Wealth Advisor & Investment Planning

First-Merchants-Bank; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

Job summary

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Financial Advisor to join our team to sell and service securities, annuities, registered investment advisory products and life insurance to qualified clients.

Expand client relationships by originating new business, expanding current business and delivering excellent product delivery and service with a focus on the client's best interests. Licenses and a driver’s license are required, with relevant securities experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of three (3) years of securities sales, annuity sales or related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Series 7, Series 63 and 65 or Series 66 licenses as well as an applicable state insurance license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sales appointments, make presentations and complete all necessary paperwork on successful sales; including the deposits into the designated broker/dealer sweep account.
• Initiate paperwork involving cancellations, surrenders and/or partial withdrawals.
• Maintain effective relationships with financial institution branch personnel in assigned territory; includes facilitating meetings, answering questions and leading training efforts with branch personnel as needed.
• Meet activity and production goals as established; includes development within existing book of business.
• Continuously work to establish and enhance existing customer and business referral relationships.
• Provide a broad range of investment solutions and products to help meet customer goals and offer in-depth guidance through financial planning services.
• Comply with all rules, regulations and policies of the designated broker/dealer, regulators and self-regulatory organizations.
• Respond timely to client and prospect requests.
• Assist in the development of an annual sales plan.
• Collaborate with clients to review personal financial goals and provide consultation on investment portfolio.
• Process security transactions through the designated broker/dealer as requested by clients.
• Maintain proper documentation and files to comply with laws and internal policies.
• Participate in civic activities to promote growth and a positive image for the bank.
• Participate in special projects and perform other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Sales

Financial services

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Series 7/63/65 or 66 licenses

State insurance license

Job description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Financial Advisor to join our team to sell and service securities, annuities, registered investment advisory products and life insurance to qualified clients.

Expand client relationships by originating new business, expanding current business and delivering excellent product delivery and service with a focus on the client's best interests. Licenses and a driver’s license are required, with relevant securities experience preferred.