Wealth Advisor - Mechanics Bank at LPL Lawyers

Berkeley, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment sales, Financial planning, Consultative sales, Relationship management, Customer service, Regulatory compliance, Financial solutions, Insurance solutions, Brokerage services, Microsoft Office, Communication skills, Research and analysis, Business development, Cross-selling, Interpersonal skills, Organization skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

LPL Financial collaborates with banks to provide a comprehensive suite of financial services tailored to their clients needs. This exciting opportunity at Mechanics Bank invites you to join our employee advisor model as a Wealth Advisor affiliated with LPL Financial. Rated in Forbes as one of America’s Best Banks in 2024, Mechanics Banks proudly serves California, with branches reaching from the Imperial Valley to the Cascades, and from the coastal communities to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Dedicated to meeting the banking, lending, and wealth management needs of its clients, Mechanics Bank is deeply committed to giving back to communities across the Golden State. This role will require the employee to work on-site at the local bank branch located in Monterrey, Salinas, or Santa Cruz, California. Job Overview: A Wealth Advisor acts as a dedicated representative assigned to a specific branch (or multiple branches) to deliver Non-Deposit Investment Products (NDIPs) and services to the branch customers and prospective customer base. Serves as an advisor to provide an advice-based approach to financial solutions for an assigned book of business. Actively solicits new and existing investments and insurance solutions from retail client base designed to meet the individualized needs of each customer. Establish a strong partnership with Retail Branch Managers and Centers of Influence and maintain strong working relationships with all assigned Branches. Responsibilities: Utilizing a consultative, holistic approach, sales process, and assessment tools where appropriate. Providing comprehensive, needs- based financial solutions to clients by offering a range of investment/insurance solutions Delivering needs based, comprehensive financial solutions by offering a suitable and diversified set of brokerage, advisory, and insurance solutions to meet client needs and objectives. Employing ethical business practices to ensure full compliance of regulatory, broker dealer and institution requirements Delivering a high quality customer service experience during each customer interaction Building strong relationships with retail branch staff, supporting and motivating their referral efforts. Developing a complete understanding of the core institution products to support cross- selling opportunities and to generate referrals back to the institution where appropriate Meet or exceed established sales goals for assigned territory while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations governing products and services. What are we looking for? We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred) Minimum of two (2) years investment sales experience (preferably in a financial institution) Must maintain Licenses and FINRA registrations: Active State Applicable Life Insurance License, Active Series 7 Registration, Active Series 63 Registration (if required by the state of hire), Active Series 65 or 66 Registration (If required by the state of hire. If required by state of hire and not active, must acquire within the first six months of hire) Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite, including Power Point and applications specific to the broker dealer Preferences: Demonstrated ability to sell products and services to investment clients; evidence of strong sales results Broad knowledge of characteristics and needs of clients and partners within the bank- based investment market space Excellent knowledge of investment/insurance products and financial planning Core Competencies: Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Possess strong organization skills Excellent customer service and business focus with a great attention to detail Effective research and analysis skills #LI-Onsite Pay Range:$66,560 - $80,000 The salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location. This position is also eligible to earn sales incentive compensation. Why You Should Consider LPL Financial for Advisor Jobs at Banks & Credit Unions LPL has tremendous research and technology capabilities. The investment research that LPL provides offers us a strategic capability to stay ahead of the competition. -David Casey, Delta Community Credit Union Advisor Are you looking for a financial advisor opportunity with an investment program at a bank or credit union? Does having the credibility, trusted brand, and established presence of a local institution appeal to you? We have investment programs located in banks and credit unions across the country looking for financial advisors. We'll get you in touch with an LPL recruiter who works with our partner financial institutions to help you find a great fit. Institutional credibility Existing client base Established infrastructure Access to LPL tech, tools, research, and analysis Collaborative environment Employee benefits package

Responsibilities

The Wealth Advisor acts as a dedicated representative at assigned bank branches to deliver investment and insurance products to clients. They are responsible for building strong relationships with branch staff and meeting sales goals through a consultative, needs-based approach.