Financial Advisor Trainee

Financial Advisor TraineeWork Location: Milford, Massachusetts, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $60,000 - $60,000 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.Line of Business: TD WealthJob DescriptionThe Financial Advisor Trainee (FA Trainee) role is intended to be a transitional role where in addition to the below responsibilities, it is expected you learn the requisite set of skills to qualify for the role of Financial Advisor Associate (FAA) in the expected time frame. Once the Trainee program is complete you will be transitioned into an FAA role and will need to be able to attract and retain clients by addressing their wealth management advisory needs. You will meet with prospects and clients to analyze their financial information, including income, cash flow, assets and liabilities, analyze and understand their short and long term financial goals, educate and advise prospects and clients regarding investment and insurance strategies and products, and recommend personalized/tailored investment and insurance strategies and products to meet their financial and wealth creation objectives. You must possess broad knowledge, and the demonstrated ability to inform, educate and advise clients, with respect to financial analysis, financial markets, financial goals, investment and insurance strategies and products, and wealth management. You must also possess strong interpersonal skills in order to develop a thorough understanding of each client's individual circumstances and a lasting role as the client's advisor. As an FA you will be a fiduciary and will put the client's financial interests first when providing ongoing objective financial advice, long-term retirement planning, and annual reviews to determine if there have been changes in the client's financial status or goals or the need for different strategies or products. Once transitioned to an FA role you will be responsible for all aspects of developing and maintaining client relationships by providing on-going consultation, advice, planning and day to day account servicing. As an FAA, you will need to rely on relationship building skills and the ability to influence in order to develop their client base and meet their assigned goals. Once assigned a territory, you will educate and coach Retail Store staff to identify referral prospects. You will need to be able to identify enterprise opportunities and engage key partners across the organization as appropriate/necessary.Depth & Scope+ Obtains the requisite set of skills to qualify for the role of Financial Advisor Associate within a specified time frame + Actively calls and meets with TD Bank customers and prospects with the goal to deepen customer relationships, assist with customer service issues, and identify customer financial needs + Utilizes a financial needs assessment tool to identify annuity and insurance sales opportunities as well as referral opportunities to TD Wealth businesses and affiliates + Meets the insurance agency requirements, policies and procedures to effectuate annuity and insurance sales, including for qualified accounts in accordance and compliance with all of TD Wealth's policies and procedures + Recommends and provides direct sales and fulfillment of insurance and annuity solutions, where suitable + Able to provide TD Bank employees information and education on wealth products & service offerings, including training on annuities and insurance products + Able to provide sales training on annuity and insurance offerings for TD Bank licensed insurance agents + Maintains on-going relationships with insurance and annuity clients and refers to TD Wealth businesses and affiliates based on customer wants and needs + Responsible for all aspects of insurance and annuity business in their region, including sales and renewal process, application intake, delivery, and other servicing needs + Maintains close relationship with Insurance Companies to achieve excellent customer service + Develops detailed understanding of products and services offered within TD Wealth businesses and affiliates in order to make appropriate referrals for each customer + Maintains expert knowledge of the annuity and insurance products, local market, competitive offers, economic and regulatory trends + Responsible for accurate and complete reporting, as required by management + Meets regularly with Retail Bank employees to educate on annuity and insurance products and offerings from TD Wealth businesses and affiliatesEducation & Experience+ Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred + 1+ years of relevant work experience or college degree + SIE required + Ability to obtain Life & Health, Series 7 and Series 66 (or equivalent) within Licensing & Registration Schedule + Self-directed, with strong ability to plan own activities to achieve sales and referral goals + General understanding of wealth products and services + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Strong organizational and time management skills + Ability to travel to our FA training class upon obtaining all required licenses and registration + Ability to commute to assigned office for in-person training & studying five days a weekWho We AreTD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing and so will you.Our Total Rewards PackageOur Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.Additional InformationWe're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.Colleague DevelopmentIf you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.Training & OnboardingWe will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.Interview ProcessWe'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.AccommodationTD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process. Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.