Portfolio Counselor

Are you a financial advisor burdened with wearing too many hats? Are you looking to move away from cold calling? Does a hybrid service and sales environment without prospecting appeal to you? Our client is seeking a Portfolio Counselor in their New Client Conversion (NCC) group. If you are passionate about sales, financial planning, and educating clients on portfolio strategies, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity:The Portfolio Counselor is a lucrative professional-level role within our client’s Private Client Group (PCG), where you serve as the short-term point of contact for our high-net-worth clients. Welcome and onboard new clients by applying your financial planning knowledge and consultative approach to contribute to the growth of the firm. You will receive ongoing sales coaching in an energetic environment while benefiting from internal support teams including Research, Operations and the Investment Policy Committee (IPC). You will positively influence your clients and uphold the firm’s fiduciary responsibility. You will report to your group manager whose experience in the role will assist you in navigating client relationships and provide personalized career development.
The Day-to-Day:Partner with sales professionals to onboard new clientsHelp bring in new assets through client referralsEducate clients on the firm’s investment philosophy Align the firm’s portfolio strategy with clients’ goalsOversee clients onboarding process, including transfer of assetsCollaborate with several teams to provide unparalleled serviceIntroduce clients to their long-term relationship managerYour Qualifications:3+ years’ experience working in financial servicesHold Series 65 license or required upon hireUnderstanding of capital markets and investment productsManage complexity in a high-volume environmentCompensation:Base + commission (driven by conversion rate, number of clients converted, and AUM)Base salary steps down with increased tenure ($100,000 base for first 12 months, then step down to $72,500 base)This role offers uncapped performance-based compensation with the possibility to earn well into 6-figuresBenefits:100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependentsA 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidaysFamily Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder careOUR CLIENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERType: Direct HireCategory: New Client ConversionDate Posted: