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Atria Wealth Solutions Financial Advisor in Battle Creek, Michigan
BlueOX Credit Union, as part of its relationship with CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS) is seeking a Financial Advisor to provide investment services for its members in and around the Battle Creek, MI area.
Our story began on April 16, 1936 – Inspired by a small handful of educators from the Battle Creek School System, the Battle Creek Teachers Association Credit Union was formed on April 16, 1936. The original field of membership was limited to teachers, principals, supervisors, and superintendents of the Battle Creek School System. Through the years, the charter was amended several times to include educationally related groups in various geographical areas, as well as educational organizations and retirees. Many years later, after a few name changes, on January 1, 2016, the name was again changed to BlueOx Credit Union.
Today, BlueOx, has six branch locations, over 18,000 members, more than $220 million in assets, and is privileged to connect with thousands of members every day. They are looking to add a financial advisor to the team to join the credit union’s mission of providing quality financial services that will improve and make a positive impact on the lives of its members, employees, and communities.
As a Financial Advisor your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Identifies and evaluates customer needs for financial services, assess the objectives and goals of the individual, then develops an investment strategy to implement.
Stays current and analyzes market conditions and otherwise educating and updating themselves about financial and investment vehicles in the market and the tax and securities consequences to clients with particular investments. Attends training and/or completing required continuing education and keeps current on investment products and services offered. Meets regularly with Program Manager and trains, if necessary, with Program Manager.
Drives investment and program integration initiatives with credit union and/or assigned bank program (includes branch personnel training). Provides regular feedback to the branch employees, identified credit union executives and sales manager regarding sales practices and business development initiatives. Work with Financial Center Managers to identify and leverage cross-sell opportunities.
Services and performs periodic reviews of existing client accounts and meets with clients periodically to review and update client needs ensuring investment objectives and goals are progressing according to plan. Meetings to take place either monthly, quarterly and/or yearly depending on client needs established by Representative.
Remains visible to the appropriate segments of the public to meet and to retain potential new clients for CFS, including conducting client workshops/seminars on various topics (i.e., Social Security, Education planning, Retirement planning, etc.)
Required Qualifications:
Active Series 7, 63/65 (or 66) licenses along with Life, Accident & Health licenses
Clean U-4 and Background
Two or more years of sales experience in the financial services industry, preferably in a bank or credit union
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, necessary to provide exceptional service to all members/clients and enthusiastically promote the investment program to internal partners and an external network you develop.
Commitment to supporting, and contributing to, a team-oriented culture.
Desired Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree in Business, Finance, or related field
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation
Experience delivering high quality service in all interactions with clients, prospective clients, and staff within a financial institution environment.
An advanced level of performance and work ethic requiring minimum supervision.
EOE
**Representatives are employed by and registered through CFS (Member FINRA (http://www.finra.org/) / SIPC (http://www.sipc.org/) ). To learn more about CUSO Financial Services, LP visit www.cusonet.com .
CFS (Member FINRA (http://www.finra.org/) /SIPC (http://www.sipc.org/) ) is a broker-dealer and RIA with a stable track record of serving the investment needs of credit unions and their members. We deliver a clear path to the future of wealth management with the open-minded agility, senior-level access, and expert technology to help get you there. We are led by visionary financial services leaders who see farther. Ranked as one of the top broker-dealers in the industry, we work with many of the top financial institutions throughout the country.
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