Financial Advisor Assistant

GCE Wealth Management, a well-established investment services firm located in Fort Myers and Naples, FL, is seeking a qualified professional to join the team in the important role of full-time Financial Advisor Assistant.

The ideal candidate might be someone who has spent a few years in the financial services industry supporting a book of business and is looking to continue to advance in his/her career in a fast paced environment with a growing firm.

This position requires excellent customer service and problem-solving skills which helps the candidate to confidently provide information to our advisors and clients in a reliable, efficient and highly professional manner. Candidate must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and a self-starter. Individual must have great integrity and dependability.

Responsibilities:

• Frequent client contact by phone and email
• Create e-mony plans, proposals, and open new accounts
• Prepare and process paperwork for new business accurately, includes paperwork for mutual funds, annuities and life insurance products
• Prepare and submit client paperwork and financial transactions accurately
• Respond to and correct paperwork not in good order
• Inform financial advisor of client issues of significant concern
• Schedule and confirm client appointments by email and phone
• Document client interactions via Redtail CRM, follow up on client meetings
• Monitor incoming and outgoing mail, photocopying, scanning, filing and data entry
• Stay apprised on industry and company rules and regulations
• Attend branch operations meetings and sales assistant conferences
• Other projects and tasks as assigned

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Experience in financial services preferred
• Degree in Finance, Series 6, Series 65 (or 63 & 66), and insurance licenses preferred
• Experience with eMoney planning software
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Ability to develop strong client relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solver, critical thinker and creative skills
• Ability to anticipate client and advisor needs
• Capable of working under deadlines
• Ability to do research to answer questions
• Quick and accurate typing
• Neat and legible handwriting for written paperwork and note-taking

Technology Used:

• eMoney Planning Software
• Redtail CRM, Albridge, Docupace, Morningstar, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Various investment and insurance company websites

We offer:

• A supportive and professional work environment
• Competitive compensation
• An opportunity for professional growth and advancement