Personal Financial Advisor

W3Global; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor in Leawood, KS to provide comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and businesses. You will meet with clients, develop tailored strategies, and manage portfolios in a full-time, on-site role.

The ideal candidate has strong investment knowledge, exceptional relationship management, analytical skills, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and fiduciary standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Experience providing financial planning and investment advisory services.
• Experience managing client relationships and conducting in-person client meetings.
• Experience developing and presenting financial plans.
• Experience with portfolio management and investment recommendations.
• Experience working within a regulated financial services or registered investment advisor environment.
• CFP®, CFA®, or other relevant advanced designations are beneficial.
• Licenses such as Series 7, Series 66, and applicable state insurance licenses are preferred/required based on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Meet with individual and business clients to understand their financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment timelines.
• Develop comprehensive and customized financial and investment strategies.
• Prepare and present financial plans and recommendations to clients.
• Provide ongoing financial guidance based on clients' changing needs and objectives.
• Manage and regularly review client investment portfolios.
• Monitor market conditions, investment performance, and client risk profiles.
• Make investment recommendations consistent with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.
• Evaluate and adjust strategies as appropriate based on market conditions and client circumstances.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Conduct regular in-person client meetings and financial reviews.
• Clearly communicate financial concepts, investment strategies, and recommendations.
• Address client questions and provide responsive, professional service.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of client interactions, recommendations, and financial plans.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements and firm policies.
• Adhere to fiduciary responsibilities and professional ethical standards.
• Maintain organized client records and documentation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and industry education.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support client needs.
• Stay current on financial products, investment strategies, market developments, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial planning

Portfolio management

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fiduciary responsibilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

CFP®, CFA®, or other relevant advanced designations beneficial

Tools

Series 7

Series 66

State insurance licenses

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Advisor to provide comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services to individual and business clients.

Role: Financial Advisor

Location: Leawood, KS

Work Type: Full-Time, On-Site

We are seeking an experienced Financial Advisor to provide comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services to individual and business clients.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for meeting with clients, understanding their financial goals and risk tolerance, developing tailored financial strategies, managing client portfolios, and providing ongoing investment guidance.

This role is ideal for a client-focused financial professional who combines strong investment knowledge with excellent relationship management, analytical skills, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and fiduciary standards.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field required.
• Experience providing financial planning and investment advisory services.
• Experience managing client relationships and conducting in-person client meetings.
• Experience developing and presenting financial plans.
• Experience with portfolio management and investment recommendations.
• Experience working within a regulated financial services or registered investment advisor environment.
• CFP®, CFA®, or other relevant advanced designations are beneficial.
• Relevant licenses and registrations such as Series 7, Series 66, and applicable state insurance licenses are preferred/required based on responsibilities.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of financial planning, investment products, and portfolio management.
• Ability to develop and explain tailored financial strategies to clients.
• Strong understanding of investment risk, market conditions, and financial analysis.
• Solid analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong client relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance, ethical standards, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Proficiency with financial planning software, CRM systems, and standard office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and prioritize responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Advisory

• Meet with individual and business clients to understand their financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment timelines.
• Develop comprehensive and customized financial and investment strategies.
• Prepare and present financial plans and recommendations to clients.
• Provide ongoing financial guidance based on clients' changing needs and objectives.

Investment & Portfolio Management

• Manage and regularly review client investment portfolios.
• Monitor market conditions, investment performance, and client risk profiles.
• Make investment recommendations consistent with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.
• Evaluate and adjust strategies as appropriate based on market conditions and client circumstances.

Client Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Conduct regular in-person client meetings and financial reviews.
• Clearly communicate financial concepts, investment strategies, and recommendations.
• Address client questions and provide responsive, professional service.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of client interactions, recommendations, and financial plans.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements and firm policies.
• Adhere to fiduciary responsibilities and professional ethical standards.
• Maintain organized client records and documentation.

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Participate in ongoing professional development and industry education.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support client needs.
• Stay current on financial products, investment strategies, market developments, and regulatory requirements.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position based in Leawood, KS.
• Regular in-person interaction with individual and business clients.
• Collaborative environment involving internal teams and external financial partners.
• Opportunity to build and manage long-term client relationships.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a client-facing Financial Advisor with strong financial planning and investment knowledge who can independently meet with clients, assess their financial situations, develop customized strategies, explain recommendations clearly, and manage ongoing client relationships.

Candidates should be comfortable with portfolio management, investment products, financial planning, compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities, while also possessing the communication skills necessary to build long-term client trust.