Vice President, Financial Advisor

Wealth Enhancement; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401k with match

Paid time off

HSA with employer contribution

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wealth Enhancement seeks a Vice President, Financial Advisor to join our Minneapolis-based team. This hybrid role focuses on delivering high-touch financial guidance to clients referred through custodial channels, collaborating with new clients to define goals and craft personalized plans.

The position combines relationship management, planning leadership, and strategic client service in a growth-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business, finance, economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 consecutive years as a registered representative (IAR) with a Series 65 or 7/66 or advanced designation.
• Experience with complex financial planning (including tax, alternative investments, trust and estate).
• Ability to convert prospects to clients and provide high-level planning-oriented service to a fast-growing book of business.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; familiar with Salesforce and Support Org functionality.
• Able to travel locally to meet clients and attend meetings at various locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and assist with management of complex clients to the WEG planning-based standard of identity.
• Facilitate the financial planning process.
• Understand clients' current financial situation.
• Engage clients in the financial planning process.
• Prepare and conduct annual reviews, including planning and investment topics.
• Assist the RVP to help close prospective clients; drive referrals from existing clients.
• Present financial advice or plan to clients and analyze investments and policies.
• Place trades and manage accounts; participate in Wealth Enhancement Group trainings and proficiency with advisor/client facing technology.

Skills

Client relationships

Complex financial planning

Prospect conversion

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)

Series 65 or 7/66 designation

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce

Job description

About Wealth Enhancement

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 90,000 households from our over 175 offices - and growing - nationwide.

Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.

Job Description

We are seeking a Vice President, Financial Advisor to join a growing team focused on serving clients referred through custodial channels. This role will partner with new clients to understand their goals, provide thoughtful financial guidance, and deliver a strong, high-touch client experience. This is a hybrid position based in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area, with a flexible schedule that includes client and prospect meetings.

We select our initial compensation target using national compensation survey data. When we make an offer, we then factor in things like tenure, performance, and geographic location to come up with the most accurate numbers. The expected pay range for this position is $200k - $250k annually. This range reflects a base salary and variable compensation; the company in good faith believes it would pay in this range for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within this range will depend on your qualifications, skills, and credentials, educational and professional experience and actual compensation will depend on your productivity and sales numbers and can be below or exceed the range. A full benefits suite is offered, including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid time off and other benefits.

Primary Job Functions

Manage client relationships and assist with management of complex clients to the WEG planning-based standard of identity

• Facilitate the financial planning process
• Understand their current financial situation
• Engage them in the financial planning process
• Prepare and conduct annual reviews, including both planning and investment topics

Assist the RVP to help close prospective clients

• Assist the RVP to help close leads provided by various WEG channels (Marketing, CRP, etc.)
• Create opportunities within your network
• Drive referrals from existing clients

Manage client relationships and client service as needed

• Take meeting notes and promptly enter into the CRM
• Present financial advice or plan to client
• Analyze client’s current investments and insurance policies
• Placing trades and account management
• Participate in Wealth Enhancement Group trainings, educational events, coaching programs, and proficient in advisor/client facing technology
• Adherence to the Wealth Enhancement Group’s Corporate Communication Strategy and in good compliance standing

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in business; finance, economics or related
• Minimum 5 consecutive years as a registered representative (IAR) holding a Series 65 or 7/ 66 or advanced designation
• Experience with complex financial planning (including tax, alternative investments, trust and estate)
• Ability to convert prospects to clients and provide high-level planning-oriented service to a fast-growing book of business
• Possess excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both oral & written)
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Support Org functionality
• Able to travel locally to meet clients and attend meetings at various locations

Comprehensive Benefits Offerings

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. You may be eligible to participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:

• Training and professional development
• Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
• Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
• Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
• 401k with match and profit sharing
• Wellness programs and resources
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• 18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
• 12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
• Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)

Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process

Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700

Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify

OSHA Requirements: This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.

Wealth Enhancement may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All AI-supported evaluations are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure accuracy and fairness. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.