Independent Financial Adviser

AFH Wealth Management; Dover; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK independent financial advisory firm seeks an Independent Financial Adviser to service and expand an existing client portfolio. This role offers remote working options, competitive salary, and uncapped earnings potential. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in regulated financial planning and a client-centric approach, along with excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Join a trusted brand with over 30 years of experience and support in building your client base.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Discretionary Bonus

Car Allowance of £400/month

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Support to Build Client Base

Qualifications

• Maintaining CF30 status as per FCA regulations.
• Experience in networking and attracting new clients.

Responsibilities

• Developing an understanding of AFH’s strategy and core values.
• Meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining client relationships.
• Acquiring and developing new business through referrals.

Skills

Client-Centric Approach

Interpersonal Skills

Networking

Business Development

IT Skills

Education

Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

Job description

Independent Financial Adviser - Location of clients Kent/Maidstone

This is an opportunity to service and build upon an existing client portfolio on an employed or self-employed basis, delivering a consistent and outstanding client experience.

In this role, you will understand your clients' current and future financial goals and formulate easy-to-understand financial strategies, guiding your clients to financial independence.

This role offers home-based / remote working with access to office locations if preferred.

Key Responsibilities as our Independent Financial Adviser include:

1. Developing an understanding of the AFH Financial Group’s strategy and core values, representing the AFH brand professionally and courteously.
2. Complying with AFH’s advice process, maintaining regulatory competence and KPI standards to ensure all activities meet business standards. Continually improving the quality of advice and client files.
3. Maintaining Fit and Proper, and TCF requirements according to AFH processes, and keeping personal CPD records up to date.
4. Meeting regulatory requirements, including disclosures, costs, and advised products.
5. Following the Six-Stage Advice Process to build long-term relationships and deliver excellent client outcomes.
6. Reviewing and responding to clients’ changing needs, keeping them and introducers informed about new financial products or legislative changes affecting their pensions, savings, investments, and financial plans.
7. Acquiring and developing new business from clients and professional introducers through personal planning, referrals, and lead generation programs.
8. Utilising marketing opportunities, including social media and networking, to develop new business.
9. Developing and maintaining good client and introducer relationships through meetings, seminars, and feedback.
10. Contacting clients to set up meetings, either in person, in clients' homes or businesses, or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

What we are looking for in our ideal Independent Financial Adviser:

1. Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (or FCA approved equivalent) and maintaining CF30 status as per FCA regulations.
2. A client-centric approach, well-presented and articulate, with a dedication to doing right by clients.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, approachability, professionalism, and IT skills to adapt to virtual/digital communication.
4. Experience in networking, attracting new clients, and business development, including relationships with affinity groups, business owners, entrepreneurs, and clients across various sectors.

Benefits as an Independent Financial Adviser at AFH:

1. Competitive salary and quarterly discretionary bonus, with uncapped earnings potential, and fully covered business expenses.
2. Additional client allocation from acquisitions and internal purchases if joining as an employed adviser.
3. Car allowance of £400/month and mileage reimbursement.
4. Contributory pension scheme at 5% from AFH and 4% from employee salary sacrifice, plus death-in-service benefit of 6x salary.
5. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
6. Support to build your client base and future value.
7. Financial stability for transitioning to self-employment if desired.
8. A client-centric proposition with a trusted brand and ongoing learning culture.
9. AFH Platform for efficient, cost-effective solutions.
10. Guaranteed exit plan and employee referral scheme.

With over 30 years of experience and more than 200 accredited advisers, AFH is a leading UK independent financial advisory firm.

If interested, click ‘APPLY’ or email [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!