Associate Financial Advisor

About Wealth Enhancement Group

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 61,000 households from our over 100 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.

Our Madison, WI office is looking for an Associate Financial Advisor (AFA) to work with the senior advisors and the team to provide financial plans, financial advice, and reviews to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. The AFA also supports sales team members so that advice and services exceed client expectations.

The AFA will build the skills to perform all basic functions within the sales team and develop the ability to step-in to perform these duties as needed to support the team’s workload. The AFA supports and helps create a team-based environment that builds trust with clients, generates referrals, and supports the growth of our business.

This is a hybrid position (typically in-office 4 days each week). The salary target for this role is $95,000 – $105,000, depending on experience.

We select our initial compensation target using national compensation survey data. When we make an offer, we then factor in things like tenure, performance, and geographic location to come up with the most accurate numbers. 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

Work with the financial advisory team to actively manage client relationships, client service, and Wealth Enhancement Group’s planning-based standard of identity; assist the Financial Advisors during client meetings and with follow-up

• Take meeting notes and promptly enter into CRM-Salesforce

• Present financial advice or plan to clients with the Financial Advisor

• Meet with clients to obtain additional planning information or to clarify/confirm information provided

• Analyze clients’ current investments and insurance policies

• Place trades and provide account management

Prepare annual reviews as required by the team

• Systematize the review process utilizing the CRM-Salesforce system

• Gather data for client reviews and review client files for additional sales opportunities

• Create reviews utilizing the Wealth Enhancement Group review system

• Monitor percentage of clients that were reviewed in the last calendar year

Create financial plans for clients as required by the team

• Analyze clients’ financial data in light of their financial goals

• Meet or call clients to obtain any additional planning information or clarify/confirm information provided

• Prepare client information to present to the Roundtable, if required

• Work effectively and professionally with the Financial Planning department, if required

Investment operations

• Perform daily update of allocation models and overlap of client holdings

• Assist with checking portfolio holdings for variance from target holding list

• Recommend trades to bring portfolio into target allocation ranges

• Prepares account transactions, trades, deposits, withdrawals, RMDs, etc.

• Gather reporting on Alternative Investment holdings for clients

Participate in Wealth Enhancement Group trainings, educational events, coaching programs, and proficient in advisor/client facing technology

Adhere to the Wealth Enhancement Group’s Corporate Communication Strategy and remain in good compliance standing

Education/Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree; business, finance, or economics preferred

• Series 65 or willingness to obtain within 90 days required

• Advanced designation or desire to obtain preferred (CFP, CPA, MBA, etc.)

• 2+ years of experience within the wealth management industry

• Ability to prepare client reviews and assist in meetings with senior advisors

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both oral & written)

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once

• Engagement in the 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 participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:

• Training and professional development

• Medical and dental coverage

• 401k – with match and profit sharing

• Health care spending and savings accounts

• Dependent care spending account

• Vision coverage

• Wellness programs and resources

• Life insurance – employer paid

• Short-term and long-term disability – employer paid

• Paid Time Off

• 10 paid holidays each year

• Paid parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

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.