Financial Advisor

Financial AdvisorStart a challenging and rewarding career with American Federal, a financially strong, employee-owned community bank offering top-tier benefits, paid time off, an exciting work environment, and more!POSITION OVERVIEWResponsible for developing, managing and growing a profitable business practice. Acts as financial advisor and consultant to individuals and small business, developing comprehensive financial planning solutions and delivering specialized expertise in investments, while exercising discretion and independent judgment, free from direct supervision. Work independently to build own portfolio, targeting high Value-Added prospects often with need for complex, sophisticated and customized investment solutions. Competent in all areas of financial and retirement concepts and planning, including investment products, services and delivery systems, operational procedures. Willing and able to engage outside the bank at the client's place of business or home.ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide expert advice in investments by developing the best solutions to help clients reach their goalsProvide solutions for a comprehensive investment offering, including financial and retirement education, asset protection, and estate planningUsing the American Federal Preferred Way of Selling, develop strategies, execute activities and measure results through the Sales Pipeline, Sales Management and Client Management SystemsBuild, grow and manage a profitable portfolio and service client relationships to achieve top performing Personal Profit Statement resultsDevelop trust and build loyal, long-term, personal relationships with clientsESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSExperience building profitable relationships with high-net-worth clientsCollege degree in Business, Banking, Finance or a related fieldThree to five or more years in the securities industryInvestment Advisor Representative registration in the Financial Advisor's state of practiceState Life and Health Insurance licensing in the Financial Advisor's state of practiceAbility to obtain appointment from LPLCOMPENSATIONCompensation varies depending on experience, education, portfolio size, and other factorsThis is a commissioned position with expected annual earnings of $75,000 - $100,000+