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Associate Financial Advisor

Edge Financial Advisors
Wheaton, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Boutique investment management firm is seeking an Associate Advisor. This position is ideal for a dynamic, self-directed individual who will thrive in a small office environment and desires to progress along an Advisor career path.

Support client meetings.

  • Attend client meetings with the Lead Advisor to take detailed notes and learn new advice skills
  • Support preparation for client meetings by ensuring all documentation for the discussions is ready in advance of the meeting
  • Lead the post-meeting processes including distributing organized notes, identifying and delegating action items, and updating relevant documents

Prepare documentation of advice for new and existing clients as directed by Lead Advisors

  • Work with Lead Advisor on advice strategy
  • Conduct research on various investment strategies and other research projects that support the CIO and Advisor
  • Conduct financial modeling of client scenarios utilizing financial planning software
  • Prepare documents such as financial plans and submit for review and make modifications as required
  • Ensure implementation of agreed advice strategies.

  • Work closely with Lead Advisors to ensure all advice implementation activities are completed as needed following client meetings
  • Coordinate the completion of all activities associated with implementing the advice strategy
  • Develop and effectively implement systems and tools that will increase the efficiency and accuracy of the documentation of advice.

  • Master the use of all software within the firm including financial planning, performance reporting and CRM
  • Identify process inefficiencies in the development and documentation of advice / reports and financial plans
  • Develop systems and tools to support the new advice development processes
  • Take a proactive role in the client service experience within the firm including but not limited to :

  • Collaborate with custodian to optimize operational support
  • Proactively and promptly address client administrative matters to ensure all client service expectations are being met by the firm
  • Make a proactive and personal commitment to understand client circumstances, issues, and goals
  • Maintain professional competencies and adhere to the firm’s ethical standards and cultural values.

  • Attend appropriate courses and training to continue to develop an understanding of the latest advice practices
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree and one of the following : Series 66 / 65 or CFP
  • Financial planning industry experience
  • Strong understanding of the financial markets
  • Strong understanding of the advice process
  • Technical para-planning experience highly preferable
  • Customer service experience
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Analytical and research skills
  • Demonstrates an aptitude and willingness to learn
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic by going the extra mile
  • Wants to progress along an advisor career path
  • Passionate about people and helping them achieve their financial goals
  • Displays strong attention to detail
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