Lead Financial Advisor Emerald Financial Group

Summary

Job Description

Position Summary

The Lead Advisor plays a crucial role in guiding clients towards achieving their financial and investment goals. This position requires a deep understanding of financial planning investment strategies and client relationship management. The Lead Advisor will lead a team of advisors provide strategic direction and ensure the highest level of service to clients. The Lead Advisor will be employed by Emerald Financial Group. As such all existing and new clients of the practice will remain that of Emerald Financial Group and not that of the Financial Advisor. We are open to individuals who do not have financial services experience but possess a proven track record of success and experience in leading a Sales Team.

Desired characteristics

Our culture and our people are what make us special. Were looking for individuals who are or aspire to be deeply connected to the communities where our clients live work and worship. We believe in generosity and in giving this role youll inspire and support clients in contributing to nonprofits and their communities while also having opportunities to give back yourself. Our ideal candidate has:

• Previous experience leading teams
• Experience assessing client needs identifying/recommending solutions and building/managing client relationships
• Previous sales experience preferred but not required.
• Prefer at least 5 years industry experience but may consider a strong candidate with less experience.
• Previous experience with Salesforce MoneyGuidePro and Morningstar

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead coach and develop a team of financial advisors to achieve strong performance and professional growth.
• Drive business growth by expanding the client base and increasing assets under management.
• Maintain accountability for personal and team revenue goals.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory compliance and ethical standards.
• Provide comprehensive financial planning and investment guidance to prospective and existing clients.
• Communicate complex financial strategies clearly and effectively.
• Oversee trade execution insurance analysis suitability review and client account changes with accuracy and care.
• Maintain required licenses certifications and continuing education.
• Represent the firm through client meetings seminars community engagement and business development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in finance economics business or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Securities (Series 7 and 66 or Series 7 63 and 65) and resident state Life Health and Annuities registration.
• Satisfactory background check fingerprinting and securities registration and/or insurance licensing verification if applicable.

Thrivent Investment Management is the sponsor for FINRA registration and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is the sponsor for insurance licensure.

Compensation and benefits

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• Base salary is tied to recurring revenue from your book of business with additional revenue sharing on first-year commissions and advisory fees.
• Medical dental and vision available.
• Employer paid life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Personal time off.
• 7 Paid holidays.

About Thrivent

Thrivent is a diversified financial services organization that with its subsidiary and affiliate companies serves more than 2.4 million clients offering advice insurance investments banking and generosity products and programs. For more than 100 years Thrivent has been helping Christians build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today Thrivent is a not-for-profit membership-owned Fortune 500 company with $194 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/24). Thrivent carries ratings from independent rating agencies which demonstrate the strength and stability of the organization including an A rating from AM Best; an Aa2 rating from Moodys Investors Service; and an AA rating from S&P Global Ratings. Ratings are based on Thrivents financial strength and claims-paying ability but do not apply to investment product performance.

As part of the Emerald Financial Group recruiting/hiring/contracting process a verification of a candidates background will be made to complete the process. Fingerprints will be required as part of FINRA registration process for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.

Thrivent values diversity and inclusion and were committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race religion color gender gender identity national origin age disability marital status citizenship status military or veteran status sexual orientation sex genetic information or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

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