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About Wealth Enhancement
Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 90,000 households from our over 175 offices - and growing - nationwide.
Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.
We are seeking a Financial Advisor to join a collaborative advisory team in Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving clients, delivering sophisticated planning solutions, and helping individuals and families achieve their long-term financial goals while providing a best-in-class client experience.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000, exclusive of commissions, bonuses and benefits. This position is also eligible for a variable compensation and participation in our equity program.
WEG hires employees and makes decisions about their salary qualifications based on factors such as: the role to be performed; educational and professional experience, qualifications, skills and credentials; tenure, cost-of-living and demand for the role in the applicable market. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We’re big on open conversations, so, let’s have one.
Primary Job Functions
Manage client relationships and assist senior advisors with management of complex clients to the WEG planning-based standard of identity
- Facilitate the financial planning process
- Discover a prospect or client’s values, goals and objectives
- Understand their current financial situation
- Engage them in the financial planning process
- Prepare and conduct annual reviews, including both planning and investment topics
Source and close prospective clients
- Proactively follow up with clients who have not implemented financial plan
- Close leads provided by various WEG channels (Marketing, CRP, etc.)
- Create opportunities within your network
- Drive referrals from existing clients
Manage client relationships and client service as needed
- Assist the Financial Advisor during client meetings and with follow-up
- Take meeting notes and promptly enter into the CRM
- Present financial advice or plan to client with the Financial Advisor
- Meet with client to obtain additional planning information, or to clarify/confirm information provided
- Analyze client’s current investments and insurance policies
- Placing trades and account management
Participate in Wealth Enhancement Group trainings, educational events, coaching programs, and proficient in advisor/client facing technology
Adherence to the Wealth Enhancement Group’s Corporate Communication Strategy and in good compliance standing
Education/Qualifications
- Requires a 4-year degree; business, finance, economics preferred
- Advanced designation required (CFP, CPA, MBA, etc.)
- Series 65 (RIA Only)
- Insurance Licenses
- 4+ years of experience within the wealth management industry
- Ability to source and convert prospects to clients and provide high-level planning-oriented service
- Possess excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both oral & written)
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Engagement in WEG, broader community and active participation in financial planning community
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Comprehensive Benefits Offerings
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. You may be eligible to participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:
- Training and professional development
- Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
- Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
- Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
- 401k with match and profit sharing
- Wellness programs and resources
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- 18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
- 12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
- Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
- Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)
Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700
Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.
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OSHA Requirements: This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.
Wealth Enhancement may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All AI-supported evaluations are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure accuracy and fairness. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
