Financial Advisor Trainee
TD Securities, West Long Branch, NJ, United States
Work Location
West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Hours 40
Pay Details $25.75 - $38.50 USD
Line Of Business TD Wealth
Job Description The Financial Advisor Trainee (FA Trainee) role is intended to be a transitional role where in addition to the below responsibilities, it is expected you learn the requisite set of skills to qualify for the role of Financial Advisor Associate (FAA) in the expected time frame.
Once the Trainee program is complete you will be transitioned into an FAA role and will need to be able to attract and retain clients by addressing their wealth management advisory needs. You will meet with prospects and clients to analyze their financial information, including income, cash flow, assets and liabilities, analyze and understand their short and long term financial goals, educate and advise prospects and clients regarding investment and insurance strategies and products, and recommend personalized/tailored investment and insurance strategies and products to meet their financial and wealth creation objectives.
You must possess broad knowledge, and the demonstrated ability to inform, educate and advise clients, with respect to financial analysis, financial markets, financial goals, investment and insurance strategies and products, and wealth management. You must also possess strong interpersonal skills in order to develop a thorough understanding of each client’s individual circumstances and a lasting role as the client’s advisor. As an FA you will be a fiduciary and will put the client’s financial interests first when providing ongoing objective financial advice, long‑term retirement planning, and annual reviews to determine if there have been changes in the client’s financial status or goals or the need for different strategies or products. Once transitioned to an FA role you will be responsible for all aspects of developing and maintaining client relationships by providing ongoing consultation, advice, planning and day to day account servicing.
As an FAA, you will need to rely on relationship building skills and the ability to influence in order to develop their client base and meet their assigned goals. Once assigned a territory, you will educate and coach Retail Store staff to identify referral prospects. You will need to be able to identify enterprise opportunities and engage key partners across the organization as appropriate/necessary.
Depth & Scope
Obtains the requisite set of skills to qualify for the role of Financial Advisor Associate within a specified time frame
Actively calls and meets with TD Bank customers and prospects with the goal to deepen customer relationships, assist with customer service issues, and identify customer financial needs
Utilizes a financial needs assessment tool to identify annuity and insurance sales opportunities as well as referral opportunities to TD Wealth businesses and affiliates
Meets the insurance agency requirements, policies and procedures to effectuate annuity and insurance sales, including for qualified accounts in accordance with and compliance with all of TD Wealth’s policies and procedures
Recommends and provides direct sales and fulfillment of insurance and annuity solutions, where suitable
Able to provide TD Bank employees with information and education on wealth products & service offerings, including training on annuities and insurance products
Able to provide sales training on annuity and insurance offerings for TD Bank licensed insurance agents
Maintains ongoing relationships with insurance and annuity clients and refers to TD Wealth businesses and affiliates based on customer wants and needs
Responsible for all aspects of insurance and annuity business in their region, including sales and renewal process, application intake, delivery, and other servicing needs
Maintains close relationship with Insurance Companies to achieve excellent customer service
Develops detailed understanding of products and services offered within TD Wealth businesses and affiliates in order to make appropriate referrals for each customer
Maintains expert knowledge of the annuity and insurance products, local market, competitive offers, economic and regulatory trends
Responsible for accurate and complete reporting, as required by management
Meets regularly with Retail Bank employees to educate on annuity and insurance products and offerings from TD Wealth businesses and affiliates
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
1+ years of relevant work experience or college degree
SIE required
Ability to obtain Life & Health, Series 7 and Series 66 (or equivalent) within Licensing & Registration Schedule
Self‑directed, with strong ability to plan own activities to achieve sales and referral goals
General understanding of wealth products and services
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to travel to our FA training class upon obtaining all required licenses and registration
Ability to commute to assigned office for in‑person training & studying five days a week
Customer Accountabilities
Understands and supports the Bank’s Customer Service Strategy
Considers the impact of decisions on the well‑being of TD, its Customers and stakeholders
Provides the highest level of customer service when dealing with internal partners, vendors or our Customers – WOW at every opportunity
Models quality service delivery at every interaction
Leads and contributes to the ongoing improvement of the partner / Customer experience
Employee/Team Accountabilities
Be engaged in advancing and sustaining a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TD’s diversity agenda, and create an extraordinary employee experience
Participates fully as a member of the team and contributes to a positive work environment
May provide leadership, training, and guidance to other team members
Ensures ongoing communication with the team on the status / progress of projects and issues / points of interest
Actively shares information and knowledge, and proactively learns from the expertise of others
OCC Language
This position is with a FINRA member, broker and/or dealer and is subject to the requirements of FINRA and Securities Laws. May (or may not) be a registered position under FINRA.
Must be eligible for employment under standards established by FINRA. Subject to the investigation and verification requirements of FINRA Rule 3110(e), including: the Firm’s obligation to investigate the good character, business reputation, qualifications and experience of an applicant for registration before applying to register the applicant with FINRA and filing the applicant’s Form U4 with the CRD, and before representing on the applicant’s Form U4 that it has conducted this investigation and verified the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in the applicant’s Form U4; and the Firm’s obligation to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information contained on the applicant’s Form U4, no later than 30 calendar days after the Form U4 is filed with FINRA.
Satisfactory results on a criminal background check, credit report check, civil litigation search, and regulatory agency or self‑regulatory organization enforcement action search, and statements/certification from job applicant regarding administrative, civil, and/or criminal findings by any government agency/authority or self‑regulatory organization, are required by federal law for this position.
Physical Requirements
Domestic Travel – Frequent
International Travel – Never
Performing sedentary work – Continuous
Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
Operating standard office equipment – Continuous
Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
Sitting – Continuous
Standing – Occasional
Walking – Occasional
Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
Squatting – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Kneeling – Never
Crawling – Never
Climbing – Never
Reaching overhead – Never
Reaching forward – Occasional
Pushing – Never
Pulling – Never
Twisting – Never
Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous
Benefits Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well‑being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well‑being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.
Equality & Accommodation TD Bank is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please contact the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program.
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Hours 40
Pay Details $25.75 - $38.50 USD
Line Of Business TD Wealth
Job Description The Financial Advisor Trainee (FA Trainee) role is intended to be a transitional role where in addition to the below responsibilities, it is expected you learn the requisite set of skills to qualify for the role of Financial Advisor Associate (FAA) in the expected time frame.
Once the Trainee program is complete you will be transitioned into an FAA role and will need to be able to attract and retain clients by addressing their wealth management advisory needs. You will meet with prospects and clients to analyze their financial information, including income, cash flow, assets and liabilities, analyze and understand their short and long term financial goals, educate and advise prospects and clients regarding investment and insurance strategies and products, and recommend personalized/tailored investment and insurance strategies and products to meet their financial and wealth creation objectives.
You must possess broad knowledge, and the demonstrated ability to inform, educate and advise clients, with respect to financial analysis, financial markets, financial goals, investment and insurance strategies and products, and wealth management. You must also possess strong interpersonal skills in order to develop a thorough understanding of each client’s individual circumstances and a lasting role as the client’s advisor. As an FA you will be a fiduciary and will put the client’s financial interests first when providing ongoing objective financial advice, long‑term retirement planning, and annual reviews to determine if there have been changes in the client’s financial status or goals or the need for different strategies or products. Once transitioned to an FA role you will be responsible for all aspects of developing and maintaining client relationships by providing ongoing consultation, advice, planning and day to day account servicing.
As an FAA, you will need to rely on relationship building skills and the ability to influence in order to develop their client base and meet their assigned goals. Once assigned a territory, you will educate and coach Retail Store staff to identify referral prospects. You will need to be able to identify enterprise opportunities and engage key partners across the organization as appropriate/necessary.
Depth & Scope
Obtains the requisite set of skills to qualify for the role of Financial Advisor Associate within a specified time frame
Actively calls and meets with TD Bank customers and prospects with the goal to deepen customer relationships, assist with customer service issues, and identify customer financial needs
Utilizes a financial needs assessment tool to identify annuity and insurance sales opportunities as well as referral opportunities to TD Wealth businesses and affiliates
Meets the insurance agency requirements, policies and procedures to effectuate annuity and insurance sales, including for qualified accounts in accordance with and compliance with all of TD Wealth’s policies and procedures
Recommends and provides direct sales and fulfillment of insurance and annuity solutions, where suitable
Able to provide TD Bank employees with information and education on wealth products & service offerings, including training on annuities and insurance products
Able to provide sales training on annuity and insurance offerings for TD Bank licensed insurance agents
Maintains ongoing relationships with insurance and annuity clients and refers to TD Wealth businesses and affiliates based on customer wants and needs
Responsible for all aspects of insurance and annuity business in their region, including sales and renewal process, application intake, delivery, and other servicing needs
Maintains close relationship with Insurance Companies to achieve excellent customer service
Develops detailed understanding of products and services offered within TD Wealth businesses and affiliates in order to make appropriate referrals for each customer
Maintains expert knowledge of the annuity and insurance products, local market, competitive offers, economic and regulatory trends
Responsible for accurate and complete reporting, as required by management
Meets regularly with Retail Bank employees to educate on annuity and insurance products and offerings from TD Wealth businesses and affiliates
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
1+ years of relevant work experience or college degree
SIE required
Ability to obtain Life & Health, Series 7 and Series 66 (or equivalent) within Licensing & Registration Schedule
Self‑directed, with strong ability to plan own activities to achieve sales and referral goals
General understanding of wealth products and services
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to travel to our FA training class upon obtaining all required licenses and registration
Ability to commute to assigned office for in‑person training & studying five days a week
Customer Accountabilities
Understands and supports the Bank’s Customer Service Strategy
Considers the impact of decisions on the well‑being of TD, its Customers and stakeholders
Provides the highest level of customer service when dealing with internal partners, vendors or our Customers – WOW at every opportunity
Models quality service delivery at every interaction
Leads and contributes to the ongoing improvement of the partner / Customer experience
Employee/Team Accountabilities
Be engaged in advancing and sustaining a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TD’s diversity agenda, and create an extraordinary employee experience
Participates fully as a member of the team and contributes to a positive work environment
May provide leadership, training, and guidance to other team members
Ensures ongoing communication with the team on the status / progress of projects and issues / points of interest
Actively shares information and knowledge, and proactively learns from the expertise of others
OCC Language
This position is with a FINRA member, broker and/or dealer and is subject to the requirements of FINRA and Securities Laws. May (or may not) be a registered position under FINRA.
Must be eligible for employment under standards established by FINRA. Subject to the investigation and verification requirements of FINRA Rule 3110(e), including: the Firm’s obligation to investigate the good character, business reputation, qualifications and experience of an applicant for registration before applying to register the applicant with FINRA and filing the applicant’s Form U4 with the CRD, and before representing on the applicant’s Form U4 that it has conducted this investigation and verified the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in the applicant’s Form U4; and the Firm’s obligation to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information contained on the applicant’s Form U4, no later than 30 calendar days after the Form U4 is filed with FINRA.
Satisfactory results on a criminal background check, credit report check, civil litigation search, and regulatory agency or self‑regulatory organization enforcement action search, and statements/certification from job applicant regarding administrative, civil, and/or criminal findings by any government agency/authority or self‑regulatory organization, are required by federal law for this position.
Physical Requirements
Domestic Travel – Frequent
International Travel – Never
Performing sedentary work – Continuous
Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
Operating standard office equipment – Continuous
Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
Sitting – Continuous
Standing – Occasional
Walking – Occasional
Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
Squatting – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Kneeling – Never
Crawling – Never
Climbing – Never
Reaching overhead – Never
Reaching forward – Occasional
Pushing – Never
Pulling – Never
Twisting – Never
Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous
Benefits Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well‑being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well‑being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.
Equality & Accommodation TD Bank is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please contact the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program.
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