Vice President, Financial Advisor

Wealth Enhancement Group; Walnut Creek, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

PTO 18 days

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wealth Enhancement Group is seeking a VP Financial Advisor to join our Walnut Creek, CA team. You will manage client relationships, lead the planning process, and help clients reach their financial goals with a planning-first approach.

Responsibilities include conducting annual reviews, sourcing prospects, closing leads, and mentoring junior team members within a collaborative, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree; business, finance, economics preferred.
• Series 7, 66 (BD/RIA) required.
• Series 65 (RIA Only) required.
• Substantial experience within the wealth management industry.
• Ability to source and convert prospects to clients and provide high-level planning-oriented service.
• Possess excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both oral & written).

Responsibilities

• Manage existing client relationships to WEG’s planning-based standard of identity.
• Facilitate the financial planning process.
• Discover a prospect or client’s values, goals and objectives.
• Understand their current financial situation.
• Engage them in the financial planning process.
• Prepare and conduct annual reviews, including both planning and investment topics.
• Ensure ongoing client support and communication.
• Source and close prospects.
• Proactively follow up with clients who have not implemented financial plan.
• Close leads provided by various WEG channels (Marketing, CRP, etc.).
• Create opportunities within your network.
• Drive referrals from existing clients.
• Mentor and train individuals on the team in technical areas of financial planning and client service.
• Educate on the Wealth Enhancement Group planning process.
• Educate on the overall financial planning matters.
• Participate in Wealth Enhancement Group trainings, educational events, coaching programs, and proficient in advisor/client facing technology.

Skills

Prospecting

Relationship management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Financial planning

Education

4-year degree (business/finance/economics preferred)

Series 7

Series 66

Series 65 (RIA only)

Wealth management experience

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.

Opportunity for a VP Financial Advisor

Wealth Enhancement Group has an exciting opportunity for a VP Financial Advisor to join our team in Walnut Creek, CA. This role is a key member of the advisory team and will help clients achieve their financial goals while providing service that exceeds client expectations. Our team members work together to meet company objectives for customer service quality, client retention and sales growth.

Salary and Benefits

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $125,000-$150,000, exclusive of commissions, bonuses and benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in our equity program. 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 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. 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.

Primary Job Functions

• Manage existing client relationships to WEG’s planning-based standard of identity
• Facilitate the financial planning process
• Discover a prospect or client’s values, goals and objectives
• Understand their current financial situation
• Engage them in the financial planning process
• Prepare and conduct annual reviews, including both planning and investment topics
• Ensures on going client support and communication
• Source and close prospects
• Proactively follow up with clients who have not implemented financial plan
• Close leads provided by various WEG channels (Marketing, CRP, etc.)
• Create opportunities within your network
• Drive referrals from existing clients
• Mentor and train individuals on the team in technical areas of financial planning and client service
• Educate on the Wealth Enhancement Group planning process
• Educate on the overall financial planning matters
• 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

• Requires a 4-year degree; business, finance, economics preferred
• Series 7, 66 (BD/RIA)
• Series 65 (RIA Only)
• Substantial experience within the wealth management industry
• Ability to source and convert prospects to clients and provide high-level planning-oriented service
• Possess excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both oral & written)
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Engagement in WEG, broader community and active participation in financial planning community

Comprehensive Benefits Offerings

• 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, 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.

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