Associate Financial Advisor

Baird; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird in Milwaukee is seeking an Associate Branch Manager to lead branch operations, manage Financial Advisors and support staff, and drive revenue growth while delivering outstanding client service.

You will recruit and coach talent, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and partner with HR to optimize staffing and performance. The role requires strong business acumen and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Must hold SIE, Series 7 and 66, 9, 10, Life, Health, and Variable Annuity Insurance Licenses.
• Strong communication skills and ability to ask probing questions, respond clearly and candidly.
• Proficiency in dealing with legal and compliance issues; ability to stand firm on ethics or compliance.
• Ability to drive for results and be goal oriented.
• Strong strategic management skills; ability to articulate a credible picture and lead change.
• Ability to source, build, and develop talent; understand recognition and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead local recruiting efforts with consistent activity and close recruitment outcomes.
• Coach Financial Advisors across levels including next-gen and experienced teams.
• Ensure PWM priorities are met and partner with Wealth Centers to achieve metrics.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability for the branch.
• Oversee office and budget management.
• Partner with HR on associate relations and staffing metrics.
• Manage compliance and legal issues within the branch.
• Serve as a local brand ambassador and community presence.

Skills

Recruiting

Leadership

Coaching

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Talent development

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role:

The Associate Branch Manager will oversee the branch operations function and manage the Financial Advisors and support staff for the branch. Focuses time on driving branch revenue, recruiting talent, managing risk, continuing to build a book of business, and delivering superior customer service. Exhibits strong business acumen, dedicates time and energy to associates in his/her branch, serving as a strong coach, encouraging growth and development, and recognizing achievements. Helps associates understand PWM’s strategy and connect it to their goals and daily activities. The Associate Branch Manager is responsible for budgets, expense control, and other administrative issues directly related to the branch. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best by inviting input and sharing ownership and visibility.

The Impact You’ll Make:

• Lead local recruiting efforts to include consistent recruit activity by sourcing experienced FA leads, regular follow up in the process and helping close a recruit
• Engage in coaching FA’s including next gen and experienced FA teams
• Ensure PWM strategic priorities are being met, including partnering with the Wealth Centers to achieve WM metric goals
• Drive revenue growth and profitability of the branch
• Office and budget management
• Associate relations and staffing metrics in partnership with HR
• Manage compliance and legal issues
• Local community brand ambassador

What You’ll Bring to Baird:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Must hold SIE, Series 7 and 66, 9, 10, Life, Health, and Variable Annuity Insurance Licenses
• Strong communication skills with the ability to ask probing questions and respond in a manner that is consistent, clear, and candid
• Proficiency in dealing with legal and compliance issues. Ability to stand firm on matters of ethics or compliance
• Ability to drive for results and is goal oriented
• Possesses strong strategic management skills. Ability to articulate a credible picture and vision of possibilities. Can embrace and lead change
• Can source, build, and develop talent. Understands and demonstrates the importance of recognition and retention
• Demonstrates self-management abilities

Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.