Wealth Advisor - Gesa Credit Union

LPL Financial; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 68,640 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a Wealth Advisor to join their team at Gesa Credit Union in Walla Walla, Washington. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive financial solutions while building strong relationships with branch staff and clients.

Candidates should have a minimum of two years of investment sales experience and a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), along with required FINRA licenses. The position offers a competitive salary, starting from $68,640 to $70,000, based on the applicant's skills, experience, and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years investment sales experience, preferably in a financial institution.
• Must maintain licenses and FINRA registrations.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite.

Responsibilities

• Deliver needs-based financial solutions by offering investment/insurance options.
• Build strong relationships with retail branch staff.
• Meet or exceed established sales goals while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Investment sales experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sales abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LPL Financial collaborates with credit unions to provide a comprehensive suite of financial services tailored to their clients' needs. This exciting opportunity at Gesa Credit Union invites you to join our employee advisor model as a Wealth Advisor with LPL Financial. Gesa's mission is to serve with understanding, earn trust through our integrity, inspire confidence by our knowledge, and work passionately for customer, community, and company success.

This role will require the employee to work on-site at a local branch.

Job Overview

A Wealth Advisor acts as a dedicated representative assigned to a specific branch (or multiple branches) to deliver Non-Deposit Investment Products (NDIPs) and services to the branch customers and prospective customer base. Serves as an advisor to provide an advice-based approach to financial solutions for an assigned book of business. Actively solicits new and existing investments and insurance solutions from retail client base designed to meet the individualized needs of each customer. Establish a strong partnership with Retail Branch Managers and Centers of Influence and maintain strong working relationships with all assigned Branches.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing a consultative, holistic approach, sales process, and assessment tools where appropriate.
• Providing comprehensive, needs-based financial solutions to clients by offering a range of investment/insurance solutions.
• Delivering needs-based, comprehensive financial solutions by offering a suitable and diversified set of brokerage, advisory, and insurance solutions to meet client needs and objectives.
• Employing ethical business practices to ensure full compliance of regulatory, broker dealer and institution requirements.
• Delivering a high quality customer service experience during each customer interaction.
• Building strong relationships with retail branch staff, supporting and motivating their referral efforts. Developing a complete understanding of the core institution products to support cross‑selling opportunities and to generate referrals back to the institution where appropriate.
• Meet or exceed established sales goals for assigned territory while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations governing products and services.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years investment sales experience (preferably in a financial institution).
• Must maintain Licenses and FINRA registrations: Active State Applicable Life Insurance License, Active Series 7 Registration, Active Series 63 Registration (if required by the state of hire), Active Series 65 or 66.
• Registration (If required by the state of hire. If required by state of hire and not active, must acquire within the first six months of hire).
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite, including Power Point and applications specific to the broker dealer.

Preferences

• Demonstrated ability to sell products and services to investment clients; evidence of strong sales results.
• Broad knowledge of characteristics and needs of clients and partners within the bank‑based investment market space.
• Excellent knowledge of investment/insurance products and financial planning.

Core Competencies

• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess strong organization skills.
• Excellent customer service and business focus with a great attention to detail.
• Effective research and analysis skills.

Pay Range: 68640 - 70000

The salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location. This position is also eligible to earn sales incentive compensation.