Howard Bailey Financial, Inc., a growing retirement planning firm with a focus on helping people establish financial freedom through meaning and purpose, is seeking a career-minded, ambitious, and client-service-driven Service Advisor who is highly organized, self-motivated, and finds fulfillment in helping others.

We are not like other investment advisory companies. We grow people who grow people and that means investing in excellence, and we value collaboration with colleagues instead of competition with colleagues.

Operating in a client-facing role and under the oversight and leadership of a primary Senior Financial Advisor, our Service Advisors bring scale to the business by assuming the oversight of advisory services for our existing clients. The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a foundation of investment advisory experience with emphasis on client service and who enjoys continual learning, building relationships, and providing fantastic client service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Note: Other relevant duties may be assigned.

If hired for this role, you will…

Collaborate with the Financial Advisor in preparing, presenting, and implementing customized financial plans for new and current clients of Howard Bailey
Offer investment advisory services to existing clients under the leadership of a lead Financial Advisor
Assist clients with annuities, life, long-term care, and managed money/marketable securities while adhering to the Howard Bailey process
Analyze and identify changes in client's financial matters and recommend appropriate adjustments and new products suited to their financial plan
Coordinate with back-office operations to support client service functions (document processing, trades, (re)allocations, withdrawals, RMDs, beneficiary changes, etc.)
Prepare materials for client reviews
Develop, manage, and retain strong client relationships
Contribute to meeting team and individual goals

Education and Experience

College degree preferred, not required
Must have an Indiana Life and Health insurance license and a Series 65 / 66 or be willing to obtain these shortly after hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A variety of knowledge, skills and abilities are useful in this position. You aren’t expected to excel in all the listed areas, but the ideal candidate will excel or be considered above average in a majority of them and will be willing to learn or grow in the areas that are lacking. Additionally, an appealing hire will have 3+ years of financial services experience with an emphasis on client service.

The ideal candidate will have…

Experience in planning, execution, review, and compliance-related matters of annuities, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and managed money products
Above average mathematical and analytical skills
A deep appreciation for positive client service
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Knowledge of investment, advisory, and custodial processing systems
Skills in the areas of organization, prioritization, and fostering interpersonal relationships
A desire for professional development and personal growth

Company Benefits

Fully sponsored health and dental insurance for the employee
401k with company match
Generous quarterly vacation and personal days
Wellness Program
Paid Holidays

Working at Howard Bailey

Howard Bailey’s mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our team of Advisors, Service Advisors, and professionals from our Client Services, Impressions, Operations, and Marketing teams strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Through education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team-planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. Our commitment to our mission, purpose, and core values is what makes the continued growth of Howard Bailey possible.

Howard Bailey is a growing firm with offices in Fort Wayne, Mishawaka, and Brownsburg, Indiana; and Perrysburg, Ohio. We also serve clients across the United States virtually.

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