Wealth Advisor - Mechanics Bank

LPL Financial is hiring a Wealth Advisor for Mechanics Bank, with locations in Beverly Hills, CA, and others. The role involves providing financial services and investment solutions to clients at a branch level, requiring strong collaboration and relationship-building skills. While the primary location is on-site at a local bank branch in Indio, remote work is available for candidates in Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, and San Diego.
LPL Financial collaborates with credit unions to provide a comprehensive suite of financial services tailored to their clients needs. This exciting opportunity at Mechanics Bank invites you to join our employee advisor model as a Wealth Advisor affiliated with LPL Financial. Rated in Forbes as one of America’s Best Banks in 2024, Mechanics Banks proudly serves California, with branches reaching from the Imperial Valley to the Cascades, and from the coastal communities to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Dedicated to meeting the banking, lending, and wealth management needs of its clients, Mechanics Bank is deeply committed to giving back to communities across the Golden State.

This role will require the employee to work on-site at the local bank branch located in Indio, California. In addition, we are open to remote employees local to Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, and San Diego, California.

Job Overview:

A Wealth Advisor acts as a dedicated representative assigned to a specific branch (or multiple branches) to deliver Non-Deposit Investment Products (NDIPs) and services to the branch customers and prospective customer base. Serves as an advisor to provide an advice-based approach to financial solutions for an assigned book of business. Actively solicits new and existing investments and insurance solutions from retail client base designed to meet the individualized needs of each customer. Establish a strong partnership with Retail Branch Managers and Centers of Influence and maintain strong working relationships with all assigned Branches.

Responsibilities:
• Utilizing a consultative, holistic approach, sales process, and assessment tools where appropriate.
• Providing comprehensive, needs- based financial solutions to clients by offering a range of investment/insurance solutions
• Delivering needs based, comprehensive financial solutions by offering a suitable and diversified set of brokerage, advisory, and insurance solutions to meet client needs and objectives.
• Employing ethical business practices to ensure full compliance of regulatory, broker dealer and institution requirements
• Delivering a high quality customer service experience during each customer interaction
• Building strong relationships with retail branch staff, supporting and motivating their referral efforts. Developing a complete understanding of the core institution products to support cross- selling opportunities and to generate referrals back to the institution where appropriate
• Meet or exceed established sales goals for assigned territory while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations governing products and services.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) years investment sales experience (preferably in a financial institution)
• Must maintain Licenses and FINRA registrations: Active State Applicable Life Insurance License, Active Series 7 Registration, Active Series 63 Registration (if required by the state of hire), Active Series 65 or 66
• Registration (If required by the state of hire. If required by state of hire and not active, must acquire within the first six months of hire)
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite, including Power Point and applications specific to the broker dealer

Preferences:
• Demonstrated ability to sell products and services to investment clients; evidence of strong sales results
• Broad knowledge of characteristics and needs of clients and partners within the bank- based investment market space
• Excellent knowledge of investment/insurance products and financial planning

Core Competencies:
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess strong organization skills
• Excellent customer service and business focus with a great attention to detail
• Effective research and analysis skills

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Pay Range:
$58,500-$70,000 per year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. This position is also eligible to earn sales incentive compensation. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

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Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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