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
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