First Merchants Bank is seeking an Associate Financial Advisor to join our team! This position will facilitate the sale and service of securities, annuities, registered investment advisory products and life insurance to qualified clients. Expand client relationships by emphasizing the origination of new business, expanding current business and providing excellent product delivery and service. Recommendations made are consistent with the company’s mission statement utilizing an explicit standard of care focusing on the clients best interests.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate sales appointments, make presentations and complete all necessary paperwork on successful sales, including the deposits into the designated Broker/Dealer sweep account.
- Initiate paperwork involving cancellations, surrenders and/or partial withdrawals.
- Maintain effective relationships with financial institution branch personnel in assigned territory; includes facilitating meetings, answering questions and leading training efforts with branch personnel as needed.
- Meet activity and production goals as established, including developing within existing book of business.
- Continuously work to establish and enhance existing customer and business referral relationships.
- Provide a broad range of investment solutions and products to help meet customer goals and offer in-depth guidance through Financial Planning services.
- Comply with all of the rules, regulations and policies of the designated broker/dealer, all state and federal securities regulators and self-regulatory agencies.
- Respond timely to client and prospect requests.
- Assist in the development of an annual sales plan.
- Collaborate with customers to review personal financial goals and provide consultation on investment portfolio.
- Process security transactions through the designated Broker/Dealer as requested by customer.
- Maintain proper documentation, paperwork and files required. Comply with applicable laws and regulations and maintain various compliance files; including advertising, complaint and correspondences.
- Participate in civic activities to promote growth and development in the community and a positive image for the bank.
- Participate in special projects and perform other responsibilities as required.
To be successful in this position, we require the following:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
- A minimum of one (1) year of banking, securities sales, annuity sales or related experience.
- Series 7, Series 63 & 65 License and applicable state insurance license within the first six (6) months of employment.
The following would be a plus:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
- Securities sales, annuity sales, or related experience.
- Ability to seek and obtain professional designations including but not limited to CFP, CFA, CIMA, AIF, CRC, or CWS.
First Merchants offers the following:
- Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Additional Benefits
A little about us:
First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.
Our Vision is:
To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.
Our Mission is:
To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.
Our Team:
"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."
Apply today to begin your career with us!
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What We Do
First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME.
First Merchants offers customers broad financial services throughout locations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan providing:
• Commercial Banking (business) – checking, treasury management, card services, financing, loans, electronic banking, online and mobile banking.
• Personal Banking (consumer) – checking, savings, CDs, mortgages, loans, IRAs, HSAs, online and mobile banking.
• Private Wealth Advisors - trusts, investments, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, pension plans, cross-tested plans, cash balance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and succession planning.
First Merchants is committed to customers by:
• Developing strong relationships.
o As financial advisors – our professionals listen and provide solutions
o The tenure of our professionals averages eight years, meaning you will enjoy continuity of service
o We hire local professionals from the communities we serve
• Customers benefit from local decision making.
o Decisions are made faster
o The process is streamlined, with each customer having a single point of contact.
o Our financial professionals are empowered to develop tailored solutions.
• The local communities we serve benefit from First Merchants’ involvement and support.
