Financial Advisor Associate - West Babylon, NY

Job Description

Work Location: West Babylon, New York, United States of America

Hours: 40

Pay Details: $66,560 - $99,320 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business

Line of Business: TD Wealth

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities: The Financial Advisor Associate (FAA) works with TD Wealth prospects and clients to attract and retain clients by addressing their wealth management advisory needs. The FAA will meet with prospects and clients to analyze their financial information, including income, cash flow, assets and liabilities, analyze and understand their short and long term financial goals, educate and advise prospects and clients regarding investment and insurance strategies and products, and recommend personalized/tailored investment and insurance strategies and products to meet their financial and wealth creation objectives.

The successful candidate for the FAA role must possess broad knowledge, and the demonstrated ability to inform, educate and advise clients, with respect to financial analysis, financial markets, financial goals, investment and insurance strategies and products, and wealth management. The successful candidate for the FAA role must also possess strong interpersonal skills in order to develop a thorough understanding of each client's individual circumstances and a lasting role as the client’s advisor. As a fiduciary, the FAA will put the client's financial interests first when providing ongoing objective financial advice, long-term retirement planning, and annual reviews to determine if there have been changes in the client’s financial status or goals or the need for different strategies or products. The FAA is responsible for all aspects of developing and maintaining client relationships by providing ongoing consultation, advice, planning and day-to-day account servicing.

The FAA will rely on relationship building skills and the ability to influence in order to develop their client base and meet their assigned goals. Working within an assigned territory, the FAA will educate and coach Retail Store staff to identify referral prospects. The role will need to identify enterprise opportunities and engage key partners across the organization as appropriate/necessary.

Depth & Scope

• Serves as the primary relationship manager and financial advisor for TD Wealth clients with a Wealth management advisory need
• Develops, maintains and manages all aspects of the client’s relationship with TD Wealth
• Works with prospects to attract and develop clients and address their wealth management advisory needs
• Analyzes client and prospect financial information, including income, cash flow, assets and liabilities, and understands short and long term financial goals/objectives
• Recommends personalized/tailored investment and insurance strategies and products to meet client’s financial and wealth creation objectives
• Builds a client base by acquisition of new clients on an ongoing basis
• Educates and advises prospects and clients regarding investment and insurance strategies and products
• Retains and grows client base through relationship management, ongoing communication and consultation with client, obtaining and analyzing up-to-date client information, and periodic reviews
• Meets quarterly and annual objectives
• Proficient in Salesforce, Money Guide Pro and other authorized software to track client engagement and provide advice
• Ensures all new clients receive a complete onboarding experience, including client discovery, financial needs analysis, onboarding documents, and education/training for staff
• Provides education, coaching, wealth referral training, and ongoing feedback to Retail and Small Business staff
• Implements a process to ensure every client receives periodic ongoing contacts and an Annual Client Review (ACR) meeting with an enhanced agenda focused on the client’s overall wealth and financial planning needs
• Deepens wallet share by anticipating client needs and suggesting appropriate wealth solutions
• Identifies opportunities within the portfolio and network to refer business to Retail and Small Business/Commercial Partners
• Ensures compliance 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.)
• Completes Continuing Education requirements
• Understands and adheres to TD Bank & TD Wealth Policies and Procedures
• Implements TD’s Customer Identification Program (CIP) by collecting and verifying required customer identification information and performing other Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence as per AML procedures
• Develops understanding of client assets and transitions higher threshold clients to appropriate HNW Wealth partners, as needed
• Fosters a positive and constructive work environment supporting the Wealth team
• Contributes to strong performance, collaboration and enthusiasm as a team member and mentor to new FAs
• Represents TD Wealth to the general public in a professional manner
• Demonstrates involvement in the community and support for TD Bank and TD Wealth initiatives

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• 1+ years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry, relevant college degree or completion of the FAA Trainee program
• SIE & Series 7 required
• Required to have L&H and Series 66 (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain all within the Licensing and Registration Schedule
• Self-directed, with strong ability to plan own activities to achieve sales and referral goals
• Comprehensive understanding of wealth products and services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel within assigned market to meet prospects, clients and partners five days a week
• Ability to commute within assigned territory
• Understanding of wealth management business development techniques
• Understanding and experience interacting with retail and small business banking clients
• Consultative sales experience required
• Ability to establish relationships and partner effectively with other departments

OCC

• This position is with a FINRA member, broker and/or dealer and is subject to the requirements of FINRA and Securities Laws. May (or may not) be a registered position under FINRA.
• Must be eligible for employment under standards established by FINRA. Subject to the investigation and verification requirements of FINRA Rule 3110(e).
• Satisfactory results on a criminal background check, credit report check, civil litigation search, and regulatory action search are required by federal law for this position.

Physical Requirements

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Continuous
• International Travel – Occasional
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment – Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Crawling – Occasional
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Occasional
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Occasional
• Pulling – Occasional
• Twisting – Occasional
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The listed duties are considered essential for ADA purposes.

Who We Are

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. We strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for 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 foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is committed to being a leader in client experience and believes that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client-facing.

Our Total Rewards Package

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Additional Information

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

If you’re interested in a specific career path or building certain skills, you’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We’re committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. TD hires and develops the best.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure you have what you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We strive to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.