Financial Advisor & Planner - Investment Services / Premier IRA & Brokerage

Empower; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Empower seeks a Financial Advisor & Planner to serve Personal Wealth clients with complex planning and guidance. You will maintain a book of clients with $100k-$250k AUM, deliver proactive financial planning, responsive service, and educate clients on opportunities to grow their wealth.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in business or finance, 4+ years in financial services, current FINRA registrations (7, 63, 65) and fingerprinting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, finance, or related field.
• 4+ years financial services experience with proven relationship building.
• High-level knowledge of current investment products and services.
• FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations required.
• FINRA fingerprinting required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide an extremely high level of service to Empower Personal Wealth clients, retaining assets under management and garnering additional assets through diligent communication, proactive education, and unfailing responsiveness.
• Provide proactive and reactive comprehensive relationship management via phone conversations, and email communication.
• Act as liaison between clients & various internal groups/departments to serve clients.
• Discuss portfolio, market, and economic discussions.
• Provide clients with holistic financial planning on retirement planning, savings strategies, and education planning.
• Collaborate with financial planning specialists on complex planning issues or comprehensive financial plans.
• Effectively coordinate with operational teams for client-related administrative issues.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.The Financial Advisor & Planner assists Empower's Personal Wealth investment clients with a wide range of financial matters and specifically assists clients who are enrolled in the Premier account program and our brokerage account service.This role acts as the primary point of contact for a book of clients assigned directly to you (no prospecting) in the Investment Services Category (Individual Client AUM from $100k - $250k) and is responsible for providing an outstanding client experience. The role provides an outstanding client experience via proactively driving financial planning + guidance, being responsive/available to reactive client needs, and effectively communicating what clients can get from their relationship with Empower.Performance in this role is measured in a variety of ways, including client satisfaction, client retention, and enrollments into other financial products. Significant emphasis is placed on client retention & satisfaction.

What you will do

• Provide an extremely high level of service to our Empower Personal Wealth clients, retaining assets under management and garnering additional assets through diligent communication, proactive education, and unfailing responsiveness.
• Provide proactive and reactive comprehensive relationship management via phone conversations, and email communication.
• Act as liaison between clients & various internal groups/departments to serve clients.
• Discuss portfolio, market, and economic discussions.
• Provide clients with holistic financial planning on a large variety of subjects, including areas such as retirement planning, savings strategies, and education planning.
• Collaborate with financial planning specialists on complex planning issues or comprehensive financial plans.
• Effectively coordinate with operational teams for client-related administrative issues.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, finance, or related field.
• 4+ years financial services experience with a proven track record of successful relationship building in a business setting.
• High-level knowledge of current investment products and industry services.
• Proven track record in relationship management and customer satisfaction.
• CURRENT FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations required.
• FINRA fingerprinting required upon hire.

What will set you apart

• 2 - 4 years of experience demonstrating the ability to reach set performance goals.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to compare and contrast the benefits and suitability of different investment options and products.
• Excellent operational and organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented, and collaborative.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

What we offer you

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year.
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans.
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year.
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year.
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range $59,700.00 - $84,300.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.Equal opportunity employer

Drug-free workplaceWe are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.

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