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Financial Advisor Associate

Henderson Hutter Group, New Orleans, LA, United States


The Financial Advisor Associate will support daily branch operations while developing industry expertise, ultimately being responsible for relationship management, account administration, and supporting senior advisors in business development and growth efforts. This person will be required to pass the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 exams within the first nine months of their employment. The ideal candidate will be willing to work at least 90% of the time in our downtown New Orleans office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES Branch Operations

Optimize the client experience with diligent and prompt completion of client requests

Process checks, wires, and ACH requests in accordance with compliance standards

Prepare and process client documentation for proper opening and maintenance of accounts

Monitor and respond to alerts regarding cash and accounts

Perform back-up for all operational functions as required by workloads and absence

Training and Licensing

Acquire SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses in the first nine months of employment

Complete Raymond James Financial Advisor Mastery Program (AMP) in the first 24 months of employment

Relationship Management

Serve as a secondary relationship manager for assigned HHG clients, deepening relationships through regular proactive communication and as-needed reactive communication

Communicate market trends and economic environments to clients through proactive and reactive communication

Maintain consistent client communication with client meetings and calls

Interpret and present retirement analyses to clients

Present general insurance tools, including annuities and LTC, when appropriate

Possess investment management acumen, and comfort communicating strategy to clients

Business Development

Contribute to HHG Prospect Pipeline strategy

Identify and solicit new business opportunities in existing client base

Manage prospect relationships through regular proactive communication and as-needed reactive communication

Represent firm and increase brand awareness during networking events and seminars

SKILLS

Deliver excellent client service with a patient and personable demeanor; anticipate their needs and institutionalize their preferences

Possess strong organizational skills; comfort with multi-tasking and managing multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and speed

Motivated for growth; committed to active professional development, securing required licenses, and completing institutional and industry trainings

Collaborative and participatory; support HHG’s teammates in daily operations and contribute to HHG’s larger strategy and service goals

EXPERIENCE + CREDENTIALS

5+ years of work experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Computer literacy in MS Office & Outlook; comfortable with learning new technology

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS The Henderson Hutter Group is hiring for an exempt position on our team; salary is commensurate with industry experience.

We offer a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, employer-sponsored 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave, along with community engagement matching contributions and volunteer time off.

EEO Statement The Henderson Hutter Group is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Regulatory Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Henderson Hutter Group is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.

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