Financial Advisor - Branford, Connecticut

Work Location:
Branford, Connecticut, United States of America

Hours:
40

Pay Details:
$72,280 - $108,160 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business:
TD Wealth
Job Description:

The Financial Advisor (FA) role is a three-year program with a forgivable draw, for financial advisors or planners who will be providing financial planning guidance & selling investment management solutions. A FA will need to leverage their experience to service the unique and complex needs of TD Wealth clients by reviewing financial goals and making investment recommendations aligned to their client's goals. The role will serve as the central point of contact, responsible for providing client service & developing the relationship to achieve greater share of wallet by helping clients achieve their goals related to asset accumulation, preservation, growth, and protection.

Depth & Scope:

• Experience selling investments and providing financial plans
• Demonstrates a commitment to being customer-centric by delivering legendary service during every customer interaction to maximize retention and growth
• Ensures all NEW clients receive the complete on-boarding experience, which includes: a thorough client discovery, completion of a financial needs analysis to provide goals-based advice, an introduction to the centralized client servicing team as per client need, and completion of all requisite client documents
• Ability to partner and promote lead generation
• Manages goals, prioritizes tasks and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Ensures all new & existing clients are provided with a planning experience
• Effectively implement a process to ensure every client receives an Annual Client Review (ACR) meeting with an enhanced agenda focused on the client's overall wealth needs, as well as pro-active contacts
• Serves as the primary point of contact for TD Wealth client relationships; manages all aspects of the client's relationships with TD Bank and refers to Retail and Wealth partners & affiliates as needed
• Implements and executes a differentiated service model/experience for TD Wealth clients
• Meets quarterly and annual sales goals
• Deepens wallet share by anticipating client needs and suggesting the most appropriate Wealth solutions. Maximizes profitability, while ensuring the client receives an exceptional client experience
• Identifies opportunities within your portfolio and network to refer business to Retail and Small Business/Commercial Partners
• Executes in thorough manner that is compliant with regulations, policies and procedures
• Adheres to all federal, state, SRO regulations and Firm policies related to all business activities (e.g. OCC, SEC, State Insurance Commissioners, NY Department of Financial Services, etc.)
• Ensures all Continuing Education requirements are attained
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to TD Bank & TD Wealth Policies and Procedures
• Responsible for implementing TD's Customer Identification Program (CIP) by collecting and verifying required customer identification information, and performing other Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence Requirements as outlined in the Business Unit AML procedures
• Uncovers client's asset and transitions higher threshold clients to appropriate HNW Wealth partners as needed
• Responsible for fostering and contributing to a positive and constructive work environment with a focus on supporting the overall Wealth team
• Provides coaching, Wealth referral training & on-going feedback to Retail and Small Business staff
• Contributes individually, as a team member and as a mentor to new FAs, to ensure strong performance, collaboration and enthusiasm
• Represents TD Wealth to the general public in a professional manner
• Is involved in the community and support TDBG charity and community initiatives

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• 2+ years of providing advice, planning and investment sales
• SIE, Series 7, Series 63 required
• Required to have L&H and Series 66 (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain all within the Licensing and Registration Schedule Self-directed, with strong ability to plan own activities to achieve sales and referral goals
• Advanced understanding of wealth products and services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel within assigned market to meet prospects, clients and partners five days a week
• Ability to commute within assigned territory
• Strong understanding of wealth management business development techniques
• Strong understanding and experience interacting with retail and small business banking clients
• Consultative sales experience required
• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and partner effectively with other departments
• Proven ability to achieve sales goals

Customer Accountabilities:

• Understands and supports the Bank's Customer Service Strategy
• Considers the impact of decisions on the well-being of TD, its Customers and stakeholders
• Provides the highest level of Customer service when dealing with internal partners, vendors or our Customers - WOW at every opportunity
• Models quality service delivery at every interaction
• Leads and contributes to the ongoing improvement of the partner / Customer experience

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Be engaged in advancing and sustaining a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TD's diversity agenda, and create an extraordinary employee experience
• Participates fully as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment
• May provide leadership, training, and guidance to other team members
• Ensures ongoing communication with the team on the status / progress of projects and issues / points of interest
• Actively shares information and knowledge, and proactively learn from the expertise of other

OCC Language:

• This position is with a FINRA member, broker and/or dealer and is subject to the requirements of FINRA and Securities Laws. May (or may not) be a registered position under FINRA.
• Must be eligible for employment under standards established by FINRA. Subject to the investigation and verification requirements of FINRA Rule 3110(e), including: the Firm's obligation to investigate the good character, business reputation, qualifications and experience of an applicant for registration before applying to register the applicant with FINRA and filing the applicant's Form U4 with the CRD, and before representing on the applicant's Form U4 that it has conducted this investigation and verified the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in the applicant's Form U4; and the Firm's obligation to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information contained on the applicant's Form U4, no later than 30 calendar days after the Form U4 is filed with FINRA.
• Satisfactory results on a criminal background check, credit report check, civil litigation search, and regulatory agency or self-regulatory organization enforcement action search, and statements/certification from job applicant regarding administrative, civil, and/or criminal findings by any government agency/authority or self-regulatory organization, are required by federal law for this position.

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel - Continuous
• International Travel - Never
• Performing sedentary work - Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks - Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds - Occasional
• Sitting - Continuous
• Standing - Occasional
• Walking - Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces - Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) - Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) - Occasional
• Squatting - Occasional
• Bending - Occasional
• Kneeling - Occasional
• Crawling - Occasional
• Climbing - Never
• Reaching overhead - Occasional
• Reaching forward - Occasional
• Pushing - Occasional
• Pulling - Occasional
• Twisting - Occasional
• Concentrating for long periods of time - Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations - Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions - Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing - Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you're passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.