Wealth Advisor Associate

Truist; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Truist in Duluth, GA is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to support two or more Wealth Advisors in delivering comprehensive advice to high net worth clients. You will help identify prospects, develop pitch books, and deepen client relationships in a fast-paced team environment.

Work with a range of wealth solutions, coordinate with advisory teams, and apply personal financial planning concepts. After 18–24 months, you’re expected to progress to a Wealth Advisor role with a growing book of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong networking, business development and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation abilities.
• Must obtain and maintain required licenses within 130 days.
• Proven ability to thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist multiple Wealth Advisors to identify new prospects and deepen client relationships.
• Coordinate delivery of wealth solutions and create pitch books.
• Provide high-level financial planning and advice for affluent clients.
• Support business development with internal and external partners.
• Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory controls.
• Progress toward Wealth Advisor role after 18–24 months.

Skills

Networking

Relationship building

Communication

Team collaboration

Work ethic

Microsoft Office

Licenses and FINRA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

MS Office

Regulatory licenses

Job description

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Job Description

Responsible for working with two or more Wealth Advisors to enable the delivery of advice and solutions to high net worth clients, identify new prospects, and develop new business. Client assets under management range from $1M+, $5MM+, and $20MM+ and include some of the most complex relationships within Truist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist multiple Wealth Advisors in a select geography. Responsible for proactively helping identify new Wealth prospects for the team, develop pitch books, developing and deepening client relationships through needs-based, high-level client service and delivery of the full suite of Truist Wealth solutions.
• Work in close partnership with Truist Wealth Advisor teammates to coordinate comprehensive wealth management advice and solutions by utilizing objective and sound personal financial planning and financial advisory concepts to provide an integrated delivery of a broad range of wealth products and services to affluent and high net worth individuals.
• Focus on identifying prospects for the Advisor teams to support business development efforts to include both internal and external partners.
• Participates in a "One Team" approach to deliver the full suite of Truist Wealth solutions
• Continuously acts as a culture champion that is aligned with Truist’ s Purpose, Mission and Values
• Works with Advisor team to proactively establish and maintain mutually beneficial business relationships with internal and external centers of influence such as the CCB, CIG, and other Truist teams as well as the regional leadership team, local advisory board members, outside Certified Public Accountants (CPA), attorneys, civic associations and other individuals and organizations to enhance the marketing efforts of the team
• Stays updated and abreast of changing economic, legal, financial planning, investment trends and general market and business issues impacting affluent clients. Serve as a personal financial planning/advisory resource for clients, their attorneys and CPAs
• Maintain appropriate legal, operating and regulatory controls to manage risk and compliance
• Works within the existing audit, compliance and regulatory framework in order to ensure a high quality, compliant portfolio of relationships and business practices
• Using sound judgment on expense and operational efficiency
• Participate and complete in all required in-person, on-line and virtual training sessions.
• It is the expectation that individuals in this role will progress to a Wealth Advisor role, managing a book of business, after 18 to 24 successful months as a Wealth Advisor Associate.

Required Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree required with an overall minimum 3.0 GPA
• Great networking business development and relationship building skills
• Strong work ethic and strong drive to succeed; competitive, self-motivated and results-oriented
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Must successfully obtain and maintain the following licenses during the first 130 days of the program: SIE, Series 7, 63, 65, Life, Health, Variable
• FINRA: Maintains proper licenses including Series 7, Series 66, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam as applicable Life, Health, and Variable insurance licenses. Candidates will have 60 days from their start date to transfer, or 100 days from their start date to acquire, all of the registrations and licenses required for this position. Ensures that appropriate continuing education requirements are met where needed
• Ability to thrive and actively participate on a team
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
• Must be SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act compliant within 30 days of employment in this role, including new or transfer of registration, and applicable NMLS acceptable background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Economics

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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