Wealth Advisor-Charlotte/Sarasota Counties, FL

We are looking for an experienced Wealth Advisor to join our growing team! We will be looking to add a candidate for our Murdoch, North Port, and Punta Gorda branch territory. This position has a $70,000 forgivable draw for the first two years. This is your chance to join a growing Credit Union.

Candidates must live in this territory to be considered.

SUMMARY

Join Achieva Credit Union as a Wealth Advisor and make a lasting impact on our members' financial well-being. You'll leverage your expertise to offer personalized wealth management strategies, build trust, and guide members toward achieving their financial goals. Whether it's retirement planning, risk management, or education cost planning, you'll play a key role in their financial journeys. This independent role, initially supported by a dedicated service team, has the potential to partner with an Associate as your practice grows.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partnership with territory Associate Wealth Advisor (if applicable) to tier service delivery to support scalable growth.
• Develop holistic goals-based plans tailored to individual member needs and circumstances, emphasizing tax-smart investment strategies.
• Guide members through various wealth management competencies, including retirement planning, income planning, tax-smart investing, risk management (life, disability, and long-term care insurance), legacy planning, and education cost planning.
• Analyze investments, recommend suitable securities and products, and actively manage member relationships aligned with their risk tolerance, goals, and circumstances.
• Clearly explain financial concepts, strategies, and risks relatable and engagingly.
• Conduct ongoing client reviews, monitor performance, and make recommendations as needed.
• Build strong relationships with members, fostering trust and understanding their evolving needs.
• Participate in internal training and development opportunities to stay abreast of trends and regulatory changes.
• Understand and comply with all aspects of Credit Union and broker-dealer policies and procedures, including laws and regulations governing investment and insurance sales duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain an ongoing client relationship by conducting periodic reviews with each client.
• Collaborate with all credit union departments to create a team environment and meet members' needs. This includes referring members to other areas, as appropriate (banking, lending, insurance, etc).
• Providing feedback to referring individuals and departments on the status of the referral.
• Generate additional referrals from personal networking, seminars, and presentations to community groups, including but not limited to: CPAs, attorneys, and other centers of influence.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES & ADVANCED DESIGNATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or equivalent) licenses required.
• Successful obtainment of an advanced designation within two years of hire is mandatory.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor or a similar financial planning role.
• Previous retail banking experience preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing recommendations for clients with diverse needs and goals.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledge of investment regulations and compliance.
• Passion for helping others achieve financial success.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Client-centric approach with a focus on building trust and long-term relationships.
• Ability, skill, and desire to deliver engaging seminars (virtual and in-person) to increase value and foster referrals.

Achieva Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.