Private Wealth Consultant - St Petersburg, United States - Raymond James Financial Services

Description

The Wealth Solutions team provides consultative financial planning strategies to financial advisors who are dedicated to helping their clients achieve their wealth management goals.

As a Wealth Solutions team member, you will consult with financial advisors and their clients regarding overall wealth management products and services; and lead large projects with a significant business impact involving cross-functional teams.

We are looking for a confident, poised and approachable person to join the team to provide indispensable service to our Financial Advisors and clients.

• Serve as an educational and technical resource to manage the complexities of significant wealth, including estate, tax and charitable planning; business succession and exit planning, executive compensation and retirement solutions for individuals.
• Assist in the utilization of financial planning software to provide planning guidance for financial advisors and their clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with financial advisors and provide consultative education of wealth management services and products to support asset retention and growth of new assets.
• Educate financial advisors on the benefits of wealth management products and services for their clients.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to provide comprehensive recommendations for the financial advisor, the client and the client's legal and tax professionals (e.g. attorney or CPA).
• Participate in developing strategy and communication resources, as well as home office visits and public speaking activities.

• Wealth management/ brokerage industry.
• Advanced principles of banking and finance and securities broker/dealer operations.
• Advanced concepts and regulations related to wealth management and financial planning.

• Excellent problem solving skills to identify the needs of clients through effective questioning and listening.
• The ability to research issues and confidently help advisors think through clients' planning strategies.
• The aptitude to manage projects moving in different directions and to embrace a broad spectrum of disciplines throughout the day.
• Articulating complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients.

• Identify and position the products and services brokers use in financial planning.
• Provide a high level of customer service and commitment to a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in finance or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of wealth management or financial planning experience.

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

• Juris Doctorate (JD), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), other combination of designations and experience approved by the hiring manager.
• FINRA Series 7, insurance or other applicable licenses or certifications are beneficial. The ability to obtain a necessary license if needed as required by management.