Client Service Associate

Job Description:
About Wealth Enhancement Group
Wealth Enhancement Group is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 55,000 households from our over 100 offices - and growing - nationwide.
Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement Group has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.
Our Eden Prairie, MN office has an excellent opportunity for a Client Service Associate. This individual will be focused on onboarding and servicing our high-net-worth clients. We are looking for someone with a high level of professionalism and knowledge to enhance our relationships with our clients who have complex service and investment needs. (This position has the flexibility to be a remote/hybrid work upon being trained)
The salary target for this role is $45,000.00 - 55,000.00.
We select our initial compensation target using national compensation survey data. When we make an offer, we then factor in things like tenure, performance, and geographic location to come up with the most accurate numbers. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We're big on open conversations, so, let's have one.
Primary Job Functions
Reception/Office:

• Greet clients; ensure office is clean and welcoming
• Schedule meetings with product vendors/sponsors

• Manage and distribute mail; coordinate overnight mail deliveries
• Order office marketing materials and printer supplies, coordinate printer maintenance with vendor and Technology

New Client Onboarding

• Ensures accurate completion of prospect or new client paperwork and account set up
• Follow up on funds transfer from surrendering company

• Maintains (CRM) database and client files (Filing, copies, data input)
• Research and follow up on any issues with the Broker/Dealer, WEG Operations, and vendors
• Record incoming assets to the appropriate blotting tool

Client Relationship Management

• Prepares account transactions, trades, deposits, withdrawals, RMDs, etc.
• Communicates to understand client requests, determines what needs to be done; communicates to the advisor or handles issue resolution, includes death claim processing
• May work with client's

Industry/Product/Company Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge and can accurately execute against WEG's Suitability Guidelines, operational processes and sales model
• Understands financial terminology and products
• Working proficiency with annuities, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, fixed income, stocks, options, alternative investments, hedge funds, charitable giving practices
• Attends Client Services and company educational events
• May attend vendor presentations

Team and Corporate Support

• Assists Advisor Team Operations to streamline processes
• Completes operational projects to support enhancements and changes
• Communicates process and sales updates to team

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year college degree preferred
• 0-3 years of industry experience
• Customer Service training, knowledge or experience
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability and interest to learn financial concepts and products
• Ability to work with deadlines, be flexible under pressure and prioritize work
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to learn WEG's sales model
• Ability to learn WEG/LPL processes and procedures
• Ability to learn financial product features and riders
• Ability to learn the review process and how the review is completed

Comprehensive Benefits Offerings
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. You may participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:

• Training and professional development
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k - with match and profit sharing
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Life insurance - employer paid
• Short-term and long-term disability - employer paid
• Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

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Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700
Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process.
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