Lead Financial Advisor

Are you ready to step into a pivotal role within a well-established, thriving financial team? As the Lead Advisor at Emerald Financial Group, you'll have the unique opportunity to directly engage with our well-established and valued client base. While leading a team of financial advisors that share similar values and passion for helping others and living a life of generosity. 

Our Team

Emerald Financial Group is a growing independent financial services practice of Thrivent. We take a broad-based approach to help our clients achieve multiple financial goals. With over 100 years of financial industry experience backing our practice, we’re primed for continued growth. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships with our clients.

Through a comprehensive suite of products and services—including insurance, annuities, and investments—we help clients craft personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique needs and goals. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of service. We do this by listening carefully to our clients, by responding in a timely manner to client questions and concerns, and by always treating our clients with integrity. We will work diligently to earn our client’s trust and to keep it.

Position Summary

The Lead Advisor plays a crucial role in guiding clients towards achieving their financial and investment goals. This position requires a deep understanding of financial planning, investment strategies, and client relationship management. The Lead Advisor will lead a team of advisors, provide strategic direction, and ensure the highest level of service to clients. The Lead Advisor will be employed by Emerald Financial Group. As such all existing and new clients of the practice will remain that of Emerald Financial Group and not that of the Financial Advisor. We are open to individuals who do not have financial services experience but possess a proven track record of success and experience in leading a Sales Team.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of financial advisors Set performance goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide feedbackEnsure team members adhere to compliance and ethical standardsFoster a collaborative and supportive team environmentDevelop and implement strategies to grow the client base and increase assets under managementAccountable for hitting personal and team sales targetsCommunicate complex financial concepts in a clear and understandable mannerPrepare and present detailed reports on investment performance and financial plansIdentify opportunities for new services and product offeringsActively develops organizational strategic goals as a member of the Executive LeadershipProvide one-on-one financial guidance and connect clients to products, services and unique membership benefitsRun client meetings and compose meeting notesPreparation for and follow up from client meetings including, but not limited to, obtaining client documents and statementsCounsel and advise prospective and current clients on suitable financial products and investment advisory services Explain, discuss or interpret insurance coverage; analyze exposures or policies; provide recommendations Precisely and promptly open and complete product applicationsAccept and/or enter securities trade orders from customers, including unsolicited trade orders precisely and promptlyAssist client with product changesObtain client financial and/or suitability informationManage sensitive client communications, including confidential information, and respond promptly through verbal and written channels to maintain a high level of customer satisfactionMaintain compliance standards and education requirement for all licenses and certifications necessary for the work within Emerald Financial GroupFacilitate and/or co-present product specific seminars and/or workshops as necessaryAttend and participate in client events, workshops, business events, and fraternal events and meetings Participate in business planning for the practice as neededParticipate in weekly team meetings

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related fieldHolds Series 7 and 66 licenses, as well as insurance licensesMust be willing to complete appropriate state training to sell any productsCollege degree preferred or equivalent work experiencePrevious experience leading teamsExperience assessing client needs, identifying/recommending solutions, and building/managing client relationshipsPrevious sales experience preferred, but not requiredPrefer at least 5 years industry experience but may consider a strong candidate with less experiencePrevious experience with Salesforce, MoneyGuidePro and Morningstar

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonusesMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits after 90-day introductory periodRetirement savings plan with company matchRelocation reimbursement Flexible work environmentProfessional development opportunities and support for continuing educationFull time position working 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend appointments

As part of the Emerald Financial Group recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the process. Fingerprints will be required as part of FINRA registration process for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records. Thrivent values diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

To learn more about the privacy of your information, visit our workforce privacy policy at thrivent.com/privacy.

Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.

              

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Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.