Financial Advisor

Position Details

The Financial Advisor supports their personal production goals and customer service objectives for all assigned Branches and book of business. In addition, the role of the Financial Advisor is to establish value-added relationships with clients and prospects, to understand their financial needs, and to offer tailored solutions based upon the needs of each individual client.

Responsibilities:

• Meet and profile prospective clients, review investment goals, prepare presentations, recommend investment products, follow up on client contacts, and help customers meet their needs through the sale of investment and securities products, with an emphasis on Advisory solutions.
• Provide investment/insurance solutions to customers based on a comprehensive financial planning approach that incorporates all assets, goals, time horizon and risk tolerances.
• Build strong relationships with customers of the institution, profile and execute on new business, effectively work an existing book of business, assess customer needs and recommend the right combination of products and solutions by consistently using the prescribed sales process.
• Adhere to all FINRA and insurance rules and regulations, as well as to all company policies.
• Complete all required compliance, regulatory and subject matter training and attend various organizational required meetings.
• Achieve sales and revenue goals and meet certain professional growth and development goal
• Organize and assist with the delivery of branch seminars and ensure appropriate follow-up from these events.
• Participate in execution of local marketing development plan.
• Responsible for maintaining existing client relationships and following up with clients to manage future investment needs.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What Do You Need for this Position?

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• FINRA Series Securities Industry Essentials Examination, 7, 63 registrations required; IAR (65/66 or appropriate designation)
• Life, Health Variable Licenses
• Three years financial services sales service experience, preferred
• Strong people, sales, and relationship skills
• Proven oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter eager to develop and expand knowledge

About Us

Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.

Diversity

At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.

First Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

At First Bank, we embrace a hybrid work environment which allows employees to work at an alternative location depending upon the needs of their job and team. The in-office days are designed to inspire increased collaboration, development, productivity, and quick decision making.

Hybrid schedules should include at least two full days in the office with more or all in-office days expected of our client facing teams and the groups that support them in the business. This role is client facing.