Advisory Services Specialist

Benjamin F. Edwards; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Benjamin F. Edwards in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Advisory Services Specialist who will partner with advisors to manage fee-based operations including fee billing, account setup, and funds disbursement.

You will coordinate with custodians and third-party managers, review accounts for timely investments and billing, and support advisor-directed advisory programs, using Office tools and Orion as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial services, specifically fee-based advisory.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong client service and ability to resolve operational issues.
• Familiarity with Orion and Power Automate is preferred.
• Knowledge of SEC and FINRA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with our advisors and their teams in the opening and maintenance of fee-based advisory accounts, including client billing and advisor compensation.
• Work with our custodian and third‑party asset managers on critical tasks such as account setup and funding.
• Review and monitor fee-based advisory accounts to ensure timely investment of assets, fee billing, and disbursement of funds.
• Serve as liaison with external billing teams and the Finance Department on all advisory fee billing matters.
• Collaborate with our Trading Services team and third‑party asset managers on all trading inquiries, including the reconciliation of trade corrections.
• Work with other home office teams to assist with supporting the firm’s advisor‑directed advisory program.

Skills

3+ years financial services experience

Client service skills

Excellent written and interpersonal

Multi-tasking with urgency

Intellectually curious

Team-oriented

Power Automate experience

Orion experience

Familiarity with SEC/FINRA rules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Orion

Microsoft Power Automate

Job description

Job Summary

The Advisory Services Specialist will work closely with our advisors and their teams to assist with the day-to-day fee-based advisory operations needs such as fee-billing, liaising with third‑party asset managers and custodians, the disbursement and deposit of funds, and account setup and support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with our advisors and their teams in the opening and maintenance of fee-based advisory accounts, including client billing and advisor compensation.
• Work with our custodian and third‑party asset managers on critical tasks such as account setup and funding.
• Review and monitor fee-based advisory accounts to ensure timely investment of assets, fee billing, and disbursement of funds.
• Serve as liaison with external billing teams and the Finance Department on all advisory fee billing matters.
• Collaborate with our Trading Services team and third‑party asset managers on all trading inquiries, including the reconciliation of trade corrections.
• Work with other home office teams to assist with supporting the firm’s advisor‑directed advisory program.

Qualifications

• Energetic and results‑driven, with desire to work in fast‑paced and team‑oriented environment.
• Constant learner, with the ability to multi‑task and work effectively with urgency.
• Intellectually curious and open‑minded, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information effectively.
• Patient with exceptional client service skills and ability to resolve operational issues.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience working with Orion is preferred.
• Low‑code/Microsoft Power Automate experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with SEC and FINRA rules and regulations.

Education And/or Work Experience

• Minimum Work Experience Required: 3+ years of experience in financial services; specifically, fee‑based investment advisory.
• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience.

Licenses/Registration

• N/A

Work Environment

This position requires the ability to work in a stationary position for several hours at a time and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Some filing is required. The work environment is an airconditioned, smoke‑free, office environment. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

About Benjamin F. Edwards

If you are interested in joining a different kind of firm that truly puts the interests of its advisors and clients first, you have come to the right place. Founded in 2008 and serving more than 300 advisors with over $50 billion in assets, Edwards has the scale our advisors expect and the ability to deliver the personal touch and concierge‑level service our clients deserve.

We are a firm that values our legacy of family and colleagues and cherishes an environment where all succeed through collaborative support. To us, legacy is not only about the past - it is building an experience that prepares all of us, and our clients, for the future.

We invest in our team and recognize and appreciate the value of hard work. The rewards of the job are founded in the difference you will make in the lives of our clients and extend throughout a culture that inspires you to learn, grow, and be your best. Having fun is part of the firm’s mission statement.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, and paid time off. Our client‑first mission is grounded in the Golden Rule; when you join Benjamin F. Edwards you are well cared for, and we welcome all applicants with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to do a great job regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Benjamin F. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer