decades Southern Wealth has been inspiring clients to purposefully live fulfilling lives through insight and guidance as it pertains to their financial goals. We aim to serve our clients at every stage of life by providing investment solutions, business consulting, retirement planning, and estate planning. Our firm provides extensive centralized support to allow our advisors to focus on the client relationship and providing sound advice. Thanks to our personalized approach and referrals from satisfied clients, our footprint continues to grow throughout the southeast.

About This Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Lead Advisor to join our team. As a Financial Lead Advisor, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial guidance and expertise to our clients. You will play a crucial role in managing client relationships, analyzing financial data, developing financial strategies, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

We think the ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Has a growth-oriented mindset and the drive to surpass goals
  • Can work autonomously but values having a tight-knit team to collaborate with
  • Loves analyzing financial data and follows financial markets closely
  • Is a "people-person" and enjoys business development
  • Enjoys finding creative and sound solutions to help clients achieve their financial dreams
  • Has strong attention to detail skills
  • Lives in Florida or Georgia, and is okay with reporting to our Tallahassee, FL office on a monthly basis

If this sounds like you, please read on

Essential Tasks of the Financial Lead Advisor

Client Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact for all financial
  • matters.
  • Conduct thorough financial needs assessments to understand clients' goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences.
  • Regularly communicate with clients to provide updates on portfolio performance, market trends, and recommended actions.

Financial Analysis and Planning:

  • Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment evaluations, to assess clients' current financial status and identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop customized financial plans and strategies based on clients' individual needs and goals.
  • Provide expert advice on investment opportunities, asset allocation, risk management, tax planning, and retirement planning.

Investment Management:

  • Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify suitable investment opportunities for clients, taking into consideration their risk profiles and investment objectives.
  • Monitor and review investment portfolios regularly, making adjustments as necessary to ensure alignment with clients' goals and market conditions.
  • Stay up-to-date with market trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes that may impact clients' investments.

Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (with company support).
  • Implement effective risk management strategies to protect clients' assets and minimize potential financial risks with assistance from the Southern Wealth team.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed client records and documentation to demonstrate adherence to compliance requirements.

Team Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with other members of the financial advisory team to share insights, best practices, and market knowledge.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior advisors, fostering their professional growth and development.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Financial Advisor or similar role
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Evidence of building and maintaining successful client relationships, such as:

--A personal book of business you built

--Demonstrated experience managing another's book of business OR

--A current network of contacts you can develop professionally

  • Professional certifications such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) (preferred)
  • Valid securities licenses (Series 7, 66 or 63/65) and insurance licenses (preferred)
  • In-depth knowledge of financial markets, investment strategies, retirement planning, tax regulations, and risk management principles
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to clients in a clear and concise manner
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to pass a rigorous criminal background check

Benefits

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to our valued team members:

  • A tight team environment where you get to know all of your colleagues (i.e. you're not just a number)
  • A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, training, and professional growth
  • A competitive annual salary plus commission structure (to be discussed early on with qualified candidates)
  • 10 days of paid time off (this number increases alongside your tenure with the company)
  • Subsidy for health insurance (available after your first month)
  • Group rates for dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
  • Employer-sponsored short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k with employer match (100% up to 3%, 50% up to 5%)
  • Numerous team-building activities and regular check-ins

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E-verify employer.



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