Financial Advisor: Grow Client Wealth & Relationships

First Merchants Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

HSA/FSA

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

Job summary

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Financial Advisor to join our team and facilitate the sales and service of securities, annuities, registered investment advisory products and life insurance to qualified clients. Expand client relationships by originating new business, expanding current business and delivering excellent product delivery and service.

The role emphasizes adherence to an explicit standard of care focused on clients' best interests, development of annual sales plans, and

Qualifications

• Three years of securities sales, annuity sales or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Series 7, Series 63 and 65 or Series 66 licenses and an applicable state insurance license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sales appointments, make presentations and complete all necessary paperwork on successful sales; including deposits into the designated broker/dealer sweep account.
• Initiate paperwork involving cancellations, surrenders and/or partial withdrawals.
• Maintain effective relationships with financial institution branch personnel in assigned territory; includes facilitating meetings, answering questions and leading training efforts with branch personnel as needed.
• Meet activity and production goals as established; includes developing within existing book of business.
• Continuously work to establish and enhance existing customer and business referral relationships.
• Provide a broad range of investment solutions and products to help meet customer goals and offer in-depth guidance through financial planning services.
• Comply with all rules, regulations and policies of the designated broker/dealer, all state and federal securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations.
• Respond timely to client and prospect requests.
• Assist in the development of an annual sales plan.
• Collaborate with clients to review personal financial goals and provide consultation on investment portfolio.
• Process security transactions through the designated broker/dealer as requested by clients.
• Maintain proper documentation, paperwork and files as required. Comply with applicable laws and regulations and maintain various compliance files; including advertising, complaints and correspondences.
• Participate in civic activities to promote growth and development in the community and a positive image for the bank.
• Participate in special projects and perform other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Securities sales

Annuity sales

Financial planning

Series 7/63/65/66

Insurance license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in finance

Professional designations (CFP/CFA/CIMA/etc)

Job description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Financial Advisor to join our team and facilitate the sales and service of securities, annuities, registered investment advisory products and life insurance to qualified clients. Expand client relationships by originating new business, expanding current business and delivering excellent product delivery and service.

The role emphasizes adherence to an explicit standard of care focused on clients' best interests, development of annual sales plans, and