Stone Arch Advisory Group is currently looking for an Associate Wealth Management Advisor to join their Award Winning Team (Forbes 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams)!

The primary responsibility of the experienced advisor is to build relationships with a group of clients and complete a full review of their overall financial planning and investment strategies, ensuring they are continually meeting the best interests of the client. This individual will also sit second chair to a partner/first chair advisor, providing support in client meetings and help support the planning initiatives recommended to clients in meetings. They will present a positive and truthful image of Stone Arch Advisory Group when engaging with clients and the community. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of autonomy, urgency, attention to detail, and initiative, with a desire to bring their best every day.

Core Expectations Include (not limited to):

Consistent and timely client communication through regular phone calls, emails, and meetings
Client relationship development and management, maintaining effective relationships, gaining client’s trust and confidence
Maintaining a positive, professional, and team-focused attitude while working internally with team members and externally with clients
Explaining investment products and/or investment performance to existing clients, making recommendations on changes as needed
Accepting redemptions/withdrawals from clients, discussing tax consequences, costs, and fees
Develop and become well versed on life, annuity, and long-term care products available to clients through Northwestern Mutual and outside brokerage firms utilized by Stone Arch Advisory Group
Build successful interoffice relationship with Primary Advisor; and Client Experience Manager - helping to ensure a flawless and integrated experience for the client
Clear understanding of planning software and presentations, including, but not limited to: Retirement projections (PX), Life/Disability/Long-Term Care needs analysis, and retirement income distribution strategies
Identifying and solving for the client's financial planning needs as it pertains to Insurance (Life, DI, LTC), Annuities, Asset accumulation strategies, and analysis
Clear communication of recommendations to the team, ensuring a smooth process and client experience

Completion of compliance tasks, such as:

Dictating and documenting client meetings and conversations, creating a record of them by saving in CRM and electronic client folders
Maintaining client records by keeping them current, making updates as needed
Maintaining CE credits and certifications, and staying aware of deadlines to keep certifications, licenses, and designations active and in good standing

Administrative functions, such as:

Maintaining own calendar
Meeting scheduling and coordination
Sending Zoom calendar invites to clients
Staying informed on technology changes and procedures when conducting business
Proficient with Microsoft Office, CRM, and other software and tools as needed

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in finance, business, or sales preferred
Successful 5+ years’ experience as a wealth management advisor
Series 7 & 66/63 registered
MN State Life, Accident & Health licensed (or the ability to obtain within 2 months)

Top Traits of Most Successful Candidates:

Highly self-aware
Polished and professional
High degree of initiative and autonomy – values freedom
Ability to positively influence others
Persistent --sees things through to completion
Natural socializer and enjoys presenting and educating others
Flexible, but has a high level of self-control
Values interdependence, but also appreciates and values working with a team
Excellent coping skills and highly resilient

Top Skills of Most Successful Candidates:

Solid critical thinking, financial analysis, and problem-solving skills
Knowledgeable in economic and market conditions
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Contracting Requirements:

You will be employed by Stone Arch Advisory Group and will have an Associate Financial Representative Contract. A General Securities Registered (Series 7) certification is required. The incumbent must be contracted to the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company (NMWMC) as an Associate Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and complete appropriate contracting and registration requirements, which include completion of Northwestern Mutual Signature advisory training.

Preferred Designations:

CFP
CHFC
CLU
RICP
WMCP

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