Wealth Management Advisor - Champaign, IL

TIAA; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-flex work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Top-tier retirement plan

Robust professional development

Job summary

Nuveen seeks a Wealth Management Advisor in Champaign, IL, to grow and manage a high-net-worth client book. You will serve as the primary contact, delivering tailored financial strategies and fiduciary guidance while expanding relationships and leveraging TIAA's wealth capabilities.

You will work in a hybrid-flex environment, requiring FINRA licensing within 120 days and appropriate life/health licenses. Base salary ranges from $100,000 to $110,000 per year, with additional incentive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a book of business with affluent clients.
• Licenses: FINRA Series 7/63; Series 65 or 66; Life and Health Insurance licensed within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deepen relationships with an established book of high-net-worth clients.
• Act as fiduciary and deliver tailored financial strategies.
• Collaborate with internal specialists to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationships

Collaboration

Consultative Communication

Retirement Planning

Sales

Wealth Management

Education

FINRA Series 7 & 63; Series 65 or 66

Life and Health Insurance License

CFP or CFA Level I

Job description

## Wealth Management Advisor - Champaign, ILApply: Hybrid Flex: Champaign, IL - 301 N. Neil Street (ES): Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: January 31, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R261000349**Rooted in Mission. Powered by Your Practice.**As a **Wealth Management Advisor**, you will develop a high-quality wealth management practice by managing and deepening relationships with an established book of high-net-worth clients. You will:* Partner with clients to understand their goals and deliver tailored financial strategies, always acting as a fiduciary and in their best interests* Serve as the primary financial contact, navigating complex situations and guiding clients through and into retirement* Proactively grow your practice by expanding existing relationships and engaging TIAA's full wealth management capabilities* Collaborate with internal specialists to deliver comprehensive recommendations and anticipate client needs* Bring a thoughtful, creative, and entrepreneurial approach to practice growth — always centered on what's best for your clients**The Experience You Bring****Required:*** 5+ years of experience managing a book of business and building long-lasting relationships with affluent clients* Deep knowledge of investment solutions and financial planning* Exceptional people skills - engage clients with authenticity, build trust naturally, and always act in their best interests* Solutions-oriented mindset with the drive to make a meaningful difference in clients' financial lives* Thrives with both autonomy and accountability* FINRA Series 7 and Series 63; Series 65 or 66* Life and Health Insurance License — all licenses must be obtained within 120 days of start date**Preferred:*** Life and Health Insurance License (Resident State) Multiple Issuers required* Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I. If you do not currently hold either designation, TIAA will cover the cost of obtaining one and increase your base salary upon successful completion**Rewarding the Practice You Build**This is a sales role — in addition to base salary, you are eligible for a competitive variable compensation package tied to your book of business, sales performance, and key performance metrics. Your total compensation extends well beyond base salary and grows as your practice grows. As you continue to build and expand your practice, you'll have the opportunity for promotion that can unlock additional compensation enhancements along the way.TIAA offers an industry-leading benefits package including a top-tier retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid-flex work arrangements, and robust professional development resources — because taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our clients.Related SkillsBusiness Development, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Consultative Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Practice Management Strategy, Prioritizes Effectively, Retirement Planning Selling, Sales, TIAA Products/Services Acumen, Wealth Due Diligence, Wealth Management**Anticipated Posting End Date:**2027-01-31Base Pay Range: $100,000/yr - $110,000/yrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).