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Client Service Associate - The Wiser Financial Group

Kestra Financial • Kalamazoo, MI 49048 • Posted 30+ days ago

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The Client Service Associate at The Wiser Financial Group in Kalamazoo, Michigan, plays a crucial role in providing superior client experience by supporting a lead advisor with administrative functions, handling client interactions, and ensuring the smooth operation of client accounts. This position requires excellent customer service, attention to detail, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supports Lead Advisor of a large book of business including handling all administrative functions for Lead Advisors and the firm
  • Regular client interaction including appointment scheduling and correspondence; answer all incoming calls and direct/tack messages appropriately and according to firm guidelines
  • Assist in client meeting preparation and follow-up including assembling requisite paperwork, report generation, appointment scheduling and post-meeting documentation
  • Process, submit, and service all account paperwork/requests; follow through to completion utilizing paperless procedures (including eSignature) where available
  • Deposit checks received and maintain check blotter in adherence to compliance guidelines
  • Maintain client information in CRM database
  • Research and resolve client service problems for errors as needed
  • Record all transactions on appropriate logs
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Required

  • Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) are essential
  • Strong administrative and time management skills with superior attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Preferred

  • CRM knowledge
  • Series 7 and 65/66 preferred (or ability to obtain)

Full Job Description

Summary: Financial Plan

ning firm located in Kalamazoo Michigan seeks a highly energized and confident client service associate who will thrive in a busy environment. This position is critical to providing superior client experience. This position utilizes excellent customer service, attention to detail, and time management skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Supports Lead Advisor of a large book of business including handling all administrative functions for Lead Advisors and the firm

+ Regular client interaction including appointment scheduling and correspondence; answer all incoming calls and direct/tack messages appropriately and according to firm guidelines

+ Assist in client meeting preparation and follow-up including assembling requisite paperwork, report generation, appointment scheduling and post-meeting documentation

+ Process, submit, and service all account paperwork/requests; follow through to completion utilizing paperless procedures (including eSignature) where available

+ Deposit checks received and maintain check blotter in adherence to compliance guidelines

+ Maintain client information in CRM database

+ Research and resolve client service problems for errors as needed

+ Record all transactions on appropriate logs

+ Perform other duties and projects as assigned

The Ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

+ Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) are essential

+ Strong administrative and time management skills with superior attention to detail

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

+ CRM knowledge a plus

+ Series 7 and 65/66 preferred (or ability to obtain)

Education and/or Experience

+ Associates degree in a business-related field preferred

+ The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry allowing for a good understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including but not limited to: equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts

Benefits: 
Competitive Pay, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick/personal days, 401(k), health insurance