Financial Advisor

Nearly 23 years ago, 23-year-old Matthew Dicken grew frustrated with the issues plaguing the financial services industry and set out on a mission to change the industry standard and prioritize clients in retirement planning. What started as a small two-person team in a 1,200 sqft office in Louisville, KY, has evolved into the Strategic Wealth Designers we now know, with 18 locations across the U.S. and almost 100 employees. As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate individuals to help take us to even greater heights.

At Strategic Wealth Designers (SWD), we are a full-service financial firm specializing in assisting individuals who are near or in retirement. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and close-knit environment, and we are looking for a new team member who can complement our team’s values and culture.

We’re seeking an experienced, patient, organized, and efficient individual who is excited to contribute to the success of our business. The right person will exceed expectations and develop strong, lasting working relationships with our growing team. If you bring a positive attitude to work each day and are motivated by personal and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

Are you an experienced financial advisor who is tired of the daily grind of prospecting and trying to uncover new clients/assets through grassroots marketing and cold calling? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your superior customer service skills and work one-on-one with clients daily? Would you enjoy working for a rapidly growing and respected company with unlimited opportunity for personal development?

Financial Advisors work closely with the Lead Advisor in a marketplace to interact with a new and existing regional client base in order to service and grow relationships. This may include but is not limited to new account paperwork, beneficiary changes/withdrawals, account reallocations, incoming service calls, database management, appointment preparation including updating client account summaries for review meetings, meeting with existing clients for Strategy Updates and Annual Review appointments, prepping Senior advisors for client meetings, sales report preparation and preparing issued accounts and contracts for delivery.

Responsibilities/Tasks:

The Financial Advisor will serve as a relationship manager for an existing group of clients and will work alongside the Lead Advisor in the market to provide advice and guidance to help clients achieve their goals. They will be expected to follow-through consistently in all efforts, build relationships with prospects and clients, and help prepare for client appointments. Other daily, weekly, and/or monthly tasks may include:

• Work closely with the Lead Advisor to interact with new and existing clients
• Provide advice and guidance to help clients achieve their goals
• Interact professionally with clients by phone and/or in person to update the client’s profile and financial situation/needs
• Complete service requests, resolve client issues and keep CRM updated by entering detailed notes
• Review existing Annuity, Life, Long Term Care and/or Disability insurance policies to determine if they still meet client needs
• Meets production targets that impact overall company revenue goals.
• Prepare client reports and review summary for upcoming appointments
• Assist with client reports, mailings and in setting client appointments
• Assist with Client Onboarding processing & reviewing documents prior to submission
• Additional tasks as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Series 65 or 7/66 with Life & Health Licenses
• 2-7 years in financial services offering investment management and insurance services
• Strong experience with MS Office and the ability to learn new software quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills both in person and via phone
• Proactive mentality, positive attitude and consistent follow through
• Highly intelligent, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with good time management and critical thinking skills

Additional preferred skills:

• CFP® designation
• Experience with Salesforce CRM software

Position Details:

• Commitment: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week), with some flexibility on days and times due to client appointments and evening event schedules.
• Location: 500 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40222
• Compensation: Starting base salary range is $90,000-$115,000, plus bonus structure and CFP® designation incentives. Also included are full medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k plan with company match, a generous PTO schedule, and 11 paid holidays including your birthday!

Curious about what makes us different? Visit SWDGroup.com/Careers to explore our unique company culture and see why working at SWD is unlike any other experience!