Atria Wealth Solutions is hiring a
Financial Advisor Associate

Summary

The job is for a Financial Advisor Associate at First Heritage Federal Credit Union in Corning, NY. The role involves providing retirement and investment services to the member base and growing into a Financial Advisor within 2-4 years.

Requirements

• Minimum completion of an Associate degree in finance, business or related field required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the financial services field. Related member service experience helpful
• Proficient in MS applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Working knowledge of financial institution products and services, as well as life insurance, annuity, and securities products. Proficient in operational procedures related to member accounts
• Possess or ability to obtain Series 7, 63 and 65, Life, Accident and Health Insurance licenses within a specified period of time
• Must be able to do the following: read, perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately; see details and recognize errors in numbers and spelling; present information effectively; work within precise limits of accuracy; follow instructions; accept responsibility; be tactful and patient with others
• Ability to communicate successfully and in a professional manner with clients, above average math aptitude, excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent decision making and problem-solving skills, superior amount of computer literacy and proofreading capabilities and strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of financial institution products and services, as well as life insurance, annuity and securities products. Proficient in operational procedures related to member accounts
• Strong practical understanding of general economic principles relating to all aspects of personal finance
• Patience, empathy and tact, confidentiality, initiative, ability to work in stressful situations, friendly, outgoing and professional personality, ability to be flexible
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Work with registered representatives in assigning the servicing and transitioning a portion of the client base
• Conduct regularly scheduled reviews with assigned clients to monitor client progress toward their goals
• Serve as the broker of record for select member client accounts
• Contact assigned clients and schedule appointments to review goals
• Process paperwork and trades for assigned clients
• Send out review letters to assigned clients
• Handle routine member inquiries; effectively work with the back-office support personnel at vendors and broker-dealer to ensure a high degree of quality service and member satisfaction
• Report specific problems to Program Manager on an as needed basis
• Set up and maintain client files with appropriate information and in accordance with FINRA compliance standards
• Keep all securities and insurance licensing current through successful completion of Continuing Education Requirements
• Complete weekly report of contacts made
• Input financial planning data into financial planning software for registered representatives on an as needed basis
• Provide research information to registered representatives on an as needed basis (i.e., cost basis information, product research, etc.)
• Service branch referrals for members with investment needs