Investment Counselor - Wealthbuilder (Entry Level Financial Advisor Alternative) | Plano, TX, USA

Fisher Investments; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Investment Counselors. This entry-level role is designed to cultivate future financial advisors through comprehensive training and mentorship. You'll gain hands-on experience while working towards obtaining the Series 65 license, essential for a successful career in financial services. As you progress, you will have the chance to manage high-net-worth clients and contribute to their long-term financial goals. Join a company that values inclusivity and invests in its employees with exceptional benefits and a supportive culture.

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums

50% 401(k) match

20 days of PTO

10 paid holidays

Family Support programs

Paid Primary Caregiver Leave

$10,000 fertility assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ years in an Operational, Administrative, or Client-Facing role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to serve clients and manage communications.
• Educate clients on portfolio strategies and market events.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Financial Analysis

Consultative Approach

Operational Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Investment Counselor - Wealthbuilder (Entry Level Financial Advisor Alternative)

Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you interested in developing a career assisting clients reach their long-term financial goals? We are looking to develop our next generation of Investments Counselors at Fisher Investments through the Investment Counselor - Wealthbuilder role.

The Opportunity:

The Investment Counselor - Wealthbuilder opportunity is designed to prepare qualified candidates for a lifelong career in the financial services industry. Through our specialized training, Fisher Investments offers an elevated finance and capital markets education program building a foundation and understanding of our unique approach.

Your journey will begin by obtaining the Series 65, where you will receive hands-on training from our dedicated training team. Once you have obtained the necessary license, the training doesn't stop there. You will work directly with your assigned mentor to further develop an understanding of the technology and platforms we use and how we service our clients.

This role is a jumping off point to a licensed service role within our Private Client Group. As you progress, and hit important milestones within the first two years, the opportunity for additional responsibilities will grow including the potential to work your way up to our Premier Wealth Management team where you will manage your own roster of our high-net-worth clients.

The Day-to-Day:

• Work collaboratively with your team, serving clients at a team level while being the liaison between our Investment Policy Committee (IPC) and our US clients
• Connect with clients to review their asset allocation and ensure we are on the right track towards their long-term financial goals
• Build trusting relationships with our clients and educate them on our top-down portfolio strategy, their investments and important market events
• Respond and manage client communication while working directly with internal departments to fulfill client operational requests

Your Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in an Operational, Administrative, Client-Facing, or Finance setting
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Required to pass the Series 65 (we provide robust training and support once you start)
• A thoughtful consultative approach with an emphasis on client focus

Why Fisher Investments:

We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
• A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
• 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
• Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care
• This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.

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