Financial Advisor

The-Forge-Companies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forge Companies is seeking a Financial Advisor within Advocacy Wealth Management to provide fiduciary-level financial planning and investment services to a client base that includes injured plaintiffs. The advisor will leverage enterprise-wide expertise, manage a full book of clients, and work autonomously.

Requires FINRA Series 65 or ability to obtain in 180 days and Life & Health Insurance license or ability to obtain in 60 days. Travel up to 40% may be required. CFP strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• FINRA Series 65 license or ability to obtain within 180 days.
• Life & Health Insurance license or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• CFP designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop fiduciary-level financial plans and investment services for clients.
• Serve as the primary advisor within the Core Accounts Unit for assigned clients.
• Implement recommendations from the financial plan in clients' best interests.
• Meet with clients to update financial plans and verify portfolio risk.
• Review and document clients' financial situations accurately.
• Identify additional planning opportunities based on client needs.
• Coordinate with internal/external partners and attorneys/CPAs as needed.
• Maintain client information in the firm's CRM and stay updated on market trends.

Skills

Series 65

Life & Health Insurance license

CFP designation

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A Financial Advisor within the Core Accounts Unit at Advocacy Wealth Management is responsible for providing continuous fiduciary-level financial planning and investment services to our clients. The Financial Advisor must understand the Advocacy Wealth, Forge Consulting, and Advocacy Trust planning process, services, systems, and procedures to leverage the expertise of the entire enterprise in service of our clients. The Financial Advisor must have a working knowledge of financial products and services including portfolio investments, insurance and annuity planning, trust, and estate planning, and more. The person in this role must be able to work autonomously and manage a full book of clients. This role requires a FINRA Series 65 license or the ability to obtain one within 180 days of hire, as well as a Life & Health Insurance license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work diligently to develop expertise in the financial planning process as employed by Advocacy Wealth Management for our unique client base which consists primarily of injured plaintiffs who receive a lawsuit recovery.
• Work with other Financial Advisors to identify AWM clients who are best served within the Core Accounts Unit and then work with all interested parties to transfer these clients to the unit.
• Serve as the Financial Advisor and primary contact within the Core Accounts Unit to provide fiduciary-level financial guidance to assigned clients.
• Work with clients and appropriate internal and external partners to implement all recommendations and solutions presented in the financial plan that are in the best interest of the client.
• Meet with clients pursuant to the service standards outlined for the Core Accounts Unit and update as necessary their financial plan to include the verification of their portfolio suitability and risk profile.
• Assume responsibility for proper review and documentation of the client’s financial situation.
• Identify additional planning opportunities through an assessment of the client\'s financial needs.
• Serve as a personal financial advisory resource for a client’s attorney and CPA.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with various specialists who support client service and client development efforts. Serve as an advocate for clients with other business units.
• Monitor and update pertinent client information using the firm’s contact management system.
• Stay abreast of changing economic, legal, financial planning, investment, and general market and business issues and trends impacting clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Series 65 licensed (will be required to obtain within 6 months, if not)
• Life and Health Insurance licensed (will be required to obtain withing 6 months, if not)
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM designation strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of time for client meetings.
• Experience working directly with clients in financial services environment.
• Detail orientated, strong math, and analytical skills.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Process oriented and can work with a team.
• Strong computer and software skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 5% of the time, but occasional travel is necessary.