Financial Advisor - St. Cloud, MN

Company: Cetera Investment Services LLC
Location: Saint Cloud
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

The Advisor position is responsible for working with current and potential customers to help determine the best way to serve those customers' needs with investment products and services.With a strong focus on sales and customer service, the Advisor should be a true "people person' who enjoys developing professional and mutually beneficial relationships with a wide variety of customers. Candidates should be self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations in all that they do. What You Will Do:

• Collecting and analyzing information regarding the customer risk tolerance, long- and short-term goals, income, assets, investments, and debts; determining which products best meet the customer needs and circumstances.
• Advising the customer regarding the advantages, risks, and disadvantages of different products
• Developing internal referral resources to identify existing customers
• Understanding and complying with all aspects of Cetera policies and practices, including laws and regulations governing the duties and responsibilities of product sales
• Maintaining all necessary licenses and registrations as required
• Successfully completing all mandatory training in a timely manner
• Maintaining superior and courteous service to promote products and expand customer relationships
• Exceeding customer expectations in terms of accuracy, efficiency, courtesy, and professionalismWhat you need to have:
  • FINRA Series 7 and 63 (Required)
  • State Life & Health Insurance License
  • 5+ years sales, marketing, and business development skills
  • 5+ years of experience with investments, insurance and/or advisory relationshipsReally catch our eye with:
    • FINRA Series 65, or 66, preferred
    • College degree preferred
    • Good communication skillsOur top performers share the following traits:
      • Independent
      • Adaptability
      • FlexibilityAbout UsWhat we give you in return:Not many teams can say that they support people's dreams coming to life--- We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there's a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package inclusive of:
        • Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support healthy lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship
        • 20 days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 days of paid volunteer time off (VTO) to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities
        • 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company match (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years
        • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more
        • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and moreCOVID-19 & Cetera:Cetera is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, and as part of this duty of care most roles require our employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or submit to weekly testing). Roles which are public/client facing require vaccination in all cases. This is a condition of employment, and you may be required to provide proof of your vaccination status. Mask or face coverings are required in specific facilities and details will be provided to you prior to your start date.About Cetera Financial Group:Cetera Financial Group - ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is an independent financial advisor network and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology."Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of retail independent broker-dealers encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Financial Institutions, Cetera Financial Specialists, and First Allied Securities.Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera's Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.Please review our Workforce Privacy Policy for further details on what information we collect and the purposes for collection.

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