Financial Advisor - Covenant Living at the Holmstad | Batavia, Illinois
Looking to make an impact at a unique, mission-centered financial services organization? Join Covenant Trust as a Financial Advisor!
At Covenant Trust, you will be the ambassador and primary driver of our mission to provide trusted and uncompromising financial guidance and products to our clients throughout the communities we serve.
Financial Advisors become part of the communities they serve by making positive, meaningful changes in the lives of others. High visibility presence and engagement include business and relationship development activities with existing clients and prospects within established affinity networks; development of additional networks; travel within your assigned market area; and establishing oneself as both a financial educator and solutions provider.
Through a consultative process of understanding a client’s financial needs and unique goals, our Financial Advisors demonstrate the value of becoming a Covenant Trust client and our ability to serve the changing needs of clients throughout generations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide holistic, purpose-driven financial planning solutions to individuals and institutions.
- Start with a solid foundation: Step into an existing book of clients from a network of retirement communities and affinity networks who trust Covenant Trust’s mission and services. This strong client base affords opportunities to focus on deepening relationships and expanding your practice rather than starting anew.
- Strengthen your competitive advantage within your personal developing networks and community by leveraging Covenant Trust’s investment management services, trust administration services, and gift planning products and services.
- Enhance client retention by building trust, establishing strong relationships, and communicating effectively with clients. Empower and embolden clients by providing ongoing education regarding their financial decisions.
- Work collaboratively with team members, Trust Officers, and Trust Administrators to provide a fiduciary level of client care that matches client needs to our wide array of financial solutions: Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Income Planning, Trust Administration, Estate Planning, and Gift Planning.
What We Look For:
- Five (5) years of experience in the financial services or related industry.
- CFP® designation preferred, or other demonstrated financial expertise or competencies.
- Previous experience using a CRM.
- Previous success in managing a book of clients is a plus.
- Prior experience with Money Guide Pro/Elite, MS Advisor Workstation, MS Direct is a plus.
- A heart for serving others and a passion for helping individuals and mission-centered institutions achieve their financial and charitable planning goals.
- Periodic travel throughout assigned territory to meet with prospects/clients.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive base salary – $80,000-100,000 plus a goal-driven bonus opportunity & structured bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive benefits package including choice of three medical plans; prescription drug coverage; dental; vision; employer paid life and disability; structured bonus; 401(k) with employer match; 11 paid holidays; PTO; paid volunteer time off; voluntary benefits include accident and critical illness, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection; pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Support/Training - Our Financial Advisors receive ongoing support, training opportunities, and financial support for professional development.
To apply for this position , please send a cover letter and your resume to Kiersten Lundgren, HR Manager, at Position description available upon request. A resume can also be submitted through our website: Contact - Covenant Trust
About Covenant Trust
Covenant Trust is a non-depository trust company chartered in 1988 and regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking. Our shareholders are the Evangelical Covenant Church, Covenant Ministries of Benevolence, and North Park University. Our mission is to provide effective legacy planning and financial management to our clients. Covenant Trust Company is committed to protecting client and company information. All employees are expected to adhere to company policies and practices regarding the safeguarding of such information. For more information, visit
Covenant Trust Company is committed to protecting client and company information. All employees are expected to adhere to company policies and practices regarding the safeguarding of such information. For more information, visit
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