Client Service Associate | Houston, TXHouston investment advisor seeks motivated Client Service Associate to enhance the client experience by servicing clients and providing operational/administrative support to Financial Advisors.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare/submit onboarding and investment paperwork to clients by request of advisor
  • Ensure investment data is posted, transferred or input into CRMSubmit paperwork to the custodian; follow up with custodian to ensure accounts have been put into place
  • Maintain prospectuses hard copy and digital versions for variable products including, annuities, REITS, alternative investments
  • Answer any client questions/requests pertaining to their investments
  • Assist in maintaining the following client files in support of industry compliance requirements and audits: statements for 6 years, new applications for 6 years after the account is closed, confirms for 3 years, advertising and correspondence specific to client for 3 years
  • Ensure that all clients who should be taking RMD's including beneficiary IRA's are completed in a timely manner no later than December 1st of each year
  • Check that advisors are appropriately registered for states outside of Texas when needed
  • Develop BD training and education materials for financial professionals
  • Monitor websites to ensure advisor registrations are up to date
  • Liaison between broker-dealer compliance and company office
  • Review relevant BD regulations & keep abreast of regulatory changes & updates
  • Submit recommendations to BDPrepare for branch audits
  • Vet all vendor requests and new product information for company use
  • Monitor/track compensation splits to ensure commissions are accurate
  • Review items needed for client annual review meeting
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; FINRA Series 6 or 7, 63, 65 or 66 required upon hire if not currently held 5+ years of financial service experience a plus
  • Knowledge of data bases and CRM systems; industry knowledge a plus
  • Client-focused and thorough with high attention to detail; ability to find solutions; strong level of confidentiality; self-starter and motivator; efficient, quick learner and tech savvy

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Level

Junior

Location

Houston, TX

Occupation

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Industry

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

Posted

2 days ago

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