Description
Advise individuals and businesses on investments and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement, education, insurance, and tax-efficient strategies. Assess goals and risk tolerance, build and manage portfolios, and provide ongoing guidance while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- • Interview clients to assess assets, liabilities, income, expenses, insurance, taxes, goals, and risk tolerance.
- • Develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with client objectives and time horizons.
- • Recommend diversified investment portfolios using stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and other suitable products.
- • Explain investment concepts, fees, risks, and market terms in clear language.
- • Prepare proposals and present options, outlining costs and expected outcomes.
- • Open accounts and complete required applications, disclosures, and KYC documentation.
- • Place client-approved trades and ensure accurate, timely execution.
- • Monitor client portfolios and market conditions; rebalance or adjust allocations as needed.
- • Conduct periodic reviews and performance reporting with clients.
- • Maintain accurate records of meetings, suitability determinations, and transactions in CRM.
- • Ensure compliance with regulations and firm policies; review transactions for accuracy.
- • Calculate and explain fees, commissions, and expenses.
- • Identify client needs and cross-sell appropriate services, such as cash management, lending, or trust solutions.
- • Contact prospects, network for referrals, and present available advisory services.
- • Coordinate with CPAs and attorneys on tax and estate planning strategies.
- • Provide guidance on retirement planning, education funding, and insurance coverage.
- • Track economic and market developments that may impact client strategies.
- • Prepare Investment Policy Statements documenting goals, constraints, and benchmarks.
- • Manage onboarding, account transfers, and service requests to meet deadlines.
- • Stay current on investment products, annuities, and managed account platforms.
- • Verify trade confirmations, statements, and corporate actions for accuracy.
- • Supply timely quotes, research, and portfolio updates to clients.
- • Evaluate profitability and service levels of client relationships.
- • Supervise or coordinate with support staff to ensure proper execution and service.
- • Design risk management and hedging approaches when appropriate and approved.
- • Prepare financial planning deliverables, cash-flow analyses, and retirement projections.
- • Educate clients on tax-efficient strategies, including asset location and withdrawal sequencing.
- • Support business development through seminars, webinars, and community events.
- • Address client life events and liquidity needs with tailored recommendations.
- • Maintain required licenses, certifications, and continuing education; adhere to suitability or fiduciary standards.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
