Wealth Financial Advisor

CAPTRUST; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities.

Health, dental, and vision coverage;

Company-paid life, disability; 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

CAPTRUST is seeking a Financial Advisor to build a holistic wealth management practice, delivering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and risk management to retirement plan participants, individuals, families, and business owners. You will guide clients toward their short- and long-term financial goals with integrity and attentive service.

Responsibilities include developing client relationships, providing ongoing planning and reviews, educating participants, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Series 65 license or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• At least 4 years in wealth management, financial planning, or related sales.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships and manage new client accounts.
• Provide ongoing financial planning and investment management.
• Conduct regular reviews of financial plans and portfolios.
• Educate retirement plan participants on planning concepts.
• Build networks with referral sources and external partners.
• Travel as needed to serve clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

4-year college degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

GAP analysis tools

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Job description

Join Our Team as a Financial Advisor at CAPTRUST!

Who Are We Looking For?

Are you passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals? CAPTRUST is seeking a dedicated Financial Advisor to build and manage a holistic wealth management practice. You'll provide comprehensive financial planning, investment management solutions, and risk management to retirement plan participants, individual investors, families, and business owners. Your role will be pivotal in guiding clients towards their short and long-term financial aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Develop Client Relationships: Identify, establish, and manage new client relationships.
• Provide Financial Planning: Offer ongoing financial planning and investment management services.
• Conduct Reviews: Regularly review and update financial plans and portfolios.
• Educate Participants: Provide financial planning and education to retirement plan participants.
• Build Networks: Develop relationships with referral sources, centers of influence, and external partners.
• Travel: Be prepared to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: 4-year college degree preferred but not required.
• Licenses: Series 65 or must obtain within 90 days of start date.
• Experience: At least 4 years sales and related industry experience in wealth management, financial planning, and investment vehicles.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, including public speaking, and excellent interpersonal skills. Analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities are essential.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, GAP analysis tools, and vendor website navigation.

What can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?

Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There’s a reason for it; it’s a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.

Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:

• Employee ownership opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, employer 401(k) plan and company match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental plans subject to plan terms.
• Company‑paid benefits such as life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL).

Compensation

Long term and unlimited based on production! To start, salary range $90,000 to $100,000 (plus bonus) depending on experience and geography. As your practice grows, your salary will be maintained for two years transitioning to a production‑based payout in year three. Salary will be replaced by payout on production in year three. Long‑term, the upside opportunities are at the top of the financial services industry – including equity ownership. Come build your business within the CAPTRUST framework! Also interested in advisors with books of business and willing to grow. Compensation relative to experience.

How do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?

We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.

Are you the next brick?

To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:

• Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships.
• Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy‑to‑understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information.
• A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges.
• Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us.
• An other‑centered mindset.
• Integrity through maintaining objectivity.

EEO/Diversity Statement

At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.

It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions), gender, race (including hair texture or hairstyles associated with race), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, uniformed service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This is a posting for a general FA applicant pool. This posting has no closing date.