COMPANY OVERVIEW
Founded in 1991, Dodds Wealth Management Group is a privately-owned financial services firm dedicated to delivering exceptional personalized service to a select group of clients using a team-based approach. For the last decade it has been one of the top firms in Colorado and its founder, Andrew Dodds, has been recognized by Forbes (2018 - 2019), Barron's (2019), Denver Business Journal (2019) and the Financial Times (2015-2017). ¹
POSITION OVERVIEW/SUMMARY
The Financial Advisor is responsible for delivering excellent client service. This role will be focused on service and financial planning for an existing group of clients and is not sales oriented. The Financial Advisor will be responsible for directly delivering advice, preparing agendas for client meetings, documenting follow-up items and executing on those follow up items. They are also responsible for responding to client requests for information, and overseeing routine account management like rebalances, money movement and tax reporting. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to effectively communicate with affluent clients, be detail oriented and have strong client relationship management and presentation skills.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB REQUIREMENTS
At least 3 years of experience in client-facing role (Financial Advisor, Associate Advisor or other)
BA/BS degree required, with coursework in financial planning and investment management highly preferred
Hold one or more of the following designations: Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Series 7/66 and Life/Health highly preferred
You must be comfortable working in a performance- based career
Strong understanding of investment business/products/services
Excellent follow-up and follow-through capabilities
Professional attitude, demeanor, and appearance
Able to work independently with good problem solving and time management skills
High degree of confidentiality and discretion regarding client information
If not previously held, interested in pursuing the CFP™ designation
Must be an above average communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC. Financial planning offered through Dodds Wealth Management Group, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.
¹ The 2019 Barron's Top 1,200 was awarded to Andrew T. Dodds. Barron's awards are based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work. The 2015-2017 Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisors were awarded to Andrew T. Dodds. Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisors minimum criteria: Financial advisors managing at least $300 million in assets and more than 10 years' experience. Selected based on six criteria including: assets under management, asset growth, compliance record, experience, credentials and online accessibility. The 2018-2019 Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisor ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives a fee in exchange for rankings. The 2019 Denver Business Journal ranks Colorado based Investment Managers and Financial Planners by total assets managed.