Financial Advisor

Job description

Allworth Financial (www.allworthfinancial.com) is an independent investment financial advisory firm that specializes in retirement planning, investment advising, and 401(k) management with a direct approach to financial planning. Allworth Financial delivers long- and short-term investment planning solutions and advice to help clients achieve their goals and plan strategically for retirement.

Allworth Financial is a high growth, private equity backed, multi branch Registered Investment Advisor. Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993 Allworth is primarily a fee-based, employee-centric fiduciary advisory firm, that prides itself on emphasizing client well-being and education. The business is a multi-billion dollar firm and is on track for continued growth through both acquisitions and strong organic growth. Allworth is considered a great place to work and was once again given the prestigious “Circle of Excellence” award by the National Business Research Institute for employee and client satisfaction in 2021, placing it among the best-loved brands in America. Allworth Financial was also recognized as a Barron’s Top 40 RIA in 2022.

SUMMARY

Allworth Financial, the 4th fastest growing RIA in America, is seeking an experienced financial advisor in Riverwoods, IL to join our rapidly expanding team.

At Allworth Financial, we allow our advisors the opportunity to do what they do best, which is to provide fiduciary investment management and holistic financial planning advice to our valued clients without the pressure to make recommendations on proprietary investment products.  Extensive training and support will be provided.  Whether you enjoy driving in new business, servicing existing clients, or perhaps a little bit of both, Allworth offers you the choice and flexibility to choose a path that best suits you.

Allworth is considered a great place to work and was once again given the prestigious “Circle of Excellence” award by the National Business Research Institute for employee and client satisfaction in 2021, placing it among the best-loved brands in America.

This is a full-time, exempt hybrid position that requires a blend of in-office work, face-to-face client meetings, and some remote flexibility. The compensation package includes a base salary plus variable compensation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with future clients to discuss their needs and concerns, and to assess their overall financial situation, before explaining how partnering with Allworth will help them meet their financial, investment, and retirement planning goals via our 7 Personal Decision Pointstm planning process.
• Establish formal advisory relationships with future clients who are deemed to be a good fit with the Allworth philosophy.
• Work closely with support teams to establish relationships and secure accounts with new clients.
• Work with the Financial Planning team to create plans for new clients.
• Periodically review plan with clients to enable Allworth to fulfill its fiduciary mission in planning and investment management.
• Communicate updates from our in-house Investment Management team to clients as needed, while answering questions regarding portfolio allocation, methodology, etc.
• Refer suitable clients to our tax planning division, or to our trusted 3rd party estate planning or insurance providers via our Integrated Solutions team.
• Update client records by dictating notes and follow-up activities in a highly customized CRM system that all team members rely on as a single source of client info.
• Become a subject matter expert on Allworth’s integrated services.
• Coordinate and participate with team members to support events and educational outreach.
• Provide clear and honest feedback to leadership about improving the Allworth experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional designation of Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) is required.

• Must be or willing to become Series 7 and ⁶³⁄₆₅ (or 66), and Life insurance licensed.

• Minimum three-years of client-facing wealth management or financial planning experience is required.

• BA/BS or master’s degree preferred.

• Must possess professional enthusiasm, strong communication, presentation, listening, and analytical skills.

• Comfort with technology is required; experience with specific tools is a plus:

  • MoneyGuidePro, Salesforce, Zoom or similar.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

• Experience presenting and a persuasive nature is also highly desired.

• Familiarity with a Client Relationship Management (CRM) database program a plus.

BENEFITS

We value our associates’ time and effort. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive base pay and an extensive benefits package, including:

• Medical: Blue Shield (PPOs and HDHP with HSA) plans and Kaiser (HMO) plans for California associates
• Dental insurance with MetLife
• Vision insurance with VSP
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Healthcare savings accounts with company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous 401K contributions
• Exempt associates qualify for our flexible paid time off policy.
• Non-Exempt associates will receive 15 days of paid time off annually during the first three years of employment
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Option to participate in our Equity Purchase Program
• Future growth opportunities within the company

In addition, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our associates, where people can learn and grow with the firm. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Benefits are available to full-time associates who work more than 30 hours a week.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. Typical reporting relationships are described, but actual relationships may vary in some instances. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or knowledge required of personnel classified in this job.

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