Financial Advisor

The Vermont Agency; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

The Vermont Agency is seeking an experienced financial advisor in Buffalo, NY to design and implement client strategies, maintain strong relationships, and provide ongoing financial guidance. This role requires professional licenses and a bachelor’s degree in finance or business, with a focus on clear communication and high-quality service.

The candidate will help clients with life insurance, investments, and retirement planning while building new client relationships and delivering tailored

Qualifications

• Requires CPA or CFP license and FINRA Series 7 and 66; required licensing is stated.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field.
• Excellent math, relationship, communication, and customer service skills are essential.
• Strong interest in financial planning and investment management.
• Sales experience or customer service background is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Help clients implement financial recommendations such as life insurance, savings plans, mutual funds, and other financial products
• Execute exceptional customer service to existing clients; track and monitor communications in the client file, including strategies and financial advice given
• Gather each client’s financial information to determine financial status, cash flow, financial goals, and financial expectations
• Research and provide financial advice and strategies suitable to client risk tolerance and objectives
• Identify and establish prospects and build relationships with new clients as their trusted advisor

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Sales experience

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

CPA or CFP certification

FINRA Series 7 and 66 (63/66 a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Financial planning software

Google Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced financial advisor to assist clients in designing and implementing strategies to achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business or finance, a proven track record of creating successful and long-term advising relationships, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help clients implement financial recommendations such as life insurance, savings plans, mutual funds, and other financial products
• Execute exceptional customer service to existing clients; track and monitor communications in the client file, including strategies and financial advice given
• Gather each client’s financial information to determine financial status, cash flow, financial goals, and financial expectations
• Research and provide financial advice and strategies that are suitable based on client risk tolerance and financial objectives
• Identify, seek, and establish prospects continuously and create strong relationships with new clients as their trusted advisor

Qualifications

• Current professional license CPA, or CFP (Certified Financial Planner license from Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards) and FINRA Series 7 and 66, is required
• Relevant knowledge of the financial industry, financial products, best practices, and tax regulations is vital
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field
• Excellent math skills, relationship skills, communication skills, and customer service skills are crucial
• Strong interest in financial planning and investment management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Sales experience or customer service background
• Willing to study and obtain a Life Insurance license
• Though not required, a valid FINRA Series 7 & 63/66 license is considered a plus
• Superior communication, relationship‑building, and math skills to establish a strong foundation of customer service for all clients
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, Excel, CRM systems, financial planning software, Google Suite, and other related business or money management tools is desired
• A basic understanding of the role of a financial advisor or financial consultant, as well as an interest in the financial industry and financial products, is necessary

Compensation

$75,000+ per year with benefits