Junior Financial Advisor: Mentored Growth in Wealth Planning

Kirkby, Phelan & Associates; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Licensing support

CFP designation support

Health reimbursement arrangement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, a tax, accounting, and financial services firm affiliated with LPL Financial, seeks a motivated Junior Financial Advisor to join our advisory team in an in-office role. You will support senior advisors, work directly with clients on financial planning, and help grow a book of business alongside our tax and accounting professionals.

Ideal candidates have about two years of relevant experience, have completed the SIE exam, and are pursuing licenses (Series 65/66 or

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of experience in financial services or related advisory role.
• SIE Exam required.
• Series 65 or 66 license required (or Series 7 & 66); licensure pursued encouraged.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field.
• Working toward CFP designation (support provided).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with client-service mindset.
• Detail-oriented with organizational and time-management skills.
• Familiar with financial planning software, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Able to collaborate in a team-based advisory environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior advisors in preparing and delivering financial plans and investment reviews.
• Meet with clients to gather financial information and understand goals.
• Identify planning opportunities by working with tax and accounting teams.
• Prepare account paperwork and onboarding for new clients.
• Conduct research on investment products and market trends.
• Participate in client reviews and grow client-facing responsibilities.
• Maintain records in CRM and portfolio systems.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and platform updates.

Skills

SIE Exam

Series 65/66

Series 7

Finance degree

CRM experience

MS Office

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Financial planning software

Job description

Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, a tax, accounting, and financial services firm affiliated with LPL Financial, seeks a motivated Junior Financial Advisor to join our advisory team in an in-office role. You will support senior advisors, work directly with clients on financial planning, and help grow a book of business alongside our tax and accounting professionals.

Ideal candidates have about two years of relevant experience, have completed the SIE exam, and are pursuing licenses (Series 65/66 or