Financial Advisor

Company: NASA Federal Credit Union
Location: Bowie
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:

Employees are required to be fully vaccinated unless legally entitled to an accommodation for a disability (including medical conditions) or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

Responsibilities:

The Financial Advisor provides professional advisory services to Retail and Business clients. This position prepares and delivers comprehensive financial plans that may include portfolio reviews, analysis and assessments, pre/post retirement planning, asset allocations strategies, and account management. It enhances and expands the overall penetration and participation levels of the current investment program and ensures on-going quality service to existing member/clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Remains cognizant of and adheres to credit union policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act
Identifies potential clients using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, referral sources, and personal contacts
Solicits business from prospects by pro-actively communicating available services
Profiles clients to determine current investment objectives, while addressing overall financial goals
Provides clients with information and advice on a range of offerings to include Mutual Funds, Annuities, Advisory accounts, Life Insurance, and other broker/dealer approved financial products/services
Opens and services new accounts while finalizing completed sales and routing documents for processing
Reviews status reports and performs calculations to monitor client accounts and verify transactions
Develops and implements financial plans using available software
Processes incoming client mail, paperwork, and all other necessary aspects of account servicing
Interfaces with mutual fund companies, insurance companies, clearinghouses, and the Broker/Dealer in efficiently meeting member/client service needs while keeping current on product offerings and regulatory changes
Listens empathetically to clients and gathers facts, analyzes total needs, and makes responsible recommendations
Builds long-term financial advisory relationships with clients
Manages incoming referrals from assigned branches and surrounding territories
Maintains member/client files and records in accordance with regulatory and firm requirements
Manages databases and resources on computer
Conducts offline or online research to resolve member/client problems
Assures work area is in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations
Sets and keeps consistent office hours
Qualifications:
Two plus years of relevant experience and/or training in sales of investment products (ideally in a bank/credit union environment)
College Degree, preferred
Proven track record of performance requiring minimum supervision
Licensing required:
Series 7 required or attained within 6 months of employment
Series 63, 65 or 66, required
Life & Health, required
Valid driver's license, required
CFP Designation, preferred

We offer a generous benefit package:

$45,000/ Annually + Commission
Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Remote-Hybrid Work Eligible
401(k) match to 6% of earnings - immediate enrollment and 100% vesting
Choice of two health plans
Dental
Life Insurance - no cost
Long-term Disability Insurance - no cost
Employee Assistance Program - no cost
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
11 Paid holidays
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection

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