Financial Advisory Specialist

1 week ago

San Antonio, Texas, United States Raymond James Financial Incorporated Full time

Position Overview:


Under minimal oversight, utilizes specialized expertise and skills acquired through experience, training, or certification to act as a resource for Financial Advisors and their clientele concerning comprehensive financial planning matters. These may encompass portfolio structuring, tax advisory, retirement strategies, risk assessment, estate management, educational funding, and entrepreneurial planning.

Continuously enhances knowledge of the financial sector and market dynamics through ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with Financial Advisors to assess clients' existing portfolio configurations, comprehend client objectives, input client data, and perform financial evaluations.
  • Analyzes individual and employer-sponsored retirement requirements, investigates various alternatives, and proposes planning solutions.
  • Investigates and offers insights related to risk management issues, including insurance products.
  • Creates and suggests a customized financial analysis or a comprehensive financial strategy for clients and prospects that aligns with their short and long-term financial aspirations.
  • Develops presentations that effectively convey recommendations and alternatives pertinent to the client's financial evaluation and comprehensive strategy design.
  • Conducts thorough document assessments; evaluates client information and circumstances across the financial planning spectrum to formulate plans.
  • Researches necessary information on a case-by-case basis and drafts tailored financial plan observations and recommendations for each client scenario.
  • Prepares documentation for meetings with both existing and prospective clients.
  • Coordinates and follows up on all necessary communications with new or existing clients.
  • Regularly monitors clients' financial situations with precision and thoroughness, maintaining a holistic view of their financial landscape.
  • Addresses client inquiries via telephone, email, and occasional in-person visits.
  • Educates clients on the functionalities of various securities markets and the primary factors influencing them.
  • Provides advice on estate planning strategies and options.
  • Responds to and directs inquiries regarding educational funding, including 529 savings plans.
  • Assists in providing guidance on small business planning.
  • Conducts research as required for assigned client cases, including basic tax-related questions and other legal matters, seeking guidance when necessary.
  • May participate in client presentations.
  • May manage client account activities, including opening, transferring, and closing accounts while maintaining accurate records.
  • May verify client transaction instructions, enter orders, and follow up on transaction completions.
  • Ensures adherence to firm and regulatory policies within compliance standards.
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • Understanding of fundamental investment concepts, practices, and procedures utilized in the securities industry.
  • Knowledge of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, investments, and insurance-based products.
  • Familiarity with concepts and regulations related to financial planning.
  • Awareness of the company's operational structure, policies, mission, strategies, and compliance guidelines.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to deliver clear, professional presentations.
  • Ability to identify customer needs through effective questioning and listening techniques.
  • Proficiency in client relationship management systems and other required software applications to produce financial plans, correspondence, reports, electronic communications, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize workload, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail to ensure quality standards are met without disrupting workflow.
  • Ability to follow up to ensure resolution and completion of tasks.
  • Capability to incorporate clients' financial needs and goals into a concise, professional presentation outlining their options.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents and apply the information appropriately.
  • Skills to organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with and guide clients on various planning options.
  • Commitment to continuous learning regarding investment products, industry regulations, and financial planning.
  • Ability to provide high-quality customer service in a calm, courteous, and professional manner.
  • Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels with clients.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
  • Skills to analyze daily activity reports for sales practices, suitability, and performance issues.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial, retirement, and estate planning or in marketing these services.
~or~

  • Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) required unless an exemption or grandfathering applies.
  • Series 7 license.
  • Series 63, 65, and/or 66 as required by state regulations.
  • Registered Paraplanner designation or the ability to obtain it within two (2) to five (5) years of employment.
Raymond James Guiding Principles


At Raymond James, our associates embody five guiding principles (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to uphold the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence, and a conservative, long-term perspective.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

  • Advance professionally and inspire others to do the same.
  • Collaborate effectively with others to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Make timely, pragmatic decisions with the client’s best interests in mind.
  • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering meaningful results.
  • Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the firm.

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