Financial Advisor Associate

Patelco Credit Union, as part of its relationship with CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS) is seeking a Financial Advisor Associate to join its growing team providing retirement and investment services to its member base in San Jose CA and the surrounding areas.
About Patelco Credit Union
Patelco Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union with a purpose to build financial health and wellbeing for our members. Since 1936, Patelco has grown from $500 in assets to over $9 billion in assets and is one of the largest credit unions in California with branches throughout Northern California.
We’re here to help people in communities throughout Northern California build financially healthy lives. We do this by being attentive and partnering with our members to understand what is financially best for them. We thrive on change, and we put people first. If you’re looking to use your skills and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others, we look forward to hearing from you.
Overview
Patelco Credit Union is growing its Investment Team! We are a looking for a Financial Advisor Associate (FAA) to provide retirement and investment services for our members to support our South Bay and Peninsula area branches. This is an excellent opportunity to become an FAA partnering with an experienced Financial Advisor who will mentor you to grow your book of business. We offer warm leads and salary + Commission.
In this role, the successful candidate key responsibilities will include working with registered representatives in assigning the servicing and transitioning of “B” and “C” client base, conducting regularly scheduled reviews with assigned clients to monitor client progress toward client’s goals, and serving as the broker of record for select member client accounts.
This position can be based out of the following branch locations:

• South Bay – Sunnyvale and surrounding branches
• Peninsula – San Mateo and surrounding branches
• San Jose

Responsibilities

• Provide investment advice to current and prospective clients to help them achieve their financial goals.
• Recommend suitable financial products and services depending on each client’s particular financial status and objectives.
• Educate clients regarding the risks, advantages and disadvantages of the different products and services available to them to meet their financial goals.
• Partner closely with the credit union branch manager to create a plan to educate members and provide coaching and sales support to credit union employees.
• Contact assigned clients and schedule appointments to review goals.
• Process paperwork and trades for assigned clients.
• Handle routine member inquiries; effectively work with the back-office support personnel at vendors and broker-dealer to ensure a high degree of quality service and member satisfaction. Report specific problems to Program Manager on an as needed basis.
• Set up and maintain client files with appropriate information and in accordance with FINRA compliance standards. 
• Keep all securities and insurance licensing current through successful completion of Continuing Education Requirements.
• Complete weekly report of contacts made.
• Service branch referrals for members with investment needs.

Qualifications

• Active FINRA SIE, Series 7, 66 (or 63 and 65) and California Insurance License
• Financial services industry experience
• Client-focused
• An excellent listener with strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Competitive nature

Target Base Pay
$64,488 / year (plus commissions)
Compensation at Patelco
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Patelco Credit Union considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
We Offer
Physical Health:

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• Rewards for completing wellness related activities

Financial Health:

• Competitive compensation packages with bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor and 5% employer match
• Discounts on loan products
• Tuition reimbursement

Emotional Health:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO for part-time and full-time positions
• Paid holidays

Personal Development:

• On-the-job training and skills development
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth
• Volunteer work

If interested, apply via this posting, or email your resume to Carolyn Wilson, Director, Investments – Patelco Credit Union, at [email protected].
Patelco Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
 **Representatives are employed by Patelco Credit Union and registered through CFS (Member FINRA/SIPC). To learn more about CUSO Financial Services, LP visit www.cusonet.com.
CFS (Member FINRA/SIPC) is a broker-dealer and RIA with a stable track record of serving the investment needs of credit unions and their members. We deliver a clear path to the future of wealth management with the open-minded agility, senior-level access, and expert technology to help get you there. We are led by visionary financial services leaders who see farther. Ranked as one of the top broker-dealers in the industry, we work with many of the top financial institutions throughout the country.