What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Advisor position at KEATING?
Financial Advisor
Keating and Associates, Inc.
At Keating and Associates, each individual has a unique ability, a unique story, and a unique contribution that is vital to our success. With diverse experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs we are a better company, and we better serve our valued clients. True teamwork is only possible when we embrace that our differences make us better together. By creating an environment where people are welcomed and equipped to do their best, we fully embrace our core values of excellence, abundance, and teamwork.
What Keating and Associates can offer you!
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-Paid Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- Health, Vision, and Dental Plans
- Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Fun Company Events such as Annual All Company Weekend
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial advisor to join Converse Team Financial Services in the Wichita branch of our nationally networked wealth management firm. This position will allow you to grow your experience in client advising in both investment and financial planning areas alongside highly experienced financial advisors. We are looking for a client-focused, relational financial advisor to provide skilled services across the wealth management field. This is a non-sales position offering a salary and employee benefits.
This is an exempt position located in our Wichita, KS office. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:
1. Conducting impactful client investment and financial plan review meetings and phone calls to provide thorough investment and planning recommendations and conduct client discovery, documenting all communication with clients and prospects.
2. Organizing, analyzing, and presenting financial planning insights to clients in a clear and compelling way, keeping the plan up to date with any changes throughout the year.
3. Completing assigned casework and executing follow-up research and actions in a timely manner.
4. Research in areas of expertise, such as investment modeling, financial planning, retirement planning, or exit planning.
5. Deepen client relationships, leading to referrals, increased service opportunities to the client, and overall high client satisfaction.
6. Developing collaborative relationships with internal team members and external professionals to provide comprehensive and seamless service for clients.
7. Maintain industry continuing education and comply with compliance requirements.
8. Embrace new areas of responsibility as they come up, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
Desired skills include, but are not limited to:
Series 7 or either 65 or 63 and 66
3 years of client-facing financial advisory or planning experience
Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills to build trusting relationships with clients and the team.
Solid understanding of industry rules and regulations.
Commitment to providing an excellent level of client care and communication with accurate follow-through on commitments and deadlines.
Employs solid analytical skills in researching and resolving problems.
Detail-oriented ability to document all client communication.
Operates with high integrity for our office and clients.
Experience working with financial planning software and CRM systems.
Exposure to portfolio management and providing investment recommendations.
Continuous learner committed to adapting to client and business needs and opportunities.
