Wealth Management Advisor - Sherman Oaks, CA

TIAA; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wealth Management Advisor to deepen client relationships and deliver tailored financial solutions. This role emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' unique needs and leveraging a collaborative approach to achieve their financial goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in an empowering environment, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement while managing a diverse book of business. With a strong focus on ethical practices and a dedication to client success, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial outcomes for clients, ensuring their confidence in retirement planning.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Superior retirement program

Health and wellness offerings

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing a book of business or equivalent experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate complex financial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with affluent clients to identify financial goals and develop recommendations.
• Build meaningful relationships and implement appropriate financial solutions.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Consultative Communication

Collaboration

Quantitative Analysis

Retirement Planning Selling

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

University Degree Preferred

Job description

Wealth Management Advisor
Supported with a robust array of resources and solutions, Advisors at TIAA spend their time deepening relationships with an established base of clients and organically growing their practice through referrals to deliver financial solutions that ignite the dreams of the people we exist to serve. We are proud that we've been recognized for being one of the world's most ethical companies and ranked by Diversity Inc as a Top 50 Company for diversity. We hire and develop Advisors who believe in our mission of helping our clients find confidence in retirement and who personify our values.

Key Skills

• Deeply curious with a demonstrated ability to uncover the needs of the client.
• Giving and receiving constructive feedback are hallmarks of your character.
• Unlocking the value of bringing people together to leverage their skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose is your north star.
• Manages time and resources efficiently and effectively to bring compounding value and excellence to our clients.
• Motivated by finding solutions, you maintain an entrepreneurial mindset in pursuit of growth.
• Takes tremendous pride in your knowledge of investment solutions and planning prowess to diagnose the needs of clients and propose solutions that fit each client's unique scenario, and unwavering work ethic.
• Thrives in an environment of empowerment and accountability, learns from mistakes, and applies the learning to drive performance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• The Wealth Management Advisor partners with affluent clients to identify their financial goals, analyze their financial landscape and develop recommendations that help them work towards well-defined financial objectives.
• Communicates complex financial solutions to clients, utilizing interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Builds meaningful and long-lasting relationships, developing and implementing appropriate financial solutions.
• All licenses must be obtained within 120 days from start date.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ years in a role with personal accountability and managing a book of business or equivalent experience; Required
• 5+ years building long-lasting relationships with affluent clients or equivalent experience; Required

FINRA Registrations

• SRC Indicator: Series 7; Series 63; Series 65; Series 66

Licenses and Certifications

• Life and Health Insurance License (Resident State) - Multiple Issuers required
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) - Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards preferred Or
• Chartered Financial Analyst - Level I - Chartered Financial Analyst Institute; If you do not have the CFP or CFA certification, TIAA will cover the cost of obtaining a CFP or CFA and increase your base salary upon successful completion; preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
8IC

Related Skills

• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Collaboration
• Consultative Communication
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Due Diligence
• Practice Management Strategy
• Prioritizes Effectively
• Quantitative Analysis
• Retirement Planning Selling
• Sales
• TIAA Products/Services Acumen
• Wealth Due Diligence
• Wealth Management

Anticipated Posting End Date: 2025-04-28

Advisors are eligible to participate in a competitive variable compensation package (paid on external sales, book of business, and balanced performance metrics) with material upside potential.

Actual 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.

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness, and work-life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional, and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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