Financial Planner, Investment Retirement Planning

Financial Advisor

Meriwest Wealth Advisors - San Jose

As a Financial Advisor, you will acquire and deepen relationships with members through comprehensive needs-based marketing and promotion of investment products within the branch environment. You will work with the branch team to identify client needs, analyze customer information, define investment goals, build plans and make recommendations for client to achieve their investment goals and objectives through individual investment strategies while meeting your asset and revenue targets. A successful Financial Advisor will be able to advise clients with complex investment relationships on asset allocation and portfolio construction for strategic and tactical decisions as well as market and implement investment solutions in accordance with the clients asset allocation. Financial Advisors are expected to collaborate with Branch Managers and Financial Services Representatives on recommendations and educate them on our investment products and services. This position requires you to conform to legal and regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with state insurance and securities regulators, FINRA, SEC, Cetera Investment Services and Meriwest Wealth Advisors. You will also be required to demonstrate technical expertise, strong revenue results and asset growth in investments and fiduciary products, and strong interpersonal skills as well as provide exceptional client service.
Responsible for promoting, selling and servicing non-depository financial products. Follow broker/dealer and insurance company policies and procedures. Has daily account responsibility for various transactions. Conduct financial planning seminars. Remains cognizant of and adheres to company policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Bachelors degree preferred.
At least two years of customer-facing investment, insurance and financial profiling experience as well as sales experience (phone-based sales a plus).
Investment, insurance and financial planning experience required.
Ability to create and foster strong partnerships with the branch employees and business partners.
Track record that demonstrates exceptional ability to grow revenue, assets and client base.
The Financial Advisor position is commission-based. The range provided below is the average commission earnings a Financial Advisor who is meeting production standardsmay expect to earn.
Medical/Dental/Vision on the first day of employment for full-time employees
Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment Plan
Pension Plan/401K
Bonus and incentive potential
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday program
In-house fitness center
Discounts on new Mortgage after 6 months of employment
Meriwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.