Financial Advisor

Wye Financial Partners is a financial services firm offering full-service investment and insurance solutions through our broker/dealer, LPL Financial. LPL Financial is the largest independent broker/dealer in the country and has been a partner of ours for over a decade.

Essential Functions Include:

• Meeting individually with clients to determine their financial objectives, risk tolerance, income, expenses, and assets
• Offering strategic advice on products and services, such as investments, insurance coverage and debt management tools
• Securing stocks and bonds and establishing progressive savings accounts
• Moving money from accounts per industry and federal regulations
• Performing market research to stay current with financial trends
• Preparing financial documents, such as income projections and investment reports
• Maintaining compliance with all rules and regulations in the financial industry
• Identifying and pursuing potential clients to maintain a strong client base
• Develops and maintains a high level of knowledge of investment disciplines
• Develops and maintains new client files with the support of the administrative team
• Adheres to all Compliance Rules and Regulations set forth by NASD, Broker-Dealer and Bank Compliance Departments
• Attends various community functions to promote services provided
• Achieves goals assigned as part of the Department’s annual operating plan:
  • Jointly establishes quantitative sales objectives, with assigned supervisor, on an annual basis
  • Solicits new business from present and prospective customers
  • Promotes an environment and culture to support and improve sales and referral activities to meet overall defined goals
  • Responds to referrals within a reasonable timeframe not to exceed two (2) business days
• Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the division as well as with other branches/departments to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information
• Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace
• Communicates with management and staff personnel to integrate goals and activities
• Responds to inquiries relating to his/her particular area, or to requests from other bank personnel, customers, etc., within given time frames and within established policy
• Maintains appropriate records and provides assigned reports

Location: This position can work from one of three locations:

• Westgate Circle - 200 Westgate Circle, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401
• Waldorf - 3035 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601
• Governor's Avenue Branch - 800 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time.
• Exempt.
• Days of Work: Monday-Friday

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
• A BS or BA degree in Finance or related field preferred.
• Active status required: Series 7 Licensing; Series 63 and 65 (or 66) Licensing; Insurance Licensing in Life, Health, and Variable Annuities.
• Minimum experience within a wealth management role: 1-5 years (Financial Advisor I) or 5-10 years (Financial Advisor II)
• Must have the ability to travel to meet with various clients and attend community events as needed.
• Experience on LPL Financial ClientWorks platform and/or Fi-Tek GWES Platform preferred
• Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®); Certified Trust and Financial Officer (CTFA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC) preferred

Compensation:

• The pay range for this position is:
  • Financial Advisor I (1-5 years experience) - $60K base plus production commission 
  • Financial Advisor II (5-10 years experience) - $65K base plus production commission
• Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on factors such as relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, licensure requirements and/or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.