Financial Advisor

Summit Financial Group, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Financial Group, Inc. in Tulsa is hiring a Financial Advisor to provide guidance to existing wealth management clients and expand Summit’s client base.

You will report to the President, Retirement Plans and focus on preparing reports, answering inquiries, and building strong client relationships to ensure retention. The role requires strong service skills and knowledge of investment sales, with a salary DOE plus commission; Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and a Finance degree are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in the Investments industry with a focus on advising.
• Active Series 7 and Series 66 (63/65) licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to determine financial objectives and risk tolerance.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with external clients.
• Recommend strategies in cash management, insurance coverage, and investments.
• Prepare data for meetings, reviews, and proposals; create presentation data.
• Maintain detailed records using the Summit Dynamics CRM system.
• Prepare investment performance reports and income projections.

Skills

Client interviewing

Financial planning

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

The Financial Advisor ("FA") provides guidance and advisory services to Summit’s Wealth Management existing clients. FA’s report directly to the President, Retirement Plans and will be responsible for increasing Summit’s Wealth Management client base. Primary roles include preparing reports, answering client inquiries, and developing strong relationships with existing clients to ensure retention. Strong service skills and knowledge of investment sales are keys to success in this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interview clients to determine their current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop a financial plan


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships and open lines of communication with external clients.


• Recommend to client’s different strategies in cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, or other areas to help them achieve their financial goals


• Analyze financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives Prepare data for client and prospect meetings, plan reviews, and Request for Proposals. Review for meetings in conjunction with the Division Leader and vendor partners. Create and/or review spreadsheets, proposals, plan information and presentation data.


• Review clients' accounts and plans regularly to determine whether life changes, economic changes, environmental concerns, or financial performance indicate a need for plan reassessment


• Maintain detailed records relating to client interactions, tasks, and appointments necessary for reporting purposes using Summit Microsoft Dynamics CRM system.


• Prepare or interpret for client information such as investment performance reports, financial document summaries, or income projections


• Recognize areas of weakness, provide suggestions, and update documentation for process improvement.


• Perform general and administrative duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in the Investments industry with a focus on advising


• Experience using Microsoft Office 365; Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Series 7


• Series 66 (63/65)


• Active State Group Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License preferred

The Financial Advisor position is an Employee (W-2) with a Salary (DOE) plus commission.