Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 8 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match, and tuition reimbursement, to name a few
Family-friendly work hours
Promote from within culture
Why join this team?
We offer advisors the best of both worlds—the technology, products, benefits, and business development opportunities of a large corporation as well as the supportive culture, reputation for personal service, and lasting client relationships of a boutique firm
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of service and integrity in the industry
We have a strong reputation for quality service and impeccable ethics
What You'll Do
Build rapport and professional relationships with clients, prospects, and colleagues
Be committed to client retention, client recruiting, and superior customer service
Gather assets for fee-based and traditional brokerage accounts
Go on calls with clients and potential clients
Maintain a high level of compliance with FINRA, SEC, and firm rules and regulations
Meet sales quotas
Assess client's overall financial picture, truly understand their needs and then develop a relevant, solid financial plan
Oversee the course of financial plans and updating it if necessary, to ensure profits
Cultivate our client base and build win-win relationships
Adhere to compliance with all industry rules and regulations
Administer presentations for new prospects and referrals
Work collaboratively with other team members
Identify and deepen relationships with clients and potential clients
Possess knowledge of a wide array of financial products and services
Keep up on new industry trends and research the market to back up financial consulting decisions
Network, generate leads and seize opportunities to sell mutual funds, stocks, bonds, etc
Other duties, as they arise
Qualifications
Series 7, 66 or 63 and 65
Proven work history with experience as a financial advisor, planner, specialist or another relevant role
Consistent track record of successful financial guidance
Ability to analyze the market data in order to formulate and provide appropriate, data-based financial advice
Solid communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Attention to detail and consistent accuracy with all data
Highly articulate and able to explain complex information clearly and simplys
Self-motivated
Strong working knowledge across a variety of financial products and services (debt management, cash management, insurance coverage, investments, etc.)
Benefits
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation
This position is commission-based, with earning directly tied to individual production.
From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
