Financial Advisor: Growth & Investment Planning

First Merchants Corporation; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Pay PLUS Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

Job summary

First Merchants Bank in Michigan seeks a Financial Advisor to sell securities, annuities, and life insurance, and to provide financial planning guidance to qualified clients while expanding the client base.

This role requires Series 7/63/65 or 66 and an applicable state insurance license, a high school diploma, and at least three years' securities/annuities sales experience. Base pay with bonuses and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A minimum of three (3) years of securities sales, annuity sales or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Series 7, Series 63 and 65 or Series 66 licenses as well as 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 goas as established; includes develop 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 the 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 guidance

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field (nice to have)

Job description

First Merchants Bank in Michigan seeks a Financial Advisor to sell securities, annuities, and life insurance, and to provide financial planning guidance to qualified clients while expanding the client base.

This role requires Series 7/63/65 or 66 and an applicable state insurance license, a high school diploma, and at least three years' securities/annuities sales experience. Base pay with bonuses and comprehensive benefits are offered.