Financial Advisor Assistant

About Wealth Enhancement Group

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 61,000 households from our over 100 offices - and growing - nationwide.

Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.

Our Columbia, MD office is looking for a Financial Advisor Assistant to fulfill three main objectives: Client Relationship Management, Client Reviews & Follow-up, and Portfolio Management. The Financial Advisor Assistant works closely with the Financial Advisors (FAs) to provide clients with the best possible service.

This in an on-site position. The salary target for this role is $59,000-$65,000, depending on experience.

We select our initial compensation target using national compensation survey data. When we make an offer, we then factor in things like tenure, performance, and geographic location to come up with the most accurate numbers. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We’re big on open conversations, so, let’s have one.

Primary Job Functions

Client Relationship Management

• Work with lead advisor to maintain client communication regarding cash flow needs, portfolio changes, and key financial planning items

• Handle client requests, determine what needs to be done; escalate to the advisor or resolve issue

• Assist in financial plan development using financial planning software

• Maintain CRM database on all client interactions including planned interactions

Client Reviews and Follow Up

• Gather client data, prepare reviews, and maintain accurate CRM (Salesforce) notes on client meetings

• Schedule reviews with clients via email or by phone

• Submit reviews to FA for final review, may sit in client review meetings with FA

• Post review-tasks; update account information, follow-up on paperwork, and record notes in CRM

Portfolio Management

• Perform daily update of allocation models and overlap of client holdings

• Assist with checking portfolio holdings for variance from target holding list

• Recommend trades to bring portfolio into target allocation ranges

• Prepares account transactions, trades, deposits, withdrawals, RMDs, etc.

• Gather reporting on Alternative Investment holdings for clients

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in finance or related field

• 2 years previous experience in financial services

• Exposure to investment platform

• Solid communication skills (verbal & written; ability to proofread)

• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines

• Strong attention to detail

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to work well with all levels of employees

• High ethical standards

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, or related software

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Comprehensive Benefits Offerings

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. You may participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:

• Training and professional development

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• 401k – with match and profit sharing

• Health care spending and savings accounts

• Dependent care and transit spending accounts

• Wellness programs and resources

• Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options

• Short-term and long-term disability – employer paid

• Employee assistance plan

• Accident and critical illness

• Pet insurance

• Identity theft

• Paid Time Off

• 12 paid holidays each year

• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave

• Tuition reimbursement

Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700

Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.

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OSHA Requirements: This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.