Financial Advisor II (US) Leesburg

at  TD Bank

433439BR
Wealth Management
Leesburg, VA
March 15, 2024
Hours
40
Department Overview
The Financial Advisor II (FA) role requires previous experience selling investments and providing financial planning & will need to leverage this experience to service the unique and complex needs of clients in the Mass Affluent (MA) segment. The FA II will serve as the central point of contact, providing expertise for MA clients on managed investments, financial planning and annuities/insurance. The job is directly responsible for providing proactive client service to achieve greater share of wallet. The job will also be responsible for retaining and growing the client relationship by helping clients with their asset accumulation, preservation, growth and protection.
The FA II role requires previous experience selling investments and providing financial planning.
This role is at the center of the MA client services model delivering an integrated Wealth Management, financial planning, and Insurance offering by providing day-to-day account management, financial needs analysis, direct sales of wealth management solutions and complex annuity and insurance solutions for clients and their businesses. In so doing, the FA II must focus on maximizing clients’ satisfaction with their overall wealth relationship, maximizing profitability of the client relationship, while ensuring operating within TD’s risk appetite and meeting regulatory compliance standards.

Job Details

• Experience selling investments and providing financial plans
• Demonstrates a commitment to being customer-centric by delivering legendary service during every customer interaction to maximize retention and growth
• Ensures all NEW clients receive the complete on-boarding experience, which includes: a thorough client discovery, completion of a financial needs analysis to provide goals-based advice, an introduction to the centralized client servicing team as per client need, and completion of all requisite client documents
• May work with clients with more complex needs and be able to have fulsome discussions with clients as the subject matter expert
• Ensures all new & existing clients are provided with a MA Planning Experience
• Effectively implement a process to ensure every client receives an Annual Client Review (ACR) meeting with an enhanced agenda focused on the client’s overall wealth needs, as well as pro-active contacts
• Serves as the primary point of contact for TD Wealth client relationships for MA segment; manages all aspects of the client’s relationships with TD Bank and refers to Retail and Wealth partners & affiliates as needed
• Implements and executes a differentiated service model/experience for MA clients
• Meets quarterly and annual sales goals
• Deepens wallet share by anticipating client needs and suggesting the most appropriate Wealth solutions. Maximizes profitability, while ensuring the client receives an exceptional client experience
• Identifies opportunities within your portfolio and network to refer business to Retail and Small Business/Commercial Partners
• Executes in a manner that is compliant with regulations, policies and procedures
• Adheres to all federal, state, SRO regulations and Firm policies related to all business activities (e.g. OCC, SEC, State Insurance Commissioners, NY Department of Financial Services, etc.)
• Ensures all Continuing Education requirements are attained
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to TD Bank & TD Wealth Policies and Procedures
• Responsible for implementing TD’s Customer Identification Program (CIP) by collecting and verifying required customer identification information, and performing other Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence Requirements as outlined in the Business Unit AML procedures
• Uncovers client’s asset and transitions higher threshold clients to appropriate HNW Wealth partners as needed
• Responsible for fostering and contributing to a positive and constructive work environment with a focus on supporting the overall Wealth team
• Provides coaching, Wealth referral training & on-going feedback to Retail and Small Business staff
• Contributes individually, as a team member and as a mentor to new FAs, to ensure strong performance, collaboration and enthusiasm
• Represents TD Wealth to the general public in a professional manner
• Be involved in the community and support TDBG charity and community initiatives

Job Requirements

• Must be eligible for employment under regulatory standards applicable to the position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year degree required or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years direct experience selling investments & providing financial planning
• 7+ years of overall working experience preferred
• Series 65 required
• Life and Health insurance licenses required, or ability to obtain within licensing and registration schedule
• Advanced understanding of wealth management business development techniques, products, services and overall industry.
• Advanced understanding and experience with retail and small business banking and experience interacting with Mass Affluent and HNW clients
• Consultative sales experience required
• Proven ability to establish relationships and partner effectively with other departments within TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank
• Ability to travel within assigned Market; about 75% of time
• Driver’s License required

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 others

WHO WE ARE

TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.
Inclusiveness

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