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STRATOS · 1 day ago

Associate Advisor

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

3+ years exp

STRATOS is a Scottsdale based team of professionals dedicated to providing tailored wealth management advice. The Associate Advisor will work closely with the Lead Advisor to enhance client relationships, develop comprehensive financial plans, and improve client service experiences.

ConsultingFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work with the Lead Advisor to deliver impactful client meetings. This will entail preparation for meeting including presentations, report generation and client follow-up

Work with the Lead Advisor to develop a thorough understanding of each client's financial situation to develop and create comprehensive financial plans

Enhance the client service experience for clients by deepening the relationships and customizing solutions to helping achieve clients’ financial goals

Uncover additional investment opportunities through communicating with existing clients, current 401(k) and 403(b) participants and prospects

Continually work to improve processes and procedures and identify opportunities to provide enhanced client service

Help provide both verbal and written plans to communicate the recommended solutions following firm guidelines

Promote professional development by maintaining an in-depth understanding of financial planning, capital markets and the financial services industry

Stay abreast of significant changes or developments (e.g., taxation, regulatory, legal, competitive, and technical) within the fields of investments and financial services

Assist with the planning and implementation of 3-4 client appreciation events annually – which may be in the evenings or on the weekend

Maintain all required licenses and designations – strong focus on employee education

Qualification

Financial planningClient relationship managementFINRA Series 7 & 65CRM experienceLPL ClientWorks experienceMultitaskingPositive attitudeDetail orientedCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum of three years related financial planning and client relationship management experience with an RIA, wire house or insurance broker-dealer preferred OR a recent college graduate with a degree in financial planning

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study

FINRA Series 7 & 65 or willingness to obtain these licenses

Exceptional client relationship management skills - both internal and external client facing

Positive attitude with the ability to effectively manage change and adapt in a continual and rapidly changing environment

Be able to meet deadlines, be very detail oriented and strong client communication skills

Very organized with the ability to deviate from one project to another

Possess a strong work ethic and the ability to multitask

Accept feedback and constructive criticism well

Preferred

CRM experience (Redtail) a plus, or willingness to learn

LPL ClientWorks system experience is also a plus

Company

STRATOS

Headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, Stratos is an independent, partner-owned and operated financial services firm that works solely to facilitate the success of more than 350 independent financial advisors nationwide.

Founded in 2008

Beachwood, Ohio, USA

501-1000 employees