Associate Financial Advisor

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED; Colorado; On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Financial Advisor to enhance client relationships and deliver tailored wealth management solutions. This role involves collaborating closely with Financial Advisors to create comprehensive financial plans, engage clients, and provide insightful financial education. You will thrive in a unique culture that values diversity and teamwork, ensuring a balanced work-life environment. With a competitive salary range and bonus potential, this opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals looking to make a significant impact in the financial services sector while contributing to community well-being.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Diverse Work Culture

Community Engagement

Bonus Potential

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required.
• Must hold SIE, Series 7/66 or Series 7/63/65 licenses.

Responsibilities

• Assist Financial Advisors in providing wealth management solutions.
• Create and deliver customized financial plans for clients.
• Engage with clients and support marketing efforts.

Skills

Financial Planning

Portfolio Management

Investment Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Finance

Professional Designations (CFP, CPWA, JD)

Tools

Financial Planning Software

Job description

The Associate Financial Advisor provides specialized services to an individual Financial Advisor (with annualized gross production of greater than $1 million) or Baird Qualified Team (with average per FA production of at least $750,000) to assist in their ability to offer sophisticated wealth management solutions to individuals and families and strategically build the client base. Specialized areas of emphasis include financial planning, portfolio management and analysis and/or investment analysis.

As an Associate Financial Advisor, you will:

• Operate within the team’s client service and wealth management strategy to ensure high quality client service.

• Engage the client/prospect, frame the discussion, and convey the team mission to better position the Advisor for additional business opportunities.

• Review, research and analyze data to create customized, annual financial plans for clients.

• Deliver the financial plan to clients in partnership with the Financial Advisor/Team.

• Connect with next generation clients through planning.

• Provide or lead financial education, such as long-term planning, social security/Medicare, tax return reviews utilizing our team of experts.

• Take the planning results and identify the best investment solutions to implement the plan in partnership with the Financial Advisor/Team. Assist with marketing efforts, such as a newsletter or LinkedIn presence, to solicit additional planning business with the existing client base and to establish the team as a planning team in front of prospects.

• Research relevant news articles related to the topics covered in a client’s plan to share with them as an added touch point.

• Document, follow up, and support the closing of opportunities identified from the financial planning process.

• Serve as a Team specialist for queries on financial planning topics and consult with the Financial Advisors/Team on specific client scenarios.

• Monitor and track client revenues related to financial planning work to ensure sales opportunities are maximized.

• Perform other duties and special projects as necessary.

What makes this opportunity great:

• In partnership with the Financial Advisory Team, you will participate in client meetings and reviews.

• Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership.

• Work-life balance is promoted.

• Team of associates passionate about achieving great results for clients and giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $58,000 - $78,400 annual salary range

• Bonus potential up to 10.5% of base pay

• Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or firm profitability

• Check out our Total Rewards at Baird, which is a summary of our benefits and compensation

What we look for:

• Must have an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent.

• Must have or be capable of and committed to pursuing and achieving specialized professional designations (i.e., CFP, CPWA, JD) or higher-level education equivalent within one year of assuming the Associate Financial Advisor role.

• Must hold SIE, Series 7/66 or Series 7/63/65 licenses.

• Minimum of three years of investment experience in a client facing role.

• Excellent presentation skills, very strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Proven self-starter, highly motivated, with the ability to work independently.