Associate Financial Professional

Cetera Financial Group; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Employee wellness benefits

Job summary

Cetera Financial Group is seeking an Associate Financial Professional in Minnesota to support a team of veteran Advisors and deepen relationships with a large, existing customer base. You will help tailor investment products and financial services to clients and thrive in a service- and sales-driven environment.

The role emphasizes customer engagement, compliance with industry regulations, and ongoing training to maintain licenses while expanding client relationships across Cetera’s product

Qualifications

• FINRA Series 6 or 7 required.
• State Life & Health Insurance License required.
• 1+ years sales, marketing, and business development skills.
• 1+ years of experience with investments, insurance and/or advisory relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze customer risk tolerance, goals, income, assets, investments, and debts to determine best products for the customer.
• Advise customers on advantages, risks, and disadvantages of investment opportunities.
• Develop internal referral resources to identify existing customers.
• Understand and comply with Cetera policies and laws governing product sales.
• Maintain licenses and registrations as required.
• Complete mandatory training in a timely manner.
• Provide superior, courteous service to promote Cetera and expand customer relationships.
• Exceed customer expectations in accuracy, efficiency, courtesy, and professionalism.

Skills

FINRA Series 6/7

Life & Health license

Sales experience

Investments knowledge

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Associate Financial Professional

This Associate Advisor position is for someone looking to grow in the industry as you support and partner with a group of seasoned Advisors. You will work to support and deepen relationships with a very large existing customer base. The Advisor is responsible for working with customers to help determine the best way to serve the customers best interest with investment products and financial services Cetera offers. With a strong focus on customer service and sales, the Advisor should be a true “people person" who enjoys developing professional and mutually beneficial relationships with a wide variety of customers. We will fully support you with an open product platform and resources in the financial industry so you can nurture relationships with customers. Candidates should be self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations in all that they do.

Job Description

Associate Financial Professional

This Associate Advisor position is for someone looking to grow in the industry as you support and partner with a group of seasoned Advisors. You will work to support and deepen relationships with a very large existing customer base. The Advisor is responsible for working with customers to help determine the best way to serve the customers best interest with investment products and financial services Cetera offers. With a strong focus on customer service and sales, the Advisor should be a true “people person" who enjoys developing professional and mutually beneficial relationships with a wide variety of customers. We will fully support you with an open product platform and resources in the financial industry so you can nurture relationships with customers. Candidates should be self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations in all that they do.

What You Will Do

• Collecting and analyzing information regarding the customer risk tolerance, long- and short-term goals, income, assets, investments, and debts; determining which products best meet the customer needs and circumstances.
• Advising the customer regarding the advantages, risks, and disadvantages of different investment opportunities
• Developing internal referral resources to identify existing customers
• Understanding and complying with all aspects of Cetera policies and practices, including laws and regulations governing the duties and responsibilities of product sales
• Maintaining all necessary licenses and registrations as required
• Successfully completing all mandatory training in a timely manner
• Maintaining superior and courteous service to promote Cetera and expand customer relationships
• Exceeding customer expectations in terms of accuracy, efficiency, courtesy, and professionalism

What You Need To Have

• FINRA Series 6 or 7
• State Life & Health Insurance License
• 1+ years sales, marketing, and business development skills
• 1+ years of experience with investments, insurance and/or advisory relationships

Really Catch Our Eye With

• College degree preferred
• Good communication skills
• Independent
• Adaptability
• Flexibility

About Us

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life. We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

• Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fostering.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
• Paid caregiver leave to provide time away from work when caring for an ill or recovering family member.
• Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits to provide extra peace of mind

About Cetera

Cetera Financial Group ® (Cetera) is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology. Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera's principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of Cetera). All the referenced entities are under common ownership.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

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