Senior Wealth Advisor

M&T Bank Corporation; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 154,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is seeking a Wealth Advisor responsible for growing and managing a book of high-net-worth clients through comprehensive wealth planning.

You will lead the client relationship team, coordinate with advisors, and develop strategies to meet revenue goals while upholding regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive sales experience in financial services; CFP/CTFA/CPA/MBA/JD are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field.
• Minimum 9 years of sales experience in the financial services industry, or 13 years with related education/experience.
• Proven track record of implementing wealth management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the client relationship team to ensure access to all resources and solutions.
• Collaborate with Client Managers, CustomCredit, Investment Advisors and Trust Officers to assess client goals and determine wealth solutions.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow the client base and revenue.
• Manage pipeline and ensure opportunities move through the sales cycle to meet targets.
• Adhere to compliance and risk controls and promote the firm’s fiduciary culture.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Financial planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFP designation

CTFA designation

CPA designation

MBA

JD

Job description

Overview

Accountable for a revenue goal met through the acquisition of new clients from internal and external sources, and the retention and expansion of a book of business. Consults and coordinates on the delivery of solutions for a comprehensive wealth management strategy for individuals, business owners, and/or families.

Primary Responsibilities

Leads the client relationship team and has overall responsibility for assuring the client has access to all resources and solutions of the firm. Work closely with Client Managers, CustomCredit, Investment Advisors and Trust Officers to assess client's current financial situation, goals and objectives to determine solutions through the financial planning process. Prioritize short term and long term needs of the client based on the analysis. Responsible for leading the development of sales strategies to grow client base. Promote and sell the full array of financial services distributed by the Company to current and new clients. Coordinates team communication and activities. Recommend ideas, suggestions and alternative wealth solutions by utilizing a team of specialists as applicable. Responsible for managing pipeline and activities to assure appropriate number of prospect opportunities are in pipeline and moving through sales cycle to meet sales goal. Implement and deliver specific solutions. Leads client relationship review discussion with committee. Manage and review the relationship on an ongoing basis to ensure client goals and objectives are achieved. Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Responsible for meeting and maintaining registration requirements under the Federal SAFE Act. Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities

As the manager for a book of client relationships, the Wealth Advisor is responsible and accountable for coordinating activities of the relationship team (IAs, FAs, PBs, WSs, etc), and ultimately responsible for growth and retention of that client base. The Wealth Advisor is focused on the profitable expansion of our fee revenue while maintaining the highest ethical standards and adhering to our fiduciary culture. Accountable for revenue growth including the acquisition of new business and the ongoing relationship management, growth and retention of our existing clients.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years’ sales experience in the financial services industry, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ sales experience in the high net worth or ultra high net worth client segment Proven track record of implementing wealth management strategies

Education and Experience Preferred

Securities licensing, CFP, CTFA, CPA designation MBA (Master’s degree in Business Administration) or JD (Juris Doctor)

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $153,700.00 - $256,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, NewYork. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long‑lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.