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BMO U.S. · 3 weeks ago

Financial Advisor

BMO U.S. is a leading financial institution dedicated to creating lasting positive change for customers and communities. The Financial Advisor role involves building strong client relationships, providing customized investment advice, and managing client portfolios to meet financial goals.

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Responsibilities

Understanding financial markets and recognize when to provide clients advice
Builds trust and strong customer relationships by educating them on acceptable risks and performance expectations that help them achieve their financial goals
Maintains excellent client relationships and creates customized action plans to assist customers to achieve their financial goals
Responsible for the continued growth of the portfolio
Meet monthly sales goal
Outside Asset Gathering (i.e., prospecting from existing and net new clients)
Advice on Maturities
Uncovering uninvested opportunities
Manage direct client relationships and maintaining a group of clients with total assets of $100MM
Adhering to internal and FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Audit requirements
Investment Reviews
Developing Financial Plans
Solution Positioning
Protecting client Personal Information
Implementing further AML requirements on house and assigned accounts
Accuracy
Discipline order/confirmation
Determine need for the trade
Adhere to (BIC)Best Interest Contract for every recommendation
Be current and adapting the constantly changing regulatory environment
Possess strong knowledge and act as resource on software including LPL’s ClientWorks, SalesForce, and Moneyguide-Pro
Provide investment recommendations based off client suitability, time frame, and goals
Provides wealth and investment-related sales and service to BMO customers or prospects
Fulfills sales and service activities for the customer in accordance with approved procedures
Identifies and makes referrals to other business groups
Understanding and ability to explain Cost Basis, Tax documents, IRA (Individual Retirement Account) RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) withdrawals and early withdrawal penalties
Attest to client accounts and all regulatory sign offs
Authority to impact Investment Advice in accordance with the BIS offer and applicable securities regulations
This role has direct impact on the achievement of key business unit objectives

Qualification

Series 7 licenseSeries 66 licenseLifeHealth licenseFinancial industry experienceInvestment product expertiseClient relationship managementRisk assessmentFinancial planningAML complianceSalesforce proficiencyClientWorks knowledgeMoneyguide-Pro knowledge

Required

Active Series 7, 66 or 7, 63+65 and Life and Health are Required for this role
University Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of financial industry experience
U4 clear background check requirements
Continuing Education - FINRA and BMO administered

Benefits

Customizable benefits
Performance bonuses
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans

Company

BMO U.S.

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We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. We're a top ten bank in North America and have been serving our customers since 1817.

H1B Sponsorship

BMO U.S. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (11)
2023 (41)
2022 (22)
2021 (14)
2020 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mike Morton
Vice Chair U.S. Commercial Banking
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