Kestra Financial

Independent RIA and broker/dealer services platform

Associate Financial Advisor

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWest Hartford, CT, USA$70k - $110kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in the financial services industry and a strong understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including equities, bonds, exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts.
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of $10 million in assets under management.
Must be fully licensed with a Series 7 and 66, or Series 7, 63, and 65.
Must have a strong understanding of the financial services industry and diverse investment products.
Basic computer skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have strong time-management and organizational skills and be able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once.
Must be able to build relationships with clients and internal partners and influence others.

Responsibilities

Support the Lead Advisor on a book of business, including managing client service needs, asset allocation, case design, and financial planning.
Consult with clients on investment strategies based on their individual investment objectives, deliver advice, and participate in client reviews.
Manage client data and plans in eMoney Advisor financial-planning software.
Prepare for and follow up on client meetings, including assembling paperwork, conducting account reviews, generating reports, and documenting meetings.
Identify sales and asset-retention opportunities, including viable alternatives when traditional solutions do not apply.
Deepen client relationships and establish credibility and rapport in person and by phone.
Clearly articulate complex concepts to customers.
Communicate proactively with clients and follow up on all assigned contacts.
Manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities daily in pursuit of business objectives.
Actively engage in marketing and sales efforts on behalf of the firm; building an individual book of business is not required.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, customer and client focus, and teamwork as part of the firm's culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in eMoney Advisor financial-planning software is strongly preferred.
Life and Health licenses are preferred but not required.

Associate Financial Advisor - Bergenn Financial Group

Kestra Financial Independent Advisor · West Hartford, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-05-28

Salary: USD 70,000–110,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

Bergenn Financial Group is an independent financial planning & investment management firm in West Hartford, CT. We have a customer-centric, modern, and inclusive work environment.

Your role as an Associate Financial Advisor at Bergenn Financial Group is to manage relationships with clients, ensuring that they are receiving the highest level of customer service in line with our client service model. Growth opportunities are available to advisors who develop new business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supports Lead Advisor on book of business, including managing client needs regarding service, asset allocation, case design, and financial planning
Consult with clients on investment strategies based on individual financial and investment objectives; deliver advice and participate in client reviews
Manage data and plans in financial planning software (eMoney Advisor)
Responsible for client meeting preparation and follow-up, including assembling requisite paperwork, account reviews, report generation, and meeting documentation
Identify sales and asset retention opportunities, including viable alternatives when traditional solutions may not apply
Deepen client relationships and establish credibility and rapport both in person and via phone
Clearly articulate complex concepts to customers
Proactively communicating with clients and following up on all contacts assigned
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities daily in pursuit of business objectives
Active engagement in marketing and sales efforts on behalf of the firm; not required to build own book of business
Commitment to culture requires a demonstration of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Strong understanding of the financial services industry and diverse investment products
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are essential
Proficiency in eMoney Advisor financial planning software is strongly preferred
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong time management and organizational skills; able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once
Ability to build relationships with clients and internal partners and influence others

Requirements

Experience

The ideal candidate must have 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry with a strong understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including but not limited to: equities, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts.
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of $10mm in assets under management

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Must be fully licensed with a Series 7 & 66 or 7, 63 & 65
Life & Health licenses preferred but not required.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution

Group life and disability are available

Apply

Apply at Kestra Financial Independent Advisor

About the Company

Kestra Financial

Independent RIA and broker/dealer services platform

Kestra Financial provides independent wealth-management platforms and back-office services for RIAs and broker/dealers. It combines wealth-management services with technology and practice-enrichment tools to help advisors grow, offering product suites such as Kestra Private Wealth Services, Kestra Investment Services, Kestra Advisory Services, and Kestra Institutional Services, along with platforms like Fusion and Partners Financial/Benefits Partners. It differentiates itself through a long track record of independence, a broad multi-platform ecosystem, and integrated back-office support rather than just selling products. Its goal is to empower independent advisors to grow their practice and deliver personalized client service through transparent, integrated technology and support.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 1996

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Kestra Financial

See more jobs