About the role

  • Associate Financial Advisor developing expertise in financial planning and client service while supporting senior advisors at Duncan Financial Group. A role focused on building and managing client relationships and investment portfolios.

Responsibilities

  • Support senior advisors throughout the sales and advice delivery process
  • Develop and recommend portfolio and product solutions aligned with client risk tolerance, goals, and time horizon, in coordination with the senior advisor
  • Prepare illustrations, hypotheticals, and other client-facing deliverables
  • Execute trades to implement approved portfolio recommendations
  • Participate in or lead client meetings to present recommendations and deliver advice
  • Coordinate follow-up activities and hold clients accountable to agreed-upon action items
  • Document all client interactions and activities in Redtail
  • Attend company-sponsored client, prospect, and networking events
  • Generate new client opportunities through referrals, networking, and centers of influence
  • Track and document all prospecting, networking, and referral activity in HubSpot
  • Develop and execute a business plan to generate investment and life insurance sales in collaboration with the VP of Sales & Marketing and the marketing team
  • Conduct comprehensive financial assessments, including risk tolerance, goals, and timeframes
  • Perform case analysis and develop tailored financial and investment recommendations
  • Persuade clients to implement suitable advice and recommendations
  • Execute transactions on behalf of clients
  • Provide ongoing account service, answering client questions and delivering timely information
  • Monitor investment portfolios and recommend adjustments as needed
  • Assist clients with retirement, estate, and tax planning strategies
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and review meetings
  • Collaborate with external professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants) to deliver holistic financial solutions
  • Create and maintain a professional development plan aligned with career progression
  • Maintain all required licenses and certifications through continuing education and training

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in an investment advisory firm
  • Active FINRA Series 7 license required, along with a Series 65 or Series 66 (Series 63/65 combination)
  • Life, Accident & Health license preferred; must be willing to obtain within 90 days of employment
  • Experience using CRM platforms and/or agency management systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial information and present it clearly to clients
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills
  • Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality
  • Adherence to high ethical standards and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements
  • Ability to work evening hours as needed and travel locally.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health Insurance Plans (PPO, HSA, Copay Options)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Accident, Legal, Pet Insurance
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

Job title

Associate Financial Advisor

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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