Financial Advisor

Prairie Mountain Bank; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive compensation opportunities

Retirement plan with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid community volunteer time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Bank in Fargo, ND is looking for a Financial Advisor. This role centers around administering investment accounts, developing new business relationships, and ensuring compliance with fiduciary responsibilities. Ideal candidates should possess a background in financial services, strong communication skills, and experience with financial planning software. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, and growth opportunities through training and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of financial services experience.
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities licenses required.
• Understanding of financial planning software.

Responsibilities

• Administer investment accounts to meet client needs.
• Provide clients advice on investment planning and cash management.
• Develop new business opportunities in the community.

Skills

Financial planning

Client relationship management

Investment analysis

Sales strategies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MoneyGuide Pro

Holistiplan

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bravera Wealth Planning + Investing is hiring a Financial Advisor in Fargo, ND. This position is responsible for contributing to the overall mission of Bravera Wealth and its affiliated companies by effectively and efficiently administering investment accounts, as well as developing new business. The investment advisor must also be able to research and analyze multiple investment products or providers best suited to clients’ needs. Investment advisors must commit themselves, not only to financial industry standards, but also to higher standards of fiduciary responsibility.

Measures of Success

• Client Portfolio Growth and Retention: Track growth in assets under management, new client acquisition, and retention rates to measure impact on business development and client satisfaction.
• Community Engagement and Business Development: Measure participation in community events, referrals generated, and conversion of leads into clients to assess outreach and promotional effectiveness.
• Compliance and Fiduciary Standards: Ensure zero compliance violations, timely completion of certifications, and consistent adherence to fiduciary responsibilities and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for understanding and acting in accordance with the legal responsibilities of a Fiduciary.
• Offer both brokerage and investment advisory services with Osaic Wealth Inc.
• Responsible for the administration of accounts to ensure the needs and goals of the client are met as established by the account document and company policies and procedures.
• Advises individuals and corporate clients of issues and trends concerning administration of personal wealth agency accounts, investment management agency accounts, IRAs, or other employee benefit plans.
• Review reports of the investment account for consistency and accuracy.
• Analyze the financial information that clients have provided to create plans for achieving their financial objectives.
• Provide customers with advice on solutions for insurance protection, investment planning, cash management, and other areas to assist them in achieving their financial goals.
• Speak with customers about their costs, income, insurance coverage, financial goals, tax situation, risk tolerance, social security and medicaid planning and other factors to gather the necessary data to create a financial plan.
• Participates in presentations to employers, employee groups, and one-on-one participant education regarding investment options, as needed.
• Put financial strategies into action or recommend customers to experts who can assist them.
• Responsible for communication with and between customers and wealth company staff.
• Review of client accounts (investments and overall asset allocation) and making appropriate recommendations to the client, if applicable.
• Knowing and following current Bravera Wealth policies and procedures, as well as provide recommendations when needed.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism regarding all employee and customer issues and information.
• Responsible for the development of new customers and additional business from existing wealth customers.
• Actively creates sales opportunities with affiliated companies and other referral sources with an emphasis on procuring new business relationships for the RPS division within Wealth.
• Assist with the development and evaluation of new services and products to offer wealth company customers.
• Responsible for developing new business and promoting the organization in the community through participation in various civic and community events, activities, committees, and organizations.
• The employee will adhere to all wealth rules and regulations, including but not limited to the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. In addition, the employee will be proactive in the prevention of illegal activities, will vigilantly look for activities that may constitute any type of fraud including money laundering.
• Will be required to drive a company vehicle with some overnight travel required. Must maintain a clear driving record in order to maintain coverage under Bravera’s vehicle insurance provider.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by leveraging opportunities as they relate to all entities of Bravera Holdings Corp.
• PC proficiency in a windows environment required, including Word & Excel. Proficiency in learning and execute software associated with creating and maintaining client accounts.
• Professional communication both verbally and written.
• Aspire to the company aspiration to Learn, Teach, and Mentor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of financial services experience
• FINRA Series 7, 66 (or equivalent) securities license, State Insurance License – Accident and Health, Variable Life and Annuity, Life and Annuity (or ability to obtain)
• Understanding of financial planning software such as MoneyGuide Pro, Holistiplan, etc.
• Understanding of financial markets and portfolio management concepts, as well as applicable fiduciary law.
• Understanding of estate and financial planning, estate and gift taxes, taxation of wealth and individuals for the administration of personal wealth accounts and understanding of ERISA and applicable regulations for administration of employee benefit accounts.
• Ability to communicate well with the public, clients, company personnel, as well as the ability to work well with others and be a team player.

Location

Fargo, ND

Benefits

To support this, we provide a competitive and rewarding compensation package which includes a competitive salary, incentive compensation opportunities, retirement plan with company match, health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid community volunteer time and stock opportunities. As a learning organization, we are committed to investing in the growth and development of our team members, offering training opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Our Values

• Give and earn trust. We support and empower one another to earn trust through accountable performance.
• Learn, teach and mentor. We are a learning organization that invests in growth and development.
• Collaborate and innovate. We work together to drive continuous improvement to enhance your experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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