Associate Financial Advisor

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Job description

About ASE Financial Advisory Group

ASE Financial Advisory Group is a Greenville, SC-based independent nationally recognized financial advisory firm specializing in advising successful executives, professionals, and privately-held business owners plan for the future, reduce their taxes, and build & preserve their wealth to live a work-optional lifestyle. At ASE Financial Advisory Group we are Strategists for High Income Taxpayers and have the expertise to ensure our clients keep more of their hard-earned wealth and reach their long-term financial goals. Founded in 2005, ASE Financial Advisory Group serves clients throughout the southeast and continues to expand into new regions each year. ASE Financial Advisory Group specializes in providing clients with the team-based expertise and resources they desire to simplify the complexity in their financial lives.

Our Greenville, SC location is looking for an Associate Financial Advisor who will work with the senior advisors and team to prepare for and conduct meetings, complete analysis, provide financial advice and strategy to empower clients to achieve their financial goals. The AFA will assist all team members so that services are provided in a manner that meets the expectations communicated to the client.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the financial advisory team to actively manage and service client relationships of our Private Client Group, Corporate Consulting, Private Family Office, and Retirement Plan divisions:

Learn and practice ASE client relationship principles by evaluating client financial needs, goals, challenges, current holdings and current capital and help them identify, structure, and implement investment objectives.

Assist the Financial Advisor during client meetings and with follow-up

• Take meeting notes and promptly enter into CRM
• Present financial advice or plan to client with the Financial Advisor
• Meet with client to obtain additional planning information or to clarify/confirm information provided
• Analyze client's current investments and insurance policies
• Willingness to transition to Lead Advisor Role with assigned clients
• Place trades and account management

Prepare Strategy Meetings as required by the team

• Systematize the review process utilizing the CRM systems and ASE Process™
• Gather, enter, and analyze data for client strategy meetings
• Update and create financial plans for clients as required by the team
• Analyze a clients' financial data in light of their financial goals
• Meet or call clients to obtain any additional planning information or clarify/confirm information provided
• Prepare client information to present to the Strategy Team

Participate in ASE Financial Advisory Group trainings, educational events, coaching programs, and proficient in advisor/client facing technology. Adherence to the ASE Financial Advisory Group s Corporate Communication Strategy and in good compliance standing.

Position Requirements

• Requires a 4-year degree; business, finance, economics preferred
• Provide a high level of client service with a strong focus with a fiduciary mindset
• Advanced designation or willing to work toward obtaining (CFP, CPA, MBA, etc.)
• Possess or successfully pass industry licensing requirements Series 65 or Series 7, 66 within 90 days of hire
• Possess or successfully pass Insurance Licenses within 6 months of hire
• 2+ years of experience within the wealth management industry
• Ability to lead and successfully manage client relationships
• Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both oral & written)
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at once
• Demonstrate persistence in the face of obstacles and maintain optimism in the face of challenges
• Leverage technology for maximum effectiveness
• Accept feedback and lead calmly and effectively in high stress situations
• Effectively communicate portfolio results while preserving client loyalty

OSHA Requirements

This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.