Financial Advisor
Job Description
Join Trajan Wealth as a Financial Advisor to grow a Wisconsin client base through education-led seminars and a supported W2 practice.
Responsibilities
- Host and present retirement and financial planning seminars.
- Guide prospective clients on retirement income strategies, investment management, annuities, trusts, and estate planning.
- Build credibility using a consultative, education-first approach aligned with Trajan’s fiduciary philosophy.
- Convert seminar attendees into long-term client relationships through a proven and repeatable process.
- Represent Trajan Wealth in Wisconsin, building local brand presence and trust.
- Grow the client base using seminars, referrals, and strategic community engagement.
- Scale a local advisory practice as part of Trajan’s national growth strategy.
- Serve as a trusted community resource for retirement, investment, tax, and estate planning.
- Conduct in-depth meetings with clients and prospective clients to understand goals and the overall financial picture.
- Design and implement customized financial strategies integrating investment management, tax planning, and estate considerations.
- Help clients make informed decisions and stay confident in their financial future across market environments.
- Use Trajan’s CRM and operational infrastructure to manage relationships and track opportunities.
- Coordinate with internal teams across planning, client service, investment, and marketing to deliver a consistent client experience.
- Use firm resources and support systems to improve productivity and outcomes and scale the practice.
- Focus primarily on client meetings and closing business.
Requirements
- Clean BrokerCheck / U4 record.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Relevant securities licenses/certifications:
- Series 65 or Series 7 & 66, or
- Professional designations including CFP, CFA, ChFC, PFS, CIC, or CIMA (certification requirements vary by jurisdiction).
- If licensed with 7&66, obtain a Series 65 or a professional designation within 18 months of employment.
- WI Life and Annuity license.
- 5+ years of financial advisory or investment experience.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Experience working with retirement planning clients.
- Minimum 3 years of experience using a CRM system.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proactive work style and strong personal ethics aligned with fiduciary responsibility.
Technologies
- CRM
- Microsoft Office
Compensation
- USD 100,000 per yearly (base salary) in a W2 role.
- Uncapped variable compensation.
Benefits
- 401k with matching up to 13%.
- United Healthcare PPO Medical employee coverage paid by Company.
- Delta Dental PPO, United Healthcare Vision, Short Term, Long Term, Life Insurance, and many voluntary options.
- Generous holidays and PTO.
What Makes Trajan Different
- In-house marketing agency (radio, TV, seminars, digital).
- Dedicated client development team delivering additional qualified meetings each week beyond educational seminars.
- Full operational infrastructure including client service, CRM, investment, IT, HR, and compliance.
- Proven, repeatable sales process.
- Integrated estate and tax planning through in-house attorneys and CPAs.