Retirement Plan Specialist I (Financial Advisor) (Remote)

Financial Advisor

Transamerica is excited to announce that we are expanding and looking for FINRA Licensed Advisors to join our team! Now interviewing for multiple openings for our January 5th and February 2nd classes! How long is your commute? The Retirement Plan Specialist role is fully remote! Are you an experienced Financial Advisor or Retirement Professional who is tired of prospecting and would love to work with ongoing warm leads, build relationships, and assist clients with their financial challenges? Do you wish that instead of a high pressure, commission-only position you could work from home 40 hours per week, receive a bi-weekly base salary PLUS monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses? Then our team is what you are looking for! You must hold FINRA Series 6, 63, and 65; OR Series 7 and 66 at time of hire. Provides customers with education, guidance and transparency around retirement product solutions (i.e. Account Rollover & Retirement, Annuity, Term Life, Permanent Life). Staff at this level are learning products and handle routine inquiries. Receive instruction, guidance and direction from more senior analysts.

Responsibilities

Learn all products in assigned specialty area, including awareness of competitive offerings and regulations.

Explain and ensure customers understand product options for routine inquiries; make product recommendations.

Identify if there are multi-product needs and connect customers to other product specialists.

Work with relationship managers and fulfillment analysts to initiate product requests.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent professional experience

FINRA Series 6, 63, and 65; or FINRA Series 7 and 66 (required to be approved to do business in all states)

Life license (or obtain within 90 days)

One year of experience in the financial services industry

Basic knowledge of financial products (related to assigned specialty area)

Customer service, interpersonal and listening skills to effectively communicate with customers and earn trust

Problem-solving and decision-making skills to select and recommend product solutions

Written / verbal communication and presentation skills to provide information via phone, email, video, chat, etc.

Proficiency using MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

CFP and / or CRPC

Knowledge of CRM (Salesforce.com) and digital financial advice platforms

Working Conditions

Remote (Field / Travel) Environment

Schedule may vary to fulfill service levels during hours of operation

Compensation

Total Compensation for this role is estimated to be $65,000 - $95,000 per year. The Salary for this position generally ranges between $48,500 - $53,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

This position is currently eligible for sales and / or performance incentives. Specifics will be reflected in individual incentive plan documents.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work / Life Balance Benefits

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

Parental Leave fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

College Coach Program

Back-Up Care Program

PTO for Volunteer Hours

Employee Matching Gifts Program

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusion and Diversity Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose : Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.