Financial Advisor

Work Location Hicksville, New York, United States of America Hours 40 Pay Details $57,720 - $86,320 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate’s skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role. Line of Business TD Wealth Job Description The Financial Advisor Trainee (FA Trainee) role is intended to be a transitional role where in addition to the below responsibilities, it is expected you learn the requisite set of skills to qualify for the role of Financial Advisor Associate (FAA) in the expected time frame. Once the Trainee program is complete you will be transitioned into an FAA role and will need to be able to attract and retain clients by addressing their wealth management advisory needs. You 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. You 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. You must also possess strong interpersonal skills in order to develop a thorough understanding of each client’s individual circumstances and a lasting role as the client’s advisor. As an FA you will be a fiduciary and will put the client’s 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 client’s financial status or goals or the need for different strategies or products. Once transitioned to an FA role you will be responsible for all aspects of developing and maintaining client relationships by providing on-going consultation, advice, planning and day to day account servicing. As an FAA, you will need to rely on relationship building skills and the ability to influence in order to develop their client base and meet their assigned goals. Once assigned a territory, you will educate and coach Retail Store staff to identify referral prospects. You will need to be able to identify enterprise opportunities and engage key partners across the organization as appropriate/necessary. Depth & Scope Obtains the requisite set of skills to qualify for the role of Financial Advisor Associate within a specified time frame Actively calls and meets with TD Bank customers and prospects with the goal to deepen customer relationships, assist with customer service issues, and identify customer financial needs Utilizes a financial needs assessment tool to identify annuity and insurance sales opportunities as well as referral opportunities to TD Wealth businesses and affiliates Meets the insurance agency requirements, policies and procedures to effectuate annuity and insurance sales, including for qualified accounts in accordance and compliance with all of TD Wealth’s policies and procedures Recommends and provides direct sales and fulfillment of insurance and annuity solutions, where suitable Able to provide TD Bank employees information and education on wealth products & service offerings, including training on annuities and insurance products Able to provide sales training on annuity and insurance offerings for TD Bank licensed insurance agents Maintains on-going relationships with insurance and annuity clients and refers to TD Wealth businesses and affiliates based on customer wants and needs Responsible for all aspects of insurance and annuity business in their region, including sales and renewal process, application intake, delivery, and other servicing needs Maintains close relationship with Insurance Companies to achieve excellent customer service Develops detailed understanding of products and services offered within TD Wealth businesses and affiliates in order to make appropriate referrals for each customer Maintains expert knowledge of the annuity and insurance products, local market, competitive offers, economic and regulatory trends Responsible for accurate and complete reporting, as required by management Meets regularly with Retail Bank employees to educate on annuity and insurance products and offerings from TD Wealth businesses and affiliates Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred 1+ years of relevant work experience or college degree SIE required Ability to obtain Life & Health, Series 7 and Series 66 (or equivalent) within Licensing & Registration Schedule Self-directed, with strong ability to plan own activities to achieve sales and referral goals General understanding of wealth products and services Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to travel to our FA training class upon obtaining all required licenses and registration Ability to commute to assigned office for in-person training & studying five days a week Customer Accountabilities Understands and supports the Bank’s Customer Service Strategy Considers the impact of decisions on the well-being of TD, its Customers and stakeholders Provides the highest level of Customer service when dealing with internal partners, vendors or our Customers - WOW at every opportunity Models quality service delivery at every interaction Leads and contributes to the ongoing improvement of the partner / Customer experience Employee/Team Accountabilities Be engaged in advancing and sustaining a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TD’s diversity agenda, and create an extraordinary employee experience Participates fully as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment May provide leadership, training, and guidance to other team members Ensures ongoing communication with the team on the status / progress of projects and issues / points of interest Actively shares information and knowledge, and proactively learn from the expertise of other OCC Language 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 Firm’s 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 applicant’s Form U4 with the CRD, and before representing on the applicant’s Form U4 that it has conducted this investigation and verified the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in the applicant’s Form U4; and the Firm’s obligation to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information contained on the applicant’s 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. Physical Requirements Domestic Travel – Frequent International Travel – Never Performing sedentary work – Continuous Performing multiple tasks – Continuous Operating standard office equipment - Continuous Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional Sitting – Continuous Standing – Occasional Walking – Occasional Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never Squatting – Occasional Bending – Occasional Kneeling – Never Crawling – Never Climbing – Never Reaching overhead – Never Reaching forward – Occasional Pushing – Never Pulling – Never Twisting – Never Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes. 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. If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at View email address on click.appcast.io. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process. #J-18808-Ljbffr