Wealth Advisor - Huntsville, AL

Wealth Management Advisor

Serve as primary relationship advisor for high net worth and ultra-high net worth wealth clients. Responsible for developing and deepening client relationships through needs-based, high-level client service and through delivery of the full suite of Truist Wealth solutions. Accomplished and highly proven at acquiring new clients by leveraging their external network and firm place in the community in order to provide confident and comprehensive wealth management advice and solutions. Utilize objective and sound personal financial planning and financial advisory concepts to provide an integrated delivery of a broad range of wealth products and services to high net worth individuals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Meet revenue growth, profitability and client retention goals by acquiring new clients through business development and expanding services and marketing new products to existing clients
• Self-acquires new business by being active and well connected in the community
• Expected to be the expert level "market moving" advisor with ability to handle the most challenging, sensitive and complex banking relationships.
• Focuses on targeted prospecting and developing relationships with external referral sources; effectively work with various specialists and IRM partners who are designated to support client service and business development efforts (e.g. credit, mortgage, planning, investment, trust and fiduciary services, and insurance services) in a manner that promotes client retention and prospect referrals.
• This includes effectively executing on the specialist delivery model utilizing both centralized and regionalized partners to appropriately protect the inherent cost-to-serve requirements of the corporation.
• Uses advanced credit knowledge to help lead the conversation and advice delivery model with clients and prospects
• Partners with Truist product specialists, including investments, trust, mortgage, insurance, etc., using a team approach to deliver solutions to client's financial needs and to enhance existing relationships.
• Thrives in a team based approach to deliver the full suite of Truist Wealth solutions.
• Team and peer group role model for other Wealth Advisors and Wealth Associates
• Continuously act as a culture champion that is aligned with Truist's Purpose, Mission and Values
• Establish and maintain mutually beneficial business relationships with internal and external centers of influence such as the CCB, CIG, groups as well as the regional leadership team, local advisory board members, outside Certified Public Accountants (CPA), attorneys, civic associations and other individuals and organizations to enhance the marketing efforts of the team
• Stays updated and abreast of changing economic, legal, financial planning, investment trends and general market and business issues impacting affluent clients. Serve as a personal financial planning/advisory resource for clients, their attorneys and CPAs.
• Maintain appropriate legal, operating and regulatory controls to manage risk and compliance. Works within the existing audit, compliance and regulatory framework in order to ensure a high quality, compliant portfolio of relationships.
• Using sound judgment on expense and operational efficiency

Qualifications Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• FINRA: Maintains proper licenses including Series 7, Series 66, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam as applicable Life, Health, and Variable insurance licenses. Ensures that appropriate continuing education requirements are met where needed
• 8 or more years of sales and client management experience in Wealth Management and a demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of high net and ultra-high net worth clients with complex credit and banking needs
• Successful track record using interpersonal, sales, presentation and relationship management skills previously demonstrated in the high net worth marketplace
• Advanced and reputable credit knowledge with a proven track record working complex credit deals and/or in tandem with a senior credit advisor.
• Advanced and proven working knowledge of deposit, credit and investment products
• Successful background working in a goal based, results-driven, sales environment that uses tools such as leaderboards, pipeline reporting and other sale management tools to be successful
• Ability to thrive and be an active participate on a team
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
• Must be SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act compliant within 30 days of employment in this role, including new or transfer of registration, and applicable NMLS acceptable background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Economics
• CFP preferred or CTFA, CFA, CPA, JD or MBA
• Completion or enrollment in certification programs such as CFA, CFP, CPWA and CPA
• 5 or more years of sales and client management experience in the Wealth Management and demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of high net worth clients
• Graduate of a leadership or management development program (Such as LDP, Banking School)