Financial Advisor - Illinois

A Hiring Company; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Ownership potential

Job summary

A hiring company in Downers Grove, Illinois is seeking a full-time Financial Advisor. This role requires knowledge in comprehensive financial planning and at least 5 years of client-facing experience. The Financial Advisor will manage the financial needs of clients, assist with employer benefits, investments, and retirement planning. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $150,000, including bonuses and benefits. Candidates must hold a CFP® designation and have relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of client-facing experience required.
• CFP® designation is mandatory.
• CFA® and/or CPA designations accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage financial needs of clients.
• Guide clients on investments, retirement planning, and estate planning.
• Supervise support team.

Skills

Financial planning

Client management

Asset allocation

Income tax knowledge

Investment strategies

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Personal Financial Planning

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

Financial Advisor - Illinois

JMG Financial Group, Ltd. is one of the largest independently owned fee-based wealth management firms in the Midwest. JMG provides wealth management services to corporate executives and high net worth individuals. Investment News recently announced JMG as Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors for 2021-2025.

JMG is in search of a full-time Financial Advisor who can service clients in Illinois, specifically in the Downers Grove area. As JMG continues to expand their geographic footprint, this is a great business opportunity for an advisor who might be looking to join a fee-only planning firm with an established reputation and infrastructure.

The Financial Advisor must have knowledge in all areas of comprehensive financial planning and at least 5 years of client facing experience. Advisors assess and manage the financial needs of individuals and help them with decisions on, but not limited to, employer benefits, investments, income tax, retirement planning, charitable giving, estate planning, and insurance. Advisors help clients plan for short- and long-term goals to achieve their personal financial objectives. Advisors will have supervisory responsibilities for a support team.

Qualifications Required:

• CFP® designation (Certified Financial Planner)
• CFA® and/or CPA designations acceptable
• Extensive knowledge of finance, income taxes, investments, asset allocation and estate planning concepts
• Proficient in basic computer skills especially Microsoft Office

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Personal Financial Planning, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business

Compensation:

Exempt position, eligible for bonuses and full benefits including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, 401(k), and ownership potential. This is not a sales position.

Your resume and cover letter referring to this posting are required to be considered.

JMG is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation details: 100000-150000