What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Advisor position at Forest Hills Financial Group?
Financial Advisor - Forest Hills Financial Group - Melville, NY
Are you starting to think about a change? Do you feel dissatisfied and unfulfilled with your impact in your current job?
Consider becoming a part of the Forest Hills Financial Group (a member of the Guardian Network) team as a Financial Advisor where you can help people and businesses reach their financial objectives.
You’ll show clients where they are today and help guide their decisions for a better tomorrow while providing the appropriate financial tools and support. This may sound exciting and scary all at the same time. Don’t worry, we don’t expect you to know everything on day one. That’s why you’ll receive in-depth training and work with industry experienced professionals until you’re ready to be on your own.
We’re looking to grow our team with those who share our passion and values.
You possess…
- A passion for helping others and making a positive impact in your community.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and desire to own a business that provides the ability to integrate your life and work – on your terms.
- A lifelong learner mentality with a desire to continue growing professionally.
- Self-motivation, a confident personality, high integrity, and a strong desire to succeed.
What you’ll be doing…
- Working with clients to understand their goals, concerns, and current financial information.
- Analyzing information to create a strategy with appropriate products and services.
- Developing and maintaining a base of clients who value your input and guidance.
- Working with clients to keep their financial strategies current and aligned with their goals, building relationships with clients that will last for years.
What we provide…
- Tools and technology to help you appropriately gather, manage, and service your clients.
- Development and training—locally, virtually, and nationally—to support your educational needs.
- Tools and resources to help you market and grow your practice and communicate efficiently with your current and potential clients.
- Mentorship and joint-work opportunities.
- Superior service and support.
- A competitive benefits package including Defined Benefit Plan, 401(k) with Match and Roth options, health, and dental insurance and more.
- Leadership and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
The Guardian FR contract includes a draw and start-up compensation to help you transition into the business. Inexperienced FRs in their first four years earn $90K to $100K per year on average, including first year and renewal commissions; renewal commissions begin in year two.
Requirements
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
Four-year college degree
Obtain appropriate licensing
Who we are…
Guardian has been helping people protect their future and secure their lives for more than 160 years. Every day, we serve 29 million people by helping them and their families pursue financial confidence and well-being in life, health, and wealth. We help families find financial confidence and help people plan for retirement. We help companies take care of their employees. And we help both recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. The Guardian Network® is a network of preferred providers authorized to offer products of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY and its subsidiaries. Guardian® is a registered trademark of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Copyright © 2025 The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America 2 7606299.1(Exp.2/27)
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000