Merrill Advisor Development Program - Financial Advisor: Fort Worth & Associates
On-siteFort Worth, Texas, United States or Amarillo, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Develop a book of business by sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, and executing customized solutions to meet client needs. Identify needs for high-net worth individuals, review financial goals, and deliver comprehensive recommendations aligning with their objectives, resources, time horizon, and risk profile. Collect client profile data following KYC procedures to open accounts and recommend investment products suitable for prospects. Balance investment growth, referral activities, customer follow-up, prospect building, and administrative compliance while managing resources to run a productive practice. Complete mandated training, assessments, and continuing education requirements. Work as an interim Financial Advisor, collaborating with core banking and investment partners to provide end-to-end comprehensive advice and deliver client reviews with confidence.
Required Qualifications
- Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
- Minimum of one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
- Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
- Proven ability to engage with and influence others
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
- Proven ability to assess needs and recommend appropriate solutions/interventions
- Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
- Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
- Goal and results oriented
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
- Ability to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performance
- Strong follow-through skills
- Computer/technical literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Required to register and submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience
- Learns and adapts to new technology or applications
- Executes multiple tasks simultaneously
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