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Form of work- Are you passionate about helping people prepare financially for their future?
- Do you possess a broad knowledge of financial products and services?
- Would you like to work at a multi-faceted, dynamic organization that thrives on teamwork and collaboration?
Through its relationship with CUSO Financial Services, L. P. (CFS) Patriot Federal Credit Union is seeking a Financial Advisor Associate to provide retirement and investment services to its member base in Chambersburg, PA, and the surrounding areas.
Established in 1965, Patriot Federal Credit Union has over $700 million in assets and more than 70,000 members. Patriot Federal Credit Union is headquartered in Chambersburg and is the 13th largest credit union in the state of Pennsylvania. It is also the 442nd largest credit union in the nation. To learn more, visit patriotfcu.org (http://www.stcu.com/)
In this role, the successful candidate's key responsibilities will include working with registered representatives in assigning the servicing and transitioning a portion of the client base, conducting regularly scheduled reviews with assigned clients to monitor client progress toward client's goals, and serving as the broker of record for select member client accounts.
The ideal candidate is someone looking to join a small but seasoned group of advisors and develop their necessary skills, ultimately to grow and develop into a Financial Advisor with a book of business and defined branch territory within 2-4 years.
Responsibilities
- Contact assigned clients and schedule appointments to review goals.
- Process paperwork and trades for assigned clients.
- Send out review letters to assigned clients.
- Handle routine member inquiries; effectively work with the back-office support personnel at vendors and broker-dealer to ensure a high degree of quality service and member satisfaction. Report specific problems to Program Manager on an as needed basis.
- Set up and maintain client files with appropriate information and in accordance with FINRA compliance standards.
- Keep all securities and insurance licensing current through successful completion of Continuing Education Requirements.
- Complete weekly report of contacts made.
- Input financial planning data into financial planning software for registered representatives on an as needed basis.
- Provide research information to registered representatives on an as needed basis (i.e., cost basis information, product research, etc.).
- Service branch referrals for members with investment needs.
Qualifications
- Minimum completion of an Associate's degree in finance, business or related field required.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in the financial services field. Related member service experience helpful.
- Proficient in MS applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Working knowledge of financial institution products and services, as well as life insurance, annuity, and securities products. Proficient in operational procedures related to member accounts. Strong practical understanding of general economic principles relating to all aspects of personal finance.
- Possess or ability to obtain Series 7, 63 and 65, Life, Accident and Health Insurance licenses within a specified period of time.
- Must be able to do the following: to read, to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately; to see details and recognize errors in numbers and spelling; to present information effectively; to work within precise limits of accuracy; to follow instructions; to accept responsibility; to be tactful and patient with others.
- Ability to communicate successfully and in a professional manner with clients, above average math aptitude, excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent decision making and problem-solving skills, superior amount of computer literacy and proofreading capabilities and strong organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of financial institution products and services, as well as life insurance, annuity and securities products.
- Proficient in operational procedures related to member accounts.
- Strong practical understanding of general economic principles relating to all aspects of personal finance.
- Patience, empathy and tact, confidentiality, initiative, ability to work in stressful situations, friendly, outgoing, and professional personality, ability to be flexible.
- Possess a valid driver's license
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**Representatives are employed and registered through CFS (Member FINRA (http://www.finra.org/) / SIPC (http://www.sipc.org/) ). To learn more about CUSO Financial Services, LP. visit www.cusonet.com .
CFS (Member FINRA/SIPC) is a broker-dealer and RIA with a stable, 25-year track record of serving the investment needs of credit unions and their members. We're ranked as one of the top broker-dealers in the industry and we work with some of the top financial institutions in the country.
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