Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Opportunity

Affinity Federal Credit Union is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor to join our growing Affinity Investment Services (AIS) team to cover the Flemington, Denville and New Providence, NJ territories.

As an Affinity Financial Advisor, you will have the opportunity to build and grow your practice while serving an established membership base and working within a trusted financial institution.

Financial Advisors help improve the financial lives of Affinity members and the communities we serve by providing personalized, needs-based investment and insurance advice designed to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Why Affinity Investment Services?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Financial Advisor who wants the entrepreneurial opportunity of building a successful practice with the support of a financial institution and established member relationships.

You will have access to:

• An established Affinity membership base and branch referral opportunities
• Three branch locations within your assigned territory
• Support from branch and Member Service Center teams
• Affinity Investment Services and LPL Financial resources and technology
• Opportunities to develop relationships through branch training, community outreach and financial education
• The ability to provide comprehensive investment and insurance solutions
• The opportunity to build long-term client relationships while growing your business

Compensation

• $24,000 base salary
• Generous commission structure
• Forgivable and non-forgivable draw options
• Competitive opportunity for income growth based on production and client development

Territory: Three Affinity locations — Flemington, Denville (located within St. Clare's Hospital), and New Providence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Client Relationship & Financial Planning

• Interview and advise Affinity members regarding investment and insurance products and services.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of each client's financial picture, including assets, liabilities, existing insured and uninsured products, needs and financial objectives.
• Provide suitable investment and insurance recommendations consistent with client needs and objectives.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through ongoing communication, service and financial education.

Business Development

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Affinity branch, Member Service Center (MSC), CUMAnet employees and external referral sources.
• Nurture, coach and recognize referral partners to create a consistent pipeline of qualified client opportunities.
• Participate in an integrated marketing program including branch training, relationship development, telephone solicitation, individual and group presentations, direct mail, email campaigns, follow-up calls and other prospecting activities.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and expand the Affinity Investment Services client base.
• Cross-refer clients and members to appropriate Affinity products and services.

Operations & Compliance

• Open customer accounts, initiate and confirm customer orders, maintain customer files and records, and prepare required reports.
• Maintain full compliance with Affinity Investment Services and LPL Financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain required sales logs and compliance documentation.

Regulatory Responsibilities

• Act as a registered representative and licensed insurance agent through LPL Financial.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Affinity Investment Services and LPL Financial policies and procedures.
• Strictly adhere to applicable FINRA and SEC rules, regulations and reporting requirements.
• Comply with all applicable state and federal insurance laws and regulations.
• Maintain all required compliance records and documentation.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of related Financial Advisor experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships and generating investment and insurance business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Series 7 and Series 66 or Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65
• Life & Health Insurance License
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and branch personnel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong customer-service orientation
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the desire to build a successful practice while being part of a team
• Knowledge of the Affinity DNA Core System/CView preferred

A Career Where Your Business Can Make a Difference

At Affinity Investment Services, Financial Advisors have the opportunity to combine the independence and entrepreneurial nature of the Financial Advisor profession with the resources, relationships and member-first culture of Affinity Federal Credit Union.

If you are an experienced Financial Advisor looking for an opportunity to grow your practice while making a meaningful difference in the financial lives of your clients, we would like to hear from you.

Affinity strives to maintain balance between our employees' personal and professional responsibilities. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our multi-faceted Total Rewards package including competitive pay, target incentive, full medical/dental/prescription/vision coverage, comprehensive wellness program, mental wellbeing support, reproductive/family building benefits for both men and women, 401(k) plan with company match, basic term life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, identity protection, profit sharing, and generous paid time off. As an Affinity employee you are eligible for discounts on our products and services, earn paid time off for volunteering and much more. In addition to these benefits, Affinity provides extensive educational and developmental opportunities as well as access to our formal Education Assistance Program.

Affinity Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Affinity FCU is committed to creating an inclusive culture and an employment experience that values diversity. Our culture is built on respect - one that recognizes and values the unique talents of everyone on the team. With a genuine commitment to diversity, we've created an environment where employees feel comfortable regardless of race, gender, religion, background, physical ability, or sexual orientation.

Explore career opportunities with Affinity and "Belong to something better."