Atria Wealth Solutions

Through its relationship with CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS) Truliant Federal Credit Union is seeking a Financial Advisor II (Remote Work Flexibility - NC) to join their team in the Greensboro area.

Although this position is primarily onsite at one of our Truliant locations, this position has a flexible work arrangement that gives you the opportunity to work remotely occasionally, or according to an established schedule determined by your manager.

Purpose of the Job

The Financial Advisor II serves the financial advisory needs of credit union members utilizing a holistic approach. The Financial Advisor II helps members identify their financial goals and objectives, uses financial planning and analysis to determine appropriate securities and/or insurance products to fulfill the members’ goals and objectives and establishes an ongoing relationship with members to periodically review their portfolio. The Financial Advisor II presents a professional image and cultivates a strong working relationship with Credit Union staff, members, and other key people involved in with the Credit Union’s delivery of service to existing members, including the various vendors with which the Credit Union partners.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Presents a professional image from a personal and professional level that will be beneficial to both the Credit Union and TFA.
2. Cultivates strong working relationships and builds trust among Credit Union staff and members along with other key local people in the Credit Union's community, i.e., attends/participates in staff meetings and other Credit Union staff functions, conducts periodic huddles with designated branches, etc.
3. Implements the key individual elements of yearly marketing plans in daily work efforts. Consistently generates a minimum of 15-20 appointments per week with members through proactive outreach and successful marketing efforts in alignment with established outreach and productivity goals.
4. Follows the sales process and procedures as established through the TFA program.
5. Follows the established securities and insurance compliance guidelines, and strictly adheres to all Credit Union, TFA and broker-dealer policies where appropriate.
6. Follows established policies and procedures of ethical market conduct. Conducts business according to high standards of honesty, fairness, and integrity and renders service to members which, in the same circumstances, we would demand for ourselves.
7. Follows the established guidelines for maintaining client files in accordance with broker–dealer practices and FINRA requirements.
8. Meets or exceeds the minimum budgeted GDC and/or new assets invested goals established for the position on a monthly as well as yearly basis as defined by the Minimum Production Guidelines (MPGs) and incentive plan.
9. Meets or exceeds the minimum stated expectations as defined in the MPGs for the position.
10. Attends and completes all required training and informational meetings scheduled by management and broker-dealer.
11. Completes and submits weekly activity reports promptly to management as well as all other ad hoc reports as requested.
12. Fully utilizes the broker-dealer CRM and processing system for all business-related activity documentation.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists with other tasks and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Must have consistent record of meeting / exceeding compliance inspections and keeping high overall business integrity standards, including a Clean U-4
• Must have advanced skills with MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must have the ability to deliver services and make presentations through remote technologies such as WebEx, conference calling and delivering documents through DocuSign
• Must have the ability to work with people at different job levels ranging from senior managers to front line employees
• Must hold the following FINRA Registrations in good standing: Series 63, 65 or 66 and Series 7 (required within 90 days of employment for new hires)
• Must have a history of progressively more successful sales success as determined by growth in both GDC and placing assets under management
• Must obtain Life/Health insurance licenses within 90 days of employment
• Must be able to effectively implement / leverage technology and all other available investment tools and resources to provide member-clients with an exceptional experience on a consistent basis
• Must have the ability to understand all business processes within the credit union
• Must be detail oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a general office environment
• Must be flexible and able to shift resources and priorities as required
• Must be able to complete all assignments with minimal supervision
• Must place all trades within compliance guidelines and not subject the Credit Union to potential trade related losses
• Familiarity with investor programs required
• Should possess a strong commitment to providing excellent service to Truliant members

Physical Requirements

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and stooping required.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time and use a computer.
• Must be able to moderately lift or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.

Education and Background

• Associate/Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education/experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities have been acquired.
• 3-5 years financial services sales experience required.
• LUTCF, CLU, ChFC, CRPC, or CFP designation or working towards the completion of one of these programs preferred.

EOE

** Representatives are employed by Truliant Federal Credit Union and registered through CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS). Member FINRA/SIPC. CFS is a broker/dealer and RIA with a stable track record of serving the investment needs of credit unions and their members. To learn more about CFS, please visit www.cusonet.com.

CFS (Member FINRA/SIPC) is a broker-dealer and RIA with a stable track record of serving the investment needs of credit unions and their members. We deliver a clear path to the future of wealth management with the open-minded agility, senior-level access, and expert technology to help get you there. We are led by visionary financial services leaders who see farther. Ranked as one of the top broker-dealers in the industry, we work with many of the top financial institutions throughout the country.