This position is with an Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner.

Job Description

Step into an instrumental role. Help conduct the smooth operation of a fast-paced-and friendly-financial planning office. Work as an employee of an independent advisor franchisee with a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. Assist in daily business operations.
The associate financial advisor will assist financial advisor(s) in working with clients to help them achieve their financial goals. The employing franchise owner will lead you as you hone your skills and build a base of clients which you service. As an associate financial advisor, you will be instrumental in creating and delivering a unique client experience that defines and differentiates the practice.

This position will consistently follow high standards of business and professional ethics and legal and regulatory requirements when dealing with others and/or performing work activities.This role provides client relationship support through managing, gathering and analyzing client data, helping prepare financial plans and other client deliverables, working with clients to resolve issues and other practice management tasks as needed. Responds to ad hoc requests, coordinates/tracks projects and/or manages small business as usual projects such as organizing a client seminar.

Responsibilities and Time Allocation - Will change over time to meet the needs of the practice and can include other duties as assigned by the advisor.

Position Functions: 6520 Marketing and Client Acquisition
020202 Develop and implement annual marketing plan to meet client acquisition goals

• Contact prospects to set up meetings or appointments
• Coordinate seminars and client appreciation events
• Leverage natural market to drive new client acquisition
• Learn and implement client referral program
• Use network marketing with Center of Influence to drive client acquisition

020202 Implement key marketing activities including:

• Advisor website - Social media
• Online client experience
• Client and prospect contact
• Referrals and Networking
• Seminars and Events
• Local advertising and media relations

6525 Financial Planning and Advice
020202 Identify clients to engage or re-engage in planning relationships
020202 Prepare for client meetings focused on planning discussions
020202 Gather and enter client data into Financial Planning Tool Suite
020202 Create planning deliverables
020202 Perform case analysis and develop recommendations
020202 Conduct and/or participate in client meetings to present recommendations/deliver advice
020202 Track/hold clients accountable to agree upon actions
020202 Answer questions and provide readily available information to clients, if requested, as it relates to servicing their accounts.

~25% Product Solutions
020202 Assess the client's risk tolerance
020202 Assess the client's goals and time frame
020202 Recommend portfolio/robust product solution that will fit the client's risk tolerance, goals and time frame
020202 Run illustrations and hypotheticals 02 Develop appropriate product deliverables
020202 Persuade clients to act upon suitable advice/recommendations
020202 Execute appropriate trades to align with proposed portfolio
020202 Monitor economy, markets, and world events to determine any required strategic rebalancing
020202 Manage wholesaler relationship
020202 Conduct transactions on behalf of clients

6515 Business Management & Client Care
020202 Business management

• Review work methods and procedures for possible quality improvements and efficiencies and implement them when appropriate
• Assign and delegate work and provide feedback, when appropriate, to other practice support staff - Participate in daily stand-up and weekly staff meetings
• Act as a technical resource and provide training and support to other practice members

020202 Client care

• Set up and maintain client management system (i.e. Contact Manager)
• Write notes or letters to clients on personal letterhead
• Review and respond to emails as necessary
• Maintain files and records in accordance with the records retention policy

Key traits of a successful associate financial advisor:
020202 Ability to meet with clients and present planning strategies
020202 Ability to source prospective clients
020202 High level of interpersonal skills
020202 Initiative in business development
020202 Entrepreneurial perspective and desire to grow the business
020202 Ability to recommend suitable investment products and services
020202 Success at planning and managing resources (time, people, budget) to run optimal practice
020202 Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by advisor, Ameriprise Financial
020202 Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance within the advisor's practice
020202 Current client database a plus

Education and other designations:
020202 College degree or higher
020202 2+ years of similar experience
020202 Already have or be able to study for and pass exams for federal and state licenses and registrations for securities, including Series 7, Series 66, and State life, accident and health insurance licenses

Base Pay Salary

$90K-140K will be the salary/ year

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time