Client Assistant (Mequon, WI) Robert W. Baird 43 reviews - Mequon, WI
Challenge your thinking and build an amazing career with the best people
in the financial services industry! Bairds Financial Advisors provide
advice, strategies, and solutions to high-net worth individuals and
families across the United States, serving as true partners. True wealth
management goes beyond managing investments. At Baird, we understand it
begins with learning all we can about what our clients want for
themselves and their families. We work closely with them to prioritize
their goals, utilizing Bairds resources and expertise to create a
tailored plan to ensure success as theyve defined it. Our 1,700+ private
wealth associates serve clients coast-to-coast from 90+ locations in 30
states. We have been recognized on Barrons Top Wealth Management Firms
for 10 consecutive years and hold over $200 billion in client assets.
Check out this video to learn more about our Private Wealth Management
business. As a Client Assistant, you will: Be responsible for the client
service & marketing functions of one or more Financial Advisors
following a wealth management or portfolio management business approach,
including any operational functions necessary to meet client service
requirements. You will also participate in the Financial Advisors(s)
business development efforts in alignment with the Financial Advisor(s)
long-term business plan. Client Service * Responsible for client
onboarding coordination, which includes managing Financial Advisor(s)
prospect pipeline, assisting with proposal generation, preparing new
account paperwork, opening accounts, transitioning new assets to Baird
and establishing an ongoing communication/client service plan. * Partner
with Bairds Corporate Resource Groups and be knowledgeable of the
services they are able to provide FAs, CAs and clients providing the
best outcome for clients and the firm. * Answers all incoming Financial
Advisors' phone calls and handles as appropriate. Initiates action and
advises Financial Advisor of action taken. May contact potential clients
with Financial Advisors direction to introduce products. * May schedule
client appointments and/or conference room for appointments. * Stay
current and understand firm policy and procedures in an ever changing
regulatory environment, being able to articulate the reason for certain
requirements to clients as needed. * Communicate progress updates to
clients, as needed, on more complex projects. Marketing * May manage the
Social Media strategy for Financial Advisor(s)/team, including LinkedIn,
FA Website, Twitter, etc. * Maintain FA website, including periodic
review calls with the provider. Prepare and present content ideas to FA.
- Maintain Client Relationship Management (CRM) system for Financial
Advisor(s), as well as leverage the platform to manage the client
relationship through mailings, reporting, e-mail tracking, and more,
with the goal of implementing well-defined client service models. * May
organize and coordinate seminars and client events at the direction of
Financial Advisor(s). Develops client lists, designs material and
seminar/meeting content, coordinates PowerPoint presentations and
follows through with client contact. * Seek ways to enhance FA(s)
business effectiveness and marketability. * Develop prospecting
material/ book of services offered Business Development * Proactively
review investment opportunities on a daily basis & notify Financial
Advisor(s) to take action on those opportunities with the goal of
driving the Financial Advisors business. Specifically, this may include
funds available/money line, maturing securities, reorg items, previous
days activities and external websites. * Support FA business plan
objectives and align individual goals with the plan. * Work with
Financial Advisor(s) to directly generate new business and
maintain/increase existing client relationships through various
techniques including developing systems for cross-referencing and/or
cross-selling that enhance client satisfaction, build client retention
and create client loyalty. * Work with Baird Corporate Resources to
create advanced client reports and potentially present these finding to
clients. (Social Security Review, Financial Plan, Estate Documents
Review, Insurance Quotes) Operations * Initiates and completes all
transactions required to fully service client accounts i.e. paperwork,
correspondence, client request fulfillment and special projects as
needed * Ensures compliance with Bairds policies regarding
correspondence, books and records requirements including trade policies,
seminars, and marketing. * May enter security orders including stocks,
bonds, fixed income, options, annuities and other investment vehicle
orders per Financial Advisors instructions or upon clients verbal
direction. * May also provide back-up to other teams and the branch when
necessary, as well as perform other duties and special projects as
necessary. * Maintain primarily electronic files and ability to retrieve
the information quickly as needed. What makes this opportunity great: *
Compelling careers working side-by-side with the best in the business *
Fast paced environment that will enable you to grow as a professional *
Support and flexibility to grow and be your best at work, at home, and
in the community What we look for: * Bachelors degree or industry
experience comparable to Bachelors degree. * 2+ years of prior industry
and/or administrative work experience or an equivalent combination of
education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities
can be acquired. * Must obtain Series 7/63/65 or 7/66 licensure within
12 months of employment. * Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn and effectively navigate
Bairds Private Wealth Management technology platforms (Thomson ONE,
Albridge, Envestnet, CRM, Money Guide Pro, LiquidOffice etc.). *
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including e-mail);
ability to adeptly exchange ideas and information. * Strong
organizational skills - consistent ability to prioritize work flow of
self and Financial Advisors in order to achieve specific goals in a
timely manner. * Understands compliance regulations including the client
complaint process and correspondence policies. Maintains client
confidentiality in all situations. * Detail oriented with an emphasis on
accuracy. Critical thinking and proactive problem solving skills. * Good
analytical skills with ability to perform semi-advanced math. #LI-SR1 2
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