Financial Advisor

Howard Bailey Financial, Inc., a growing retirement planning firm with a focus on helping people establish financial freedom through meaning and purpose, is seeking an intrinsically motivated and talented Financial Advisor to help shape the future of our company.

We are not like other investment advisory companies. We grow people who grow people and that means investing in excellence, and we value collaboration with colleagues instead of competition with colleagues.  

At Howard Bailey Financial, our Financial Advisors are motivated, humble, and receptive to coaching and feedback. We are looking for a Financial Advisor to join the team that will focus on relationship building and developing a client base through closing leads and prospects provided through our marketing investment. Working as part of a team, this role requires excellent communication and presentation skills, or a strong desire to develop them.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Note: Other relevant duties may be assigned.

If hired for this role, you will…

• Develop your client base by building lasting, meaningful relationships.
• Progress to building your advisory team consisting of Associate Advisors and administrative staff.
• Utilize our marketing strategies and tools to capitalize on opportunities and expand the business.
• Conduct meetings with clients and potential clients to evaluate their financial needs, educate them and deliver a customized financial plan.
• Monitor your clients’ portfolios against their financial plans to ensure they reach their goals and objectives.
• Have an ever-growing knowledge of the fundamentals of financial planning, risk management, and investment management services.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business or Finance
• 1-2 years experience in the financial industry or as a Financial Advisor

In addition, Howard Bailey Financial sponsors the pursuit of certain certifications and designations such as the Series 65, and Life and Health certifications. These certifications are essential to Howard Bailey Financial Advisors and can be pursued by the chosen candidate upon employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A variety of knowledge, skills and abilities are useful in this position. You aren’t expected to excel in all the listed areas, but the ideal candidate will excel or be considered above average in a majority of them and will be willing to learn or grow in the areas that are lacking.

The ideal candidate will …

• Be highly personable and resilient.
• Possess organizational and project management skills.
• Have a high aptitude for problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.
• Be an excellent communicator.
• Desire to work as a team with a result-driven approach.
• Be proficient in MS Office Suite and Investment Advisory software solutions – CRM, client reporting, custodial, and carrier applications.

Company Benefits

• Fully sponsored health and dental insurance for the employee
• 401k with company match
• Generous quarterly vacation and personal days
• Wellness Program
• Paid Holidays

Working at Howard Bailey

Howard Bailey’s mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our team of Advisors, Associate Advisors, and professionals from our Client Services, Impressions, Operations, and Marketing teams strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Through education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team-planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. Our commitment to our mission, purpose, and core values is what makes the continued growth of Howard Bailey possible.

Howard Bailey is a growing firm with offices in Fort Wayne, Mishawaka, Brownsburg, Carmel, Indiana; and Perrysburg, Ohio. We also serve clients across the United States virtually.