Financial Advisor

Christian Financial Credit Union; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off earned bi-weekly

tuition reimbursement

student loan repayment

medical, dental, vision, disability,

401K matching

life insurance

employee volunteer program

Job summary

Christian Financial Credit Union is hiring a Licensed Investment Representative in Michigan to serve members and employees, growing an existing client book while adding new clients. The role blends financial guidance with relationship-building under FINRA and SEC guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold a college degree, 3+ years in financial services, and active FINRA licenses, with strong sales and communication skills. The position emphasizes compliance and community banking values.

Qualifications

• College degree and minimum 3 years financial services experience.
• Active FINRA licenses (Series 6/7, 63/65 or 66) and Michigan Life/Health licenses.
• Strong sales orientation and in-depth investment knowledge.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous credit union or community bank experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing book of business and generate new clients.
• Identify customer needs and tailor financial solutions.
• Prospect and market investment services to members and employees.
• Maintain compliance with FINRA, SEC and broker-dealer rules.
• Provide ongoing client reviews and relationship management.

Skills

Sales orientation

Investment knowledge

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Come join a winning team at Christian Financial Credit Union!

Christian Financial Credit Union began more than 75 years ago as St. Jude Parish Credit Union in Detroit and has since grown to serve more than 60,000 members with more than $1 billion in assets. Today, membership at Christian Financial is open to anyone who lives in the State of Michigan. Christian Financial offers high-quality, high-value products and services to promote convenience, trust, and personal service for members. The credit union offers comprehensive financial services beyond typical retail consumer services through ownership of a mortgage company and a commercial loan company. In July 2025, the credit union merged with Catholic Vantage Financial and continues to grow to serve Michigan residents with a promise of Everyday Easy®.

Christian Financial Credit Union is seeking a Licensed Investment Representative to help employees, credit union members and new clients reach their financial goals by providing them with exceptional personalized service and appropriate financial solutions. This individual will service an existing book of business while generating new clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and evaluate customer and employee needs for financial services, assess the objectives and goals of the individual, then develop an investment strategy to implement.
• Proactively market and support all aspects of assigned credit union.
• Identify and develop relationships with Wholesalers
• Keep current on investment products and services offered
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships based on trust and respect for clients, employees and members.
• Follow through on the sales goals set forth by the Investment Program Manager
• Provide regular feedback to the branch employees, identified credit union executives and Program Manager regarding sales practices and business development initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Periodically meets with client to review and update client needs ensuring investment objectives and goals are progressing according to plan. Meetings to take place either monthly, quarterly and/or yearly depending on client needs established by Representative.
• Follow the rules and regulations set forth by the credit union, FINRA, SEC and the broker dealer
• Address and solve business-related challenges as neededDrive investment and credit union integration initiatives, e.g. branch training, etc.
• Supports Company Mission and Corporate Values

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Desired Qualifications:

• A college degree and minimum 3 years financial services industry experience
• Active FINRA Series 6 or 7, 63/65 or 66 licenses and Michigan Life and Health Insurance Licenses
• Exceptional sales orientation and in-depth investment knowledge
• Requires professional, well-developed oral, written and interpersonal skills necessary for communicating with members, visitors, callers, vendors and co-workers
• Great organization skills
• Strong presentation skills along with a strong work ethic are also required. Previous experience working in credit union or community bank environment preferred.

COMPENSATION: Guaranteed fixed base salary and benefits with potential for commissions.

BENEFITS

Some of our benefits include

• Paid Time Off earned bi-weekly
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment
• medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K matching, and life insurance
• employee volunteer program
• and so much more!