Senior Financial Advisor

One of Connecticut's most prominent, well-established, fast-growing, independent, fee-only registered investment advisory firm is currently hiring a Senior Financial Advisor.The Senior Financial Advisor will service clients by managing their comprehensive financial plans. Client management is team-based, with each team being comprised of junior and senior advisors and administrative support. Senior Financial Advisors are initially responsible for leading existing client relationships, managing their team, and eventually developing new business for the firm. If you want to positively impact the financial and personal lives of clients, provide an outstanding client experience, use the power of a team and the extensive resources available, all while continuing to further your own professional development, please consider this opportunity. Key Responsibilities:

• Join an already established team to help manage a caseload of existing, loyal clients.
• Assist in transitioning those relationships from a senior team member by getting to know them and becoming a trusted advisor.
• After building relationships with clients and learning the firm, be the first point of contact for client communication leading meetings, calls, and various other interactions with clients.
• Gather and analyze financial data to advise clients on all aspects of their financial lives including cash flow planning, risk management, estate planning, tax planning, and investment management. Ensure appropriate and thorough recommendations are made for all elements of a client's plan.
• Show deep understanding of clients by listening and discovering what is most important to them to understand who they are, and then collaborate with a to help clients fulfill those goals and dreams.
• Share and engage clients in discussion around their goals and the strategies that will help them achieve those goals, sound planning principles, and market and economic conditions. Prepare and deliver planning-related information/presentations that are accurate, relevant, and engaging for the audience.
• Demonstrate independence and ability in working with clients.
• Demonstrate an ability to deliver exceptional service by abiding by the firm's client curriculum and service standards for all of your team’s clients.
• Manage relationships with clients' other advisors, including attorneys, CPAs, and insurance brokers to ensure a fully integrated financial plan.
• Manage and motivate a team of service specialists and junior advisors.
• Responsibilities will eventually include mentoring and developing junior advisory team members.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring all team members are communicating and completing their work in an accurate and timely manner.
• Delegate work appropriately, understanding which tasks to do versus delegate, and convey urgency and expectations clearly and effectively.
• Set and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency for team.
• Present and receive constructive feedback to help self, team, and firm improve.
• Operate in a manner that is consistent with the firm’s values of Collaboration, Integrity, Authenticity, Empathy, Supportiveness, Competency, Positivity, and Drive/Grit.
• Direct participation in the firm’s Investment Committee.
• Annual participation in national conferences, CE courses, and continuing education opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with attorneys, CPAs, or other professional partners for business development purposes.
• Pursue potential business development opportunities in professional and social settings.
• Set a positive example in balancing professional responsibilities with personal life. Be available to clients outside of normal working hours for extraordinary circumstances.

Qualifications:

• CFP® Designation or PFS required.
• Series 65 required – it can be acquired at the start of employment.
• 8-10 years of relevant client facing and financial planning experience.
• Advanced knowledge of investments, insurance, income taxes, estate planning & financial planning concepts and their integration in a financial plan.
• Desire to work in a collaborative, team-based environment, with aspirations for more than baseline expectations and satisfaction.
• Ability to discuss and present and complex ideas to others in understandable terms and build trust with clients.
• Exceptional listening, written, and oral communication skills.
• Coach-ability; receive and implement feedback with a desire for continued professional development.
• Experience with eMoney is a plus.
• Will need to work in our Farmington, CT office regularly with some work from home flexibility.

Benefits

Include:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance (plus full HSAs contribution)
• Firm paid life, long-term & short-term disability
• Sick time and five (5) weeks paid vacation
• Parental leave and longevity sabbatical plan
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Firm paid certifications and continuing education opportunities
• Paid volunteer time
• Robust wellness program & on-site gym
• Career growth and development opportunities

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