Investment Associate (FP) Job in Portland, Oregon US
Investment Associate (FP)
Description This is a salaried position which supports a Financial Advisor (FA) or Financial Advisor Team to further develop and service their client base by providing sales and marketing support in a consulting role. Specific Accountabilities include: Develop and service certain or pre-identified client segments of an FA or FA Team client base (such as, related accounts, accounts with smaller asset bases, emerging investor accounts, etc ). For example, accounts with assets less than $250,000 may be the principal responsibility of the Investment Associate. Profile, qualify, and develop prospective clients through seminars, referrals, or networking with existing clients. Implement Financial Foundations and support the overall financial planning process to certain client segments. Implement investment strategies and assist with sales presentations. Implement investment recommendations through active prospecting. Gather additional assets from existing client base. Coordinate and introduce technological support to FA or FA team's business through the development of portfolio analysis, spreadsheets, sales proposals, direct mail campaigns, etc. Provide specialized support to an FA through technical expertise in certain product areas (e.g. Corporate 401(K), Rule 144, Insurance, etc). Provide marketing and organization support to FA or FA team as needed. Qualifications Industry Length of Service: 5 years, if currently not a Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor. Currently holds either Series 7 and 66 licenses or Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses, all state licenses in support of FA or FA Team's client base, and all product licenses in support of FA or FA Team's client base. Possesses ability to collaborate and work in a team. Has ability to actively prospect for business against stated goals, gather assets, provide financial planning support, and make appropriate investment recommendations.