Heffernan Insurance Brokers

Independent insurance brokerage with employee ownership

Financial Advisor

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeScottsdale, AZ, USA$100k - $150k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
Proven success as a Financial Advisor, including maintaining and growing an existing book of business, is required.
At least 2 years of experience in the financial services industry is required.
At least 2 years of experience with high-net-worth clients is required.
Series 7 and Series 65 licenses are required.
Approval through a Broker/Dealer background check is required.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, are required.
Effective written and oral communication and collaboration skills are required.
Excellent listening skills to thoroughly understand client needs are required.
Confidence in public speaking and ability to deliver articulate presentations are required.
Problem-solving and analytical skills, with high attention to detail, are required.
A professional demeanor and behavior are required.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and close sales opportunities with new clients and existing client groups.
Expand and help drive the firm's presence in the high-net-worth market, including representing the business segment at industry events, investment meetings, and other professional networking opportunities.
Conduct regular market research and analysis across investment markets and identify appropriate stocks, bonds, and funds based on client needs.
Regularly assess clients’ needs and goals in both short-term and long-term scenarios.
Recommend and execute investment strategies for clients.
Monitor accounts and identify new opportunities.
Help the Financial Services team streamline processes and procedures while staying current on technology trends in the industry.
Educate and assist with the performance of internal Client Service members.
Communicate the firm's brand identity and represent it through professionalism and its core values.
Travel as necessary to meet clients’ needs.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A CFP, CFA, or similar designation is preferred.

Heffernan Financial is seeking an experienced, driven, and focused Financial Advisor to join its growing team. The Financial Advisor will work with individuals and businesses to meet long-term investment and financial goals. The Financial Advisor will have a deep understanding of investment markets and an ability for identifying investment solutions to meet client needs. This is a sales role, that will help drive and close new business, while servicing existing client groups

Identify, develop, and close sales opportunities for both new clients, as well as with existing client groups.
Expand and help drive Heffernan’s presence in the high-net-worth market, including representation of the business segment at industry events, investment meetings, and other professional networking opportunities.
Conduct regular market research and analysis in all investment markets, with a proven ability to identify appropriate stocks, bonds, and funds based on client needs.
Regularly assess clients’ needs and goals, in both short-term and long-term scenarios.
Recommend and execute investment strategies for clients.
Monitor accounts and identify new opportunities.
Help the Financial Services team streamline processes and procedures as fit, while staying on top of technology trends in the industry.
Help educate and assist with performance of internal Client Service members.
Communicate Heffernan’s brand identity and represent us through professionalism and established Heffernan core values.
Ability to travel as necessary to meet clients’ needs.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education – Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
Proven success as a Financial Advisor, including maintaining and growing an existing book of business.
CFP, CFA or similar designation preferred.
Series 7 and 65
2 or more years of Financial Services industry experience.
2 or more years of experience with high-net-worth clients.
Must be approved by Broker/Dealer background check.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, both written and oral.
Must have excellent listening skills, to thoroughly understand client needs.
Must be confident with public speaking and articulate with presentations.
Leadership qualities, with an ability to effectively educate and sell clientele.
Advanced Microsoft Suite skills, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Problem-solving and adept analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
Professional demeanor and behavior required.
Must maintain a positive attitude and sense of humor!

About the Company

Heffernan Insurance Brokers

Independent insurance brokerage with employee ownership

Heffernan Insurance Brokers is a large independent U.S. insurance broker headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, offering business and personal insurance, employee benefits, and financial services. Its model centers on employee ownership, with staff having a stake in the firm to align interests and support long-term client relationships. Growth comes from steady organic expansion complemented by acquiring smaller, culturally aligned independent brokerages across the country, expanding geographic reach and deepening expertise in niches such as construction, nonprofits, and technology. By combining local market knowledge with scale and a focus on specific client segments, the goal is to be a leading nationwide independent broker with strong service and sustained, stable growth.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Walnut Creek, CA
Founded: 1988

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