Financial Advisor

Jobtailor; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a financial professional to work with high-net-worth individuals, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing financial goals, and delivering comprehensive recommendations aligned with client objectives.

Collaborate with Merrill Financial Advisor Teams to promote portfolio growth, prioritize sourcing prospective clients, and provide customized solutions while maintaining compliance and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 licenses (63 & 65 in lieu of 66).
• Minimum of one year experience in financial services or a sales environment with goals met.
• Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry with knowledge of products and services.
• Proven ability to engage with and influence others.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build trust and credibility quickly.
• Proven ability to source clients through prospecting and networking.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with performance-driven compensation.
• Strong follow-through skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs, develop relationships, review financial goals, and deliver comprehensive recommendations for high-net-worth individuals.
• Collaborate with Merrill Financial Advisor Teams to promote portfolio growth.
• Prioritize sourcing prospective clients, leverage referrals, and refer to internal specialists for customized solutions.
• Recommend investment products and services aligned with clients objectives, resources, and risk profile.
• Balance growth, referrals, follow-up, prospecting, compliance, and personal development in daily and longer-term planning.
• Organize and manage time, people, and budget to run a productive practice.
• Consult specialists to identify planning and investment strategies for clients.

Skills

Series 7 License

Series 66 License

Investment Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Prospecting and Networking

Communication Skills

Trust Building

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Responsible for working with high-net worth individuals identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing financial goals, and delivering comprehensive recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients.
• Collaborate with and be mentored by Merrill Financial Advisor Teams to build upon your experience to promote portfolio growth.
• Effectively prioritize sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, assessing customer needs, referring customers to the appropriate internal specialists, and executing highly customized solutions to meet client needs.
• Recommend investment products and services that are suitable for prospects based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferences.
• Balance investment growth, referral activities, customer follow up, prospect building, administrative compliance, and personal growth and development according to both a day-to-day and longer-term planning.
• Organize and manage resources (time, people, budget) to run a productive practice.
• Seek the expertise of specialists, where appropriate, to identify planning and investment strategies for a client.
• Complete mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements.

Requirements

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
• Minimum of one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
• Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
• Proven ability to engage with and influence others
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
• Proven ability to assess needs and recommend appropriate solutions/interventions
• Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
• Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
• Goal and results oriented
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
• Ability to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performance
• Strong follow-through skills
• Computer/technical literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial services and investment products, with a strong focus on client relationship management and customized financial solutions. Proven ability to meet performance goals while effectively collaborating with teams and specialists.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Series 7 License
• Series 66 License
• Investment Knowledge
• Client Relationship Management
• Prospecting and Networking

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Investment Products
• Financial Goal Assessment
• Customized Solutions
• Administrative Compliance
• Performance Goals

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Effective Communication
• Trust Building
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Goal Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Series 7 License
• Series 66 License

Industry Keywords

• Financial Services
• Investment Industry
• High-Net Worth Individuals
• Client Needs Assessment
• Referral Activities

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel