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Senior Investment Consultant

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$114K/yr

Series 65 license Qualifications Minimum Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED required * At least five years of professional, retirement plan investment advisory experience in a 401(k) and/or ...

Active Series 65 License * Active Life & Health Insurance License * Strong relationship management skills * Strong communication and presentation skills * Public speaking experience * Strong ...

Treasury Advisor

New York, NY · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

The ideal candidate is a licensed investment adviser representative (Series 65) who understands both traditional wealth management and the evolving fintech ecosystem. You are comfortable working in a ...

FINRA Series 65 license required (or the Series 7 and 66 or ability to obtain the 65 before start date). * 5+ years of experience in retirement plan sales, financial services, or a related field.

FINRA Series 65 license required (or the Series 7 and 66 or ability to obtain the 65 before start date). * 5+ years of experience in retirement plan sales, financial services, or a related field.

FINRA Series 65 license required (or the Series 7 and 66 or ability to obtain the 65 before start date). * 5+ years of experience in retirement plan sales, financial services, or a related field.

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Series 65 License information

What can I do with a Series 65 License?

A Series 65 License qualifies individuals to act as investment adviser representatives, providing financial advice and managing client portfolios. It allows for roles such as financial planner, investment advisor, or wealth manager, often requiring knowledge of securities, regulations, and client needs. The license is essential for offering investment advice independently or with a firm.

What is a Series 65 license?

A Series 65 License qualifies individuals to work as investment adviser representatives (IARs), allowing them to provide financial and investment advice for a fee. It is required by most states for those who offer professional investment guidance. To obtain the license, candidates must pass the Series 65 exam, which covers topics like investment strategies, regulations, and ethical practices. Many financial advisors, wealth managers, and portfolio managers hold this license to serve clients independently or as part of a firm.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a Series 65 license position?

To thrive as a Series 65 License holder, you need strong knowledge of investment products, portfolio management, and state securities regulations, along with successfully passing the Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam. Familiarity with financial planning software, client relationship management (CRM) systems, and compliance platforms is often required. Excellent interpersonal skills, ethical judgment, and the ability to clearly explain complex financial concepts help set top performers apart. These skills are crucial for building client trust, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering sound investment advice.

What are typical career advancement opportunities for professionals with a Series 65 license?

Professionals with a Series 65 license often start as investment advisor representatives or financial consultants, but can advance to roles such as senior advisor, portfolio manager, or branch manager as they gain experience and build a client base. Many also choose to specialize in areas like retirement planning, wealth management, or institutional advising. The license opens doors to additional certifications, such as the CFP or CFA, which further enhance career prospects and credibility. Advancement is generally driven by a combination of industry experience, continued education, and a strong track record in client service.

What kind of job can I get with a Series 65 License?

A Series 65 License qualifies individuals to work as investment adviser representatives, providing financial planning, investment advice, and portfolio management services. It is required for roles such as financial advisor, investment consultant, or wealth manager, often involving client interaction and compliance with regulatory standards.
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Senior Investment Consultant

CBIZ

Cleveland, OH • Hybrid

$113K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago


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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

#LI-JSS #LI-Hybrid

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • At least five years of professional, retirement plan investment advisory experience in a 401(k) and/or 403(b) environment
  • Possesses advanced knowledge and understanding of industry and professional concepts, principles, practices, and procedures
  • Possesses expert knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations and professional standards
  • Expert use of applicable technology
  • Proficient use of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and enterprise communication and travel solutions (Concur, Skype)
  • Experience performing work that requires initiative and leadership skills
  • Experience in coaching and teaching others
  • Series 65 license, equivalent licenses or designations/certifications that permit an individual to act as an Investment Advisor Representative (or must be obtained within 180 days of hire). plus any other licenses as required by law
  • At least one of the following: CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CPFA (Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor), CIMA (Certified Investment Management Analyst) or other approved credentials or those required by law
  • Ability to anticipate and elicit customer needs
  • Ability to self-learn and develop business and technical knowledge quickly
  • Motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable working with quick turnaround times and deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

  • Provide technical expertise related to investment questions and issues in support of servicing clients
  • Establish strong relationships with vendors, record-keepers, investment managers, and custodians
  • Gather and maintain market intelligence related to products, services, and value propositions
  • Review and modify the Investment Policy based on needs of the Plan Sponsor to ensure compliance and consistency
  • Provide general client service and problem resolution services
  • Prepare agenda items and content for client meetings
  • Assist with the presentation of investment reviews with clients
  • Work with service team on investment review action items/follow ups
  • Perform due diligence and commentaries on investment managers
  • Perform investment assessment and analysis for the entry and removal of preferred fund lists
  • Cover asset class for preferred fund list
  • Assist with and complete strategic projects on a quarterly basis
  • Produce reports using investment software programs such as Morningstar Direct and Envestnet
  • Manage client requests for proposals for plan recordkeepers/vendors
  • Provide individual and global investment advice to plan participants as needed in conjunction with Retirement Plan Education Specialist
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics or other areas that contain strong analytical course
  • Series 65 license

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About CBIZ

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With over 100 offices and nearly 6,000 associates in major metropolitan areas and suburban cities throughout the U.S. CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) delivers top-level financial and employee business services to organizations of all sizes, as well as individual clients, by providing national-caliber expertise combined with highly personalized service delivered at the local level.

Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Cleveland, OH, US

Year founded

1987