Financial Advisor

OurSalem office in Oregon is looking for aFinancial Advisor working as part of an advisory team to help clients achieve their financial goals, provide client service that exceeds the client's expectations. Our team members work together to meet company objectives for customer service quality, client retention and sales growth.

This is a Succession opportunity to take over an established client portfolio, as the current advisor lead plans to retire within the next several years.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is$100,000-$130,000, exclusive of commissions, bonuses and benefits. This position is also eligible for a variable compensation and participation in our equity program.

WEG hires employees and makes decisions about their salary qualifications based on factors such as: the role to be performed; educational and professional experience, qualifications, skills and credentials; tenure, cost-of-living and demand for the role in the applicable market. 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

Manage client relationships and assist senior advisors with management of complex clients to the WEG planning-based standard of identity

• Facilitate the financial planning process
• Discover a prospect or client's values, goals and objectives
• Understand their current financial situation
• Engage them in the financial planning process
• Prepare and conduct annual reviews, including both planning and investment topics

Source and close prospective clients

• Proactively follow up with clients who have not implemented financial plan
• Close leads provided by various WEG channels (Marketing, CRP, etc.)
• Create opportunities within your network
• Drive referrals from existing clients

Manage client relationships and client service as needed

• Assist the Financial Advisor during client meetings and with follow-up
• Take meeting notes and promptly enter into the CRM
• Present financial advice or plan to client with the Financial Advisor
• Meet with client to obtain additional planning information, or to clarify/confirm information provided
• Analyze client's current investments and insurance policies
• Placing trades and account management

Participate in Wealth Enhancement Group trainings, educational events, coaching programs, and proficient in advisor/client facing technology

Adherence to the Wealth Enhancement Group's Corporate Communication Strategy and in good compliance standing

Education/Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree; business, finance, economics preferred
• Advanced designation required (CFP, CPA, MBA, etc.)
• Series 65 (RIA Only)
• 4+ years of experience within the wealth management industry
• Ability to source and convert prospects to clients and provide high-level planning-oriented service
• Possess excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both oral & written)
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Engagement in WEG, broader community and active participation in financial planning community

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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 be eligible to participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:

• Training and professional development
• Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
• Life and AD&D insurance - employer paid and voluntary options
• Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation - employer paid
• 401k with match and profit sharing
• Wellness programs and resources
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• 18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
• 12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
• Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)

Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection

Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process.