Careers

• Financial Associate
• Financial Sales Representative

This is an entry-level position for our leadership development program. You will assist an experienced, senior registered personal financial representative to increase the success of a growing number of investors. Your efforts will have a direct impact on the wealth of those investors and the growth of our firm. This position requires high level organization and client service skills and professionalism.

Duties include the following:

• Study for and pass Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) licensing exams to become registered.
• Assume responsibility for any aspect of a representative’s workload that can be conducted by a Financial Associate, including screening investor calls, so representative can focus on the investment needs of investors and provide them with customized planning and asset gathering.
• Coordinate and schedule client tasks and client follow-up for the representative so nothing falls through the cracks. Goal: efficient and flawless service to clients.
• Spearhead the representative’s client relationship management system–recording client contact information, inputting reminders and recurring actions, creating call intervals for systematic client contact.
• Assist representative and investors with any questions or concerns they may have in regard to operational or investment matters.
• Compose and process letters and other correspondence, maintain representative’s files and appointment calendar.
• Proactively research and resolve questions and investor concerns. Identify errors, initiate corrective action, follow up and relay correct information to investors and representative.
• Establish and maintain account files to ensure that all account paperwork is on file.
• Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual account performance reports on designated accounts.
• Compile and mail portfolio reviews, performance reporting, marketing materials and other investor-requested information.
• Prepare for and follow up on investor meetings, which may include participation in those meetings. Assist representative to be certain client contact is compliant with industry and firm regulations.
• Handle investor disbursement requests.
• Process stock certificates, prepare receipts, input cost basis information and provide telephone backup when receptionist is unavailable.
• Put investors at ease, develop rapport and take interest in investors’ personal situations and special needs to provide them with superior service. Promote and improve relationships with investors.
• Facilitate help for investors with special needs: assist with estate planning tasks, cost basis research, name and address changes, transitions to age of majority, client deaths, POA (Power of Attorney), TOD (Transfer on Death).
• Resolve escalated issues for representative and investors, as appropriate.
• Assist other representatives of the firm with special requests.
• Process realized gain/loss reporting.
• Verify that investors who are required to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) do so each year; calculate yearly amounts manually when needed.
• Print and review daily account activity and executed orders.
• Track status of account transfers, both within the firm and contra-firm.
• Assist with annuity and life insurance reviews, applications and processing.
• Prepare and facilitate client seminars and events with representative.
• Perform other regular duties as assigned.
• Provide exceptional client service at all levels.

Contact Information
Please submit your resume to:
World Trend Financial
Attn: Gabe Rohwedder, Managing Director
210 2nd Street SE Suite 400
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-1417
RealFinancialStrategies.com

We have a real opportunity for qualified, experienced financial representatives in our Iowa City and Cedar Rapids offices.

Our Firm
World Trend Financial is an independent broker-dealer and a registered investment advisory firm. We employ registered representatives and investment advisors. Established in 1991, we developed from the accounting firm Terry, Lockridge & Dunn. Our affiliation gives us a unique advantage: we combine the insight of the accounting profession with the foresight of financial planning. This comprehensive approach allows us to address all of our client’s financial needs.

Why this is a Real Opportunity for You

• Affiliation with accounting firm Terry, Lockridge & Dunn will make you stand out in the marketplace.
• Chance to be part of our significant growth. We are building a highly-visible office scheduled to open later this year.
• Work side-by-side with established, successful financial representatives
• Support from a professional, experienced service team
• Local marketing by an award-winning advertising agency to support your efforts to attract new clients
• Wide range of competitive products and special niche investments to offer your clients
• Competitive compensation and the potential for incentive bonuses
• Access to commission-based, fee-based or hourly rate compensation

• Qualified candidates who have at least five years of financial services experience or life insurance experience
• FINRA Series 7, 6, 63, 65 or 66 licensing. Industry designations and a four-year degree preferred.
• Life Insurance and Variable Life Licenses are desired, but not required. If you are not already life insurance or variable product licensed, you will have the opportunity for, and be sponsored for, testing to obtain these licenses within the first 90 days of employment
• A history of integrity, evidenced by a clean regulatory record
• A strong work ethic; driven to be a top producer
• The ability to build strong relationships and make a positive impact in the community
• Self-motivated individuals who can successfully leverage experience and skills

• Conduct financial analyses and portfolio reviews with clients and prospects
• Make investment recommendations to clients and prospects
• Prepare presentations, proposals and illustrations
• Track and monitor client portfolios
• Maintain regular contact with established clients
• Identify and cultivate prospective clients
• Active membership in professional organizations
• Familiarity with local market demographics
• Maintain knowledge of current products, industry trends and sales best practices
• Uphold an ethical and professional work environment
• Exceed minimum sales requirements
• Complete continuing education requirements to maintain licenses
• Obtain professional designations and FINRA registrations, as required

To be eligible for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, have no bankruptcy or insolvency background within the last five years and have no convictions or criminal record. World Trend Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an inclusive culture.

Contact Information
Please submit your resume to:
World Trend Financial
Attn: Gabe Rohwedder, Managing Director
210 2nd Street SE Suite 400
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-1417
RealFinancialStrategies.com