Wealth & Portfolio Specialist

Company Overview:

Steward Partners Global Advisory is an employee-owned, full-service leading independent private financial services firm, with professionals delivering multifaceted financial solutions and comprehensive service to our client’s and their families.

Steward Partners Global Advisory caters to family, institutional and multigenerational investors delivering comprehensive wealth planning and investment strategy implementation, professional asset management services, private banking, institutional consulting, international advisory and business solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive client service with an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Position Overview:

The Wealth & Portfolio Specialist is a client facing role responsible for partnering with a Financial Advisor or team of Financial Advisors in independently analyzing portfolio’s and developing solutions and strategies for clients alongside directly maintaining operational and administrative activities for the team. In addition, the Wealth & Portfolio Specialist can solicit business on behalf of the Financial Advisor. The Wealth & Portfolio Specialist has primary duties which include those directly related to management or general business operations, and the exercise of discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Portfolio Research & Design (on behalf of Financial Advisor/Team):

· Independently trade and rebalance model portfolios

· Independently develop asset allocation models and strategies along with being responsible for implementation strategy

· Independently review and develop recommendations for the FA/Team as to the appropriate benchmarks for the current asset allocation

· Provide and maintain written justification for the changes that we have made to model portfolio

· Analyze and use discretion to recommend replacements for ETFs, mutual funds and alternative investments

· Analyze annuity holdings and use discretion to make appropriate changes if necessary, to the underlying positions

· Build prospect portfolio proposals and create portfolio recommendations

· Preparing portfolio reviews, participate in client meetings with Financial Advisor to discuss investment strategy options

Financial Planning

· Use Goal Planning & Monitoring (GPM) to analyze the financial situation of clients and prospects in order to identify potential gaps and risks in their current planning strategies, taking into account investment goals and limitations

· Based on GPM analysis, design and present strategic wealth planning recommendations to clients and prospects on behalf of the Financial Advisor/Team exercising discretion to make updates as necessary

· Educate clients and prospects on different financial planning investment strategies, guidelines, and regulations

· Discover potential investment opportunities related to the client’s planning process

Client Development & Management

· Partner with the Advisor in developing business plans and marketing strategies including the independently identifying and targeting prospective clients and/or creating or planning the content of seminars

· Establishes and cultivates relationships with new clients and proactively helps to resolve issues using independent judgment to determine the appropriate actions/resolutions required

· Uses discretion to determine the appropriate products and services to provide guidance on to clients

· Provides clients with market and stock research assistance

· Independently develops, implements and communicates new team procedures, products and portfolio enhancements to clients

· Cultivates and develops relationships with Raymond James teams and departments

· Perform administrative duties that guide and assist Financial Advisors in daily business practices, including direct business operational functions which include but are not limited to, telephone coverage, business travel arrangements, coordination of client meetings and file & calendar maintenance

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business or in related field is preferred

· Minimum of 5 years work experience in a field relevant to the position required

· Active FINRA Series 7 and 66 or 63 and 65 licenses required

· CFP designation is required, CFA a plus

· Effective written and verbal communications skills

· Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills

· Team player with the ability to collaborate with others

· Knowledge of applicable compliance rules and regulations and firm policies

· Highly detail-oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks

· Strong presentation skills, including ability to create polished PowerPoint presentations

· Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to defined deadlines

· Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Reports To:
Market Business Director

Location:
Pinckneyville, IL

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Financial Services: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Series 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) (Required)

Work Location: In person