Financial Advisor

2 weeks ago


Rochester, United States The Ladders Full time
Description

We will earn our customers' business every day, by being the very best at what we do.

Independence Financial Advisors

Position Description

Financial Advisor

Exempt

Service Criteria

Independence Financial Advisors (IFA) is searching for a Financial Advisor who is experienced, self-motivated and a strong problem solver, to join our growing wealth management firm. The candidate will work internally with a team of advisors to develop business and identify opportunities, analyze strategic options, generate exhibits and statements, advise clients, and manage implementation of client decisions in conjunction with the team. The candidate will be responsible to deliver customized plans tailored to meet each client's unique objectives.

Supervisors, managers, and officers are furthermore responsible for conducting themselves according to the standards set in the FSB Pledge of Leadership, which they are expected to have a full understanding of.

General Purpose

IFA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Savings Bank, and is an independent, RIA firm, specializing in comprehensive financial planning and asset management, dedicated to building long-term client relationships. With offices all over NH, ours is a knowledge-diverse team of experienced advisors who have specialties in investments, taxes, insurance, small business management, and retirement planning. IFA is searching for a Financial Advisor to join our Rochester NH office, with an emphasis on cultivating new and existing business while working with the Senior Advisory team to satisfy our clients' sophisticated planning needs. The ideal candidate, who could be on an early-to-mid-career financial planning or money management track, will join a friendly and caring team, eager to share our experience and encouragement for this career.

The essential duties of the Financial Advisor include, and are not limited to, planning, coordination and execution in the following areas:

Financial Advisor Job Responsibilities:

Cultivate and grow client base
Draft and deliver financial plans for review
Implement financial plans under the supervision of advisory team
Participate in client meetings, deliver presentations and answer questions
Take clients through reviews and follow-up/follow-through
Understand and support the firm's vision, mission and strategy
Participate in the completion of the firm's strategic initiatives
Work with the team to grow the firm in a manner consistent with our vision
Improve the referral stream through outstanding client service

Financial Advisor Qualifications/Skills:
• College degree preferred
• Series 65 is a requirement of the job and is financially supported, as needed, by the firm.
• Ideally, two or more years of client facing financial planning experience preferably for the benefit of individuals and families.
• Foundational understanding of comprehensive financial planning and asset management
• Expertise in client service
• Strong Communication with clients and internally within the team
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering optimal client service.
• Ability and desire to continue to learn and develop
• Ability to spot inefficiencies (internal or external) and work with the team on process improvements
• Demonstrated aptitude for financial planning disciplines including income taxes, investments, insurance, and trusts and estates. (Professional designations such as CFP® or MSFP or progress toward are a plus)
• Proficiency in MS Office with a demonstrated aptitude for mathematics and Excel spreadsheets is necessary; experience with planning applications and RedTail is a plus.
• Participate in client meetings, as necessary, with possible travel (
Compensation and benefits: This is a full time, in office position. This position offers a competitive compensation package including an attractive starting salary, a generous 401K plan and other exciting benefits, along with career advancement potential

Duties, Responsibility and Authority

I. Planning

Cultivate and grow client base
Draft and deliver financial plans for review
Implement financial plans under the supervision of advisory team
Participate in client meetings, deliver presentations and answer questions
Take clients through reviews and follow-up/follow-through
Understand and support the firm's vision, mission and strategy
Participate in the completion of the firm's strategic initiatives
Work with the team to grow the firm in a manner consistent with our vision
Improve the referral stream through outstanding client service

II. Management

a. Lead by example and in accordance with FSB's Pledge of Leadership and Pledge of Excellence.

b. Provide guidance, leadership and vision to the IFA staff.
c. Assess the needs of the IFA team and provide guidance to further their development, knowledge base and level of expertise.

d. Monitor and oversee the implementation of all IFA policies and procedures.

e. Work with the team to ensure all business activities are in strict accordance with all various regulatory requirements.

f. Direct, monitor and appraise the performance of the IFA staff, including performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and interviewing candidates for employment.

Working Conditions

Minimal physical effort required with some lifting required with handling of light materials and supplies.

Physical effort is involved with respect to dexterity and visual attention as needed for the frequent operation of personal computers and other office equipment.

Position is normally seated with the freedom of movement on a regular basis.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided, or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations, to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

This job description represents an overview of the essential functions of this position. This is not a complete listing of all required duties. Specific duties may vary over time to meet the needs of the bank.

Franklin Savings Bank reserves the right to change the job duties as business requirements dictate. Employees will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as may be required by Management.

Every employee works for Franklin Savings Bank, not just for a particular manager. Accordingly, employees are expected to act in the best interests of the bank, even if doing so requires actions and responsibilities not listed in the above job description.

Job descriptions are not intended as, and do not create, employment contracts. The bank maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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