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BMO

Associate Financial Advisor

BMO

. Build trust and strong client relationships .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing customized financial advice and investment recommendations while managing client relationships and adhering to regulatory requirements. Proficient in executing disciplined trading orders and maintaining knowledge of financial markets and investment products.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Active Series 7 And 66Active Life And Health Insurance LicensesFinancial Industry ExperienceKnowledge Of Investment ProductsUnderstanding Of Financial Markets

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Hard Skills
Investment RecommendationsClient Portfolio ReviewFinancial PlanningTrading Orders ExecutionAML ComplianceRegulatory AdherenceClient OnboardingSales Goals AchievementCustomized Action PlansRisk Education
Soft Skills
Client Relationship ManagementTrust BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingSales And Service Orientation
Tools & Technologies
LPL ClientWorksSalesforceMoneyGuidePro
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Series 7 And 66Active Life And Health Insurance LicensesContinuing Education Through FINRA And BMO
Industry Keywords
FINRAAMLBest Interest ContractInvestment ProductsMutual FundsAnnuitiesManaged AccountsRetirement PlanningMarket-Linked CDsUnit Investment Trusts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build trust and strong client relationships
  • Determine individual investment needs and provide customized financial advice
  • Provide a superior client onboarding experience
  • Review client portfolios and present appropriate investment solutions
  • Provide investment recommendations based on client suitability, time frame, and goals
  • Educate clients on acceptable risks and performance expectations
  • Create customized action plans to help clients achieve financial goals
  • Serve as investment product subject matter expert across 15 product categories
  • Grow the client portfolio and meet monthly sales goals
  • Gather outside assets from existing and new clients
  • Advise on maturities and identify uninvested opportunities
  • Manage direct client relationships and a client group with total assets of $100MM
  • Adhere to internal and FINRA audit requirements and complete regulatory approvals
  • Conduct investment reviews and develop financial plans
  • Position financial solutions and protect client personal information
  • Implement AML requirements for house and assigned accounts
  • Execute accurate and disciplined trading orders and confirmations
  • Determine trade needs and adhere to the Best Interest Contract for every recommendation
  • Maintain current knowledge of the changing regulatory environment
  • Provide wealth and investment-related sales and service to BMO customers and prospects
  • Fulfill sales and service activities according to approved procedures
  • Identify and refer customers to other business groups
  • Attest to client accounts and complete regulatory sign-offs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active Series 7 and 66, or Series 7, 63 and 65
  • Active life and health insurance licenses
  • University Degree
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of financial industry experience
  • U4 clear background check requirements
  • Continuing Education through FINRA and BMO
  • Understanding of financial markets
  • Knowledge of investment products including mutual funds, annuities, managed accounts, market-linked CDs, unit investment trusts, and retirement planning
  • Knowledge of LPL ClientWorks, Salesforce, and MoneyGuidePro
  • Understanding of cost basis, tax documents, IRA RMD withdrawals, and early withdrawal penalties
  • Ability to adhere to FINRA, AML, regulatory, and Best Interest Contract requirements
  • Availability to work Monday-Friday operating hours, including the 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Central Time shift as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Customizable benefits
  • Performance bonuses
  • Innovative digital tools
  • Professional tools and resources
  • In-depth training
  • Ongoing manager support
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Professional networking opportunities
  • Continuing education administered by FINRA and BMO