GCE Wealth Management, a well-established investment services firm located in Fort Myers and Naples, FL, is seeking a qualified professional to join the team in the important role of full-time Financial Advisor Assistant.
The ideal candidate might be someone who has spent a few years in the financial services industry supporting a book of business and is looking to continue to advance in his/her career in a fast paced environment with a growing firm.
This position requires excellent customer service and problem-solving skills which helps the candidate to confidently provide information to our advisors and clients in a reliable, efficient and highly professional manner. Candidate must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and a self-starter. Individual must have great integrity and dependability.
Responsibilities:
- Frequent client contact by phone and email
- Create e-mony plans, proposals, and open new accounts
- Prepare and process paperwork for new business accurately, includes paperwork for mutual funds, annuities and life insurance products
- Prepare and submit client paperwork and financial transactions accurately
- Respond to and correct paperwork not in good order
- Inform financial advisor of client issues of significant concern
- Schedule and confirm client appointments by email and phone
- Document client interactions via Redtail CRM, follow up on client meetings
- Monitor incoming and outgoing mail, photocopying, scanning, filing and data entry
- Stay apprised on industry and company rules and regulations
- Attend branch operations meetings and sales assistant conferences
- Other projects and tasks as assigned
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Experience in financial services preferred
- Degree in Finance, Series 6, Series 65 (or 63 & 66), and insurance licenses preferred
- Experience with eMoney planning software
- Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Ability to develop strong client relationships
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Problem solver, critical thinker and creative skills
- Ability to anticipate client and advisor needs
- Capable of working under deadlines
- Ability to do research to answer questions
- Quick and accurate typing
- Neat and legible handwriting for written paperwork and note-taking
Technology Used:
- eMoney Planning Software
- Redtail CRM, Albridge, Docupace, Morningstar, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Various investment and insurance company websites
We offer:
- A supportive and professional work environment
- Competitive compensation
- An opportunity for professional growth and advancement