Financial Advisor - Chattanooga

Financial Advisor

Location: Chattanooga

Job Summary

The Financial Advisor delivers financial planning services to client base utilizing resources provided by Raymond James Financial Services. This position serves as a point of contact for existing clients and proactively seeks new client relationships. The Financial Advisor reports to the WBT Wealth Management Manager and provides excellent service and support to team members and customers while demonstrating the Company’s values and supporting the mission.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver financial planning services to client base utilizing resources provided by Raymond James Financial Services
• Proactively seek new client relationships for wealth enhancement and financial planning services
• Utilize network and referrals to identify prospective clients and facilitate outreach
• Serve as point of contact for existing clients and initiate timely and ongoing communication as needed
• Promote established investment models and strategies that are suitable for targeted clients
• Embrace a team approach, as well as communicate and collaborate with other advisors and staff
• Adhere to all company and industry supervisory guidelines and policies
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, complying with continuing education requirements, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional associations
• Adhere to compliance with all FINRA/SEC and federal bank regulations and laws, including those for consumer protection and the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Program
• Attend training as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of financial planning and/or investment advisory experience
• Active Series 7 and 66 licenses
• Current Life & Health Insurance Licenses
• Clean U-4 and U-5 history
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) preferred
• Retention of current book goal: 60% with ability to achieve a smooth transition for existing book of business to Raymond James Financial Services
• Experience with servicing high net worth clients
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with relationship management and business development with exceptional follow-up skills
• Attention to detail, critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• High standards for integrity, honesty, professionalism, and work ethic
• Commitment to service excellence
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent organization and follow through
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability and willingness to work with purpose and a strong sense of urgency
• Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic
• Self-starter with a strong desire to exceed expectations
• Maintain confidentiality discretion
• Ability to interact with customers and employees in a friendly and professional manner
• Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve business objectives
• Participate in outside community activities as required working extended hours as needed
• Willing to grow and be challenged