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Kestra Financial

Independent RIA and broker/dealer services platform

Investment Services Client Representative

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDeerfield, IL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in administrative support in a professional environment.
  • Previous experience in financial services is a plus.
  • Advanced computer skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once.
  • Ability to build relationships with clients and internal partners and influence others without direct control.
  • SmartOffice customer relationship management (CRM) knowledge is a plus.
  • Series 6 and 63 or Series 7 and 65/66 licenses, or the ability to obtain them within a certain time period.

Responsibilities

  • Interact regularly with clients, including scheduling appointments and handling correspondence; answer incoming calls as needed and direct or take messages according to firm guidelines.
  • Manage client needs involving processing, service, and problem resolution in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring documentation and recordkeeping adhere to compliance standards.
  • Build relationships with personal wealth and retirement plan clients by acting as the main contact for phone and written correspondence.
  • Develop new client relationships and add new clients primarily through referrals from existing clients and by developing referral sources.
  • Assist with client or 401(k) meeting preparation and follow-up, including assembling paperwork, generating reports, scheduling appointments, and completing post-meeting documentation.
  • Partner with the back office on new account establishment, account maintenance, and compliance.
  • Process, submit, and service account paperwork and requests; follow through to completion using paperless procedures, including electronic signatures where available.
  • Deposit checks received and maintain the check blotter in adherence to compliance guidelines.
  • Maintain client information in the CRM database.
  • Manage multiple and competing priorities daily in pursuit of business objectives.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Registered Investment Assistant or Advisor to support client needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in a business-related field is preferred.
  • Previous experience in financial services is a plus.
  • SmartOffice CRM knowledge is a plus.

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

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