Truist Financial

Wealth Advisor - Legal Specialty Group

Truist Financial$225K — $250K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 8+ years of private banking experience focused on wealth management
  • FINRA: Series 7, Series 66, and appropriate insurance licenses required within specified timeframe
  • Extensive knowledge of banking and wealth management services
  • Proven track record in acquiring high net worth clients and exceeding sales goals
  • Strong understanding of the legal profession and its specialized needs
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and client service skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage a profitable portfolio of attorney and law firm clients
  • Create annual business and marketing plan for client acquisition
  • Proactively generate new business through referrals and networking
  • Act as the key representative within assigned legal firm relationships
  • Identify and direct clients towards appropriate banking resources
  • Lead the comprehensive delivery of financial advice to clients
  • Document all client interactions diligently in CRM system
  • Maintain presence in the local legal market through associations and events

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • 401k plan with employer participation
  • Minimum of 10 vacation days and 10 sick days per year
  • Paid holidays and potential eligibility for pension plans
  • Opportunities for professional development and education support
  • Participation in restricted stock units and deferred compensation plan
Full Job Description
A Legal Wealth Advisor 3 is responsible for origination and on-going management of a profitable loan, deposit, fee income, and non-interest income portfolio from attorneys and small to mid-sized law firms through the development and retention of long term, profitable client relationships. The Legal Specialty Group (LSG) provides financial advice and solutions exclusively to attorneys and law firms, sharing experience and expertise in understanding the ever-changing dynamics of the legal profession, and anticipating the issues and trends most important to the legal community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Manage a profitable book of clients consisting of small to mid-size law firms and attorneys, consisting of deposits, loans, and assets under management. Typical book size $5MM+ in revenue with emphasis on family wealth relationships of tenured partners within LSG client firms. 2. Develop a business plan annually to include marketing and client acquisition plan in conjunction with a service delivery plan for clients and prospects. 3. Proactively originate new business via leads and referrals via Centers of Influence, marketing efforts, asking for personal introductions from clients, and personal & professional networking in the areas of deposits, loans, and investments. 4. Act as "face" of private practice within LSG firm relationship teams for assigned firms. 5. May act as "Market Leader" for a respective geography at the discretion and direction of the Head of LSG. 6. Identify and "right channel" opportunities for clients and prospects-deliver the comprehensive resources of the bank. 7. Coordinate and lead the WRAP process for advice delivery-lead relationship strategy sessions as appropriate with relationship teams and deliver Legal Specialty Group value proposition. 8. Document all client interactions via CRM system. 9. Establish and maintain consistent visibility within local legal market via event attendance (Association of Legal Administrators, Bar Associations, ProBono foundations, etc.) 10. Participate in campaigns or volunteer at committee or board level within legal-focused non-profits within local market. 11. Support LSG teammates through collaborative relationship strategies and teamwork. 12. Develop process to mitigate risk within individual practice to include emphasis around the operational, regulatory, and reputational environments. 13. Fosters continued personal and professional growth via education seminars, conference attendance, and other continuing education activities. 14. Lead discussions with team members around specific wealth topics, market developments, legal profession, and/or best practices. 15. Mentors and supports junior wealth advisors and associates. QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Bachelor's Degree 2. 8 years or more of private banking experience in wealth-focused roles 3. FINRA: Series 7, Series 66, Life, Health, and Variable insurance licenses and SAFE Act registration Teammates will have 60 days from their Start Date to transfer, or 90 days from their Start Date to acquire, all of the registrations and licenses required for this position. 4. Extensive knowledge of banking products and services, corporate banking & private banking arenas 5. Satisfies regulatory requirements for holding this position, including determination by Truist to meet the qualification standards imposed by the Loan Originator Compensation rule of the Truth in Lending Act 6. Proven success in the acquisition of new high net worth & ultra-high net worth client relationships. Demonstrated experience and success in meeting and exceeding sales goals, identifying and delivering on client needs 7. Extensive understanding of wealth management and financial planning considerations for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and wealthy families 8. Superior consultative and client management skills with the ability to sell a wide range of products and services 9. Excellent oral, written, presentation and client service skills 10. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-faceted client mandates and coordinated relationship engagement teams 11. Robust understanding of the legal profession 12. Niche expertise in serving the specific needs of one or more practice areas within the legal community 13. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products Preferred Qualifications: 1. CFP, CTFA, CDFA or similar designation. MBA or other advanced post-graduate degree. The annual base salary for this position is $225,000 - $250,000. General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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