Financial Advisor Associate - Springfield, MA

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Job Description:

The Financial Advisor Associate (FAA) works with TD Wealth prospects and clients to attract and retain clients by addressing their wealth management advisory needs. The FAA will meet with prospects and clients to analyze their financial information including income cash flow assets and liabilities analyze and understand their short and long term financial goals educate and advise prospects and clients regarding investment and insurance strategies and products and recommend personalized/tailored investment and insurance strategies and products to meet their financial and wealth creation objectives.

The successful candidate for the FAA role must possess broad knowledge and the demonstrated ability to inform educate and advise clients with respect to financial analysis financial markets financial goals investment and insurance strategies and products and wealth management. The successful candidate for the FAA role must also possess strong interpersonal skills in order to develop a thorough understanding of each clients individual circumstances and a lasting role as a the clients advisor. As a fiduciary the FAA will put the clients financial interests first when providing ongoing objective financial advice long-term retirement planning and annual reviews to determine if there have been changes in the clients financial status or goals or the need for different strategies or products. The FAA is responsible for all aspects of developing and maintaining client relationships by providing on-going consultation advice planning and day to day account servicing.

The FAA will rely on relationship building skills and the ability to influence in order to develop their client base and meet their assigned goals. Working within an assigned territory the FAA will educate and coach Retail Store staff to identify referral prospects. The role will need to identify enterprise opportunities and engage key partners across the organization as appropriate/necessary.

Depth & Scope:

• Serves as the primary relationship manager and financial advisor for TD Wealth clients with a Wealth management advisory need
• Develops maintains and manages all aspects of the clients relationship with TD Wealth
• Works with prospects to attract and develop clients and address their wealth management advisory needs
• Analyzes client and prospect financial information including income cash flow assets and liabilities analyze and understand their short and long term financial goals/objectives and circumstances to determine appropriate investment and insurance strategies and products and provides individualized financial advice to clients regarding same
• Builds a client base by acquisition of new clients on an ongoing basis
• Educates and advises prospects and clients regarding investment and insurance strategies and products
• Retains and grows client base through relationship management ongoing communication and consultation with client obtaining and analyzing up to date client information on an ongoing basis and periodically analyzing and determining appropriate updates to clients financial planning as necessary and appropriate
• Recommends personalized/tailored investment and insurance strategies and products to meet clients financial and wealth creation objectives
• Meets quarterly and annual objectives
• Proficient in SalesForce Money Guide Pro and other authorized software to effectively track client engagement and provide advice
• Ensures all new clients receive the complete on-boarding experience which includes:
• A thorough client discovery leading to a truly exceptional client experience
• Completion of a financial needs analysis to provide objective individualized goals based advice
• Completion of all requisite client onboarding documents
• Provides education coaching Wealth referral training and ongoing feedback to Retail and Small Business staff
• Effectively implements a process to ensure every client receives periodic ongoing contacts and an Annual Client Review (ACR) meeting with an enhanced agenda focused on the clients overall wealth and financial planning needs
• Deepens wallet share by anticipating client needs and suggesting the most appropriate Wealth solutions
• Identifies opportunities within the portfolio and network to refer business to Retail and Small Business/Commercial Partners
• Executes in a manner that is compliant with regulations policies and procedures
• Adheres to all federal state SRO regulations and Firm policies related to all business activities (e.g. OCC SEC State Insurance Commissioners NY Department of Financial Services etc.)
• Ensures all Continuing Education requirements are attained
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to TD Bank & TD Wealth Policies and Procedures
• Responsible for implementing TDs Customer Identification Program (CIP) by collecting and verifying required customer identification information and performing other Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence Requirements as outlined in the Business Unit AML procedures
• Develops understanding of clients assets and transitions higher threshold clients to appropriate HNW Wealth partners as needed
• Responsible for fostering and contributing to a positive and constructive work environment with a focus on supporting the overall Wealth team
• Contributes individually as a team member and as a mentor to new FAAs to ensure strong performance collaboration and enthusiasm
• Represents TD Wealth to the general public in a professional manner
• Demonstrates involvement in the community and support for TDBG charity and community initiatives

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree strongly preferred
• 1 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry relevant college degree or completion of the FAA Trainee program
• SIE & Series 7 required
• Required to have L&H and Series 66 (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain all within the Licensing and Registration Schedule
• Self-directed with strong ability to plan own activities to achieve sales and referral goals
• Comprehensive understanding of wealth products and services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel within assigned market to meet prospects clients and partners five days a week
• Ability to commute within assigned territory
• Understanding of wealth management business development techniques
• Understanding and experience interacting with retail and small business banking clients
• Consultative sales experience required
• Ability to establish relationships and partner effectively with other departments

OCC:

• This position is with a FINRA member broker and/or dealer and is subject to the requirements of FINRA and Securities Laws. May (or may not) be a registered position under FINRA.
• Must be eligible for employment under standards established by FINRA. Subject to the investigation and verification requirements of FINRA Rule 3110(e) including: the Firms obligation to investigate the good character business reputation qualifications and experience of an applicant for registration before applying to register the applicant with FINRA and filing the applicants Form U4 with the CRD and before representing on the applicants Form U4 that it has conducted this investigation and verified the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in the applicants Form U4; and the Firms obligation to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information contained on the applicants Form U4 no later than 30 calendar days after the Form U4 is filed with FINRA.
• Satisfactory results on a criminal background check credit report check civil litigation search and regulatory agency or self-regulatory organization enforcement action search and statements/certification from job applicant regarding administrative civil and/or criminal findings by any government agency/authority or self-regulatory organization are required by federal law for this position.

Who We Are:
TD is one of the worlds leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada the United States and around the world. More than 95000 TD colleagues bring their skills talent and creativity to the Bank those we serve and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience that is why we believe that all colleagues no matter where they work are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether youve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs were here to support you towards your goals. As an organization we keep growing and so will you.

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Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll have regular career development and performance conversations with your manager as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

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