Service Advisor

Reston, VA, United States

11710 Plaza America Dr, Reston, VA 20190, USA •

6116 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20852, USA

Job Description Posted Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 5:00 AM

Curo Private Wealth, a growing financial planning and investment management firm, with offices in Reston, VA and Rockville, MD, is seeking a Service Advisor to support our firm and clients. If you love a fast-paced environment, being part of a team that values your voice and ideas, and are looking to grow in your career path, this role could be for you!

Summary

The Service Advisor works with existing client relationships under the supervision of our CEO or Lead Advisor. This role prepares and delivers financial plans, performs investment analysis, develops investment recommendations, and may execute trades. The Service Advisor role is responsible for delivering excellent customer service to retain and grow customer relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this role successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty:

Prepares and updates financial plans, working with clients to obtain the necessary information and ensuring that it is accurately entered into the firm’s financial planning systems.

Works with Lead Advisors/Paraplanners to discuss, review and finalize financial planning assumptions and design decisions.

Works with clients, under the supervision of CEO/Lead Advisors, to obtain information and prepare risk profiles and investment policy statements.

Coordinates the transfer of client assets to the firm during new client onboarding, working closely with the Operations Group.

Develops asset allocation strategies and works independently or with the Investment Committee

Rebalances portfolios as directed by the Investment Committee and the CEO/Lead Advisors working with the client.

Participates in all client meetings and adds value to meetings by delivering presentations, facilitating discussions, and preparing information.

Creates custom worksheets and analyses where needed to answer client questions or research investment opportunities.

Facilitates the adoption of new technology by client service teams and trains others as necessary.

Advises clients on appropriate financial products in the context of their plans.

Keeps up with industry, congressional, and regulatory changes; updates team members and applicable clients if the changes potentially impact them.

Client Service and Relationship Management

Tracks client correspondence, actively participating in client meetings and responsible for follow-up items after meetings.

Takes meeting notes, sends meeting summaries, and manages meeting follow-up.

Actively engages with clients to address inbound questions or requests and provides answers and solutions in a timely manner.

Facilitates retention of existing clients by providing outstanding service, which also can foster new client referrals.

Builds strong relationships with clients and communicates proactively and consistently with clients to identify changes to their financial lives and needs that should be met.

Team Management and Staff Development

Leads the implementation of planning decisions and assigns client service steps to the team.

Provides consistent and constructive feedback to other professionals on the client service team.

Business Development

Seeks opportunities to grow existing client relationships through increased wallet share.

Engages with clients to create referral opportunities from existing clients.

Measures of Success

Number of clients served both in “first” and “second chair”

Number of referrals received per year

New clients added – through referral sources

Leadership and Execution of strategic projects

Accuracy, timeliness, and completion of financial plans and follow-up client deliverables

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, the individual should have the following skills and abilities.

Project/Time Management

Strong client service communications

Strong public speaking and presentation skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES

May oversee support advisors

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Series 7 and 66 licenses are required

Has advanced industry certification such as the CFP or is willing to pursue the certification while acting in this capacity.

BENEFITS:

Full health, vision, dental. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as car insurance, legal services and more (applicable to full time permanent employees).

DISCLOSURE:

By applying to a job at Bluespring Wealth Partners, a subsidiary of Kestra Financial, you are agreeing to the following statements:

You acknowledge that if hired, Bluespring Wealth Partners may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.

It is the policy of Bluespring Wealth Partners to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bluespring Wealth Partners prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Job Family Client Service Job Function Client Service

Pay Type Salary

6116 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20852, USA

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