Client Service Associate
Wealth Enhancement Group
About Wealth Enhancement
Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 80,000 households from our over 140 offices - and growing - nationwide.
Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.
Our Rochester, MN office is looking for a Client Service Associate is a critical position within our team, responsible for driving the team culture of exceptional service as well as delivering exceptional service and support to clients, external partners, and internal advisors. This individual operates as a liaison to the Financial Advisors and our clients, they hold high level to detail, and have ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently. The role serves as a more-than a individual contributor. This role has opportunity for growth and will likely manage others, as well as foster a team of collaborative problem solving.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the hourly range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 per hour exclusive of bonuses and benefits.
Primary Job Functions
New Client Onboarding
Ensures accurate completion of prospect / new client paperwork/set up
Follow up on funds transfer from surrendering company
Maintains (CRM) database and client files (Filing, copies, data input)
Research and follow up on any issues with the Broker/Dealer, WEG Operations, and vendors
Record incoming assets to the appropriate blotting tool
Client Relationship Management
Dialogues with client to understand their personal history and current financial needs.
Prepares account transactions, trades, deposits, withdrawals, RMDs, etc.
Communicates to understand client requests, determines what needs to be done; communicates to the advisor or handles issue resolution, includes death claim processing
May work with client’s tax or legal counsel on client concerns
Client Review Prep and Follow Up
Gather client data and may prepare the materials for client meetings and reviews
Conducts Tax Research (1099s)
Completes any review follow up needs for client
Industry / Product / Company Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge and can accurately execute against WEG’s Suitability Guidelines, operational processes and sales model
Understands financial terminology and products
Working proficiency with annuities, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, fixed income, stocks, options, alternative investments, hedge funds, charitable giving practices
Attends Client Services and company educational events
May attend vendor presentations
Team and Corporate Support
Assists Advisor Team Operations to streamline processes
Completes operational projects to support enhancements and changes
Communicates process and sales updates to team
Mentors and trains CSAs
Manages vendors to Service Level Agreements
Education / Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in business; finance, economics or related
Customer Service training, knowledge or experience
Ability and interest to learn financial concepts and products
Ability to work with deadlines, be flexible under pressure and prioritize work
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to learn WEG’s sales model
Ability to learn WEG/LPL processes and procedures
Ability to learn financial product features and riders
Ability to learn the review process and how the review is completed
Strong attention to detail
Good problem-solving skills
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Familiarity with Salesforce and Support Org functionality
Experience with Workday preferred
WEG hires employees and makes decisions about their salary qualifications based on factors such as: the role to be performed; educational and professional experience, qualifications, skills and credentials; tenure, cost-of-living and demand for the role in the applicable market. Thus, the entire salary range for those who are classified as the Associate level is $42,500 to $63,750. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We’re big on open conversations, so, let’s have one.
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Comprehensive Benefits Offerings
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. You may participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:
Training and professional development
Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to employees and their families)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
401k with match and profit sharing
Wellness programs and resources
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)
Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700
Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.
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OSHA Requirements: This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.
Wealth Enhancement may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All AI-supported evaluations are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure accuracy and fairness. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.