Job Title: Independent Financial Advisor
Location: Dorset/Hampshire
Basic Salary: Up to £60,000 (OTE £80,000 - £100,000)
Hours: Flexible as required
About our client and the role:
Swarm Recruitment are delighted to be supporting the recruitment of an Independent Financial Adviser on behalf of a well-established Chartered financial planning practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, personalised financial advice across Dorset and the surrounding areas. Proudly independent, the practice is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals through tailored advice, long-term relationships and exceptional service. Its values of professionalism, partnership, transparency and quality are at the heart of everything it does, and its Chartered status reflects a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and client care.
Joining the practice means becoming part of a collaborative, client-focused team where advisers are given the support and autonomy to thrive. You'll inherit an established client bank with fully diarised meetings, benefit from a centralised investment proposition with the flexibility to recommend off-panel solutions where appropriate, and be supported by experienced paraplanners, administrators and compliance professionals. Alongside flexible hybrid working, exam support and an excellent benefits package, the firm offers an environment where the focus is firmly on delivering quality financial planning and building lasting client relationships, rather than chasing sales targets.
Salary & Benefits:
- £40,000 - £60,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- Commission structure/sales bonuses - OTE £80,000 - £100,000
- Established client bank
- Annual bonus
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Study Support
- Company Pension
- PMI
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Parking
- Company events
- Enhanced sick pay
Working Hours & location:
- Monday - Friday
- Working hours as required
- Hybrid - flexible as required
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years experience as an Independent Financial Adviser, Financial Planner or Wealth Adviser within an independent financial planning environment.
- Level 4 Diploma qualified as a minimum (working towards Chartered status would be advantageous but not essential).
- A proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships through excellent communication and service.
- Experience conducting holistic financial reviews and delivering tailored financial planning advice across pensions, investments and protection.
- Sound technical knowledge of financial products, investment solutions and current FCA regulations.
- Comfortable developing new business through networking, referrals and professional connections.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy client diary and prioritise workloads effectively.
- A proactive, professional and client-focused approach, with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding financial advice.
Role Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop relationships with an existing portfolio of clients, providing a consistently high level of service.
- Meet with clients to conduct regular reviews and discuss new financial planning opportunities
- Understand clients' financial circumstances and objectives to deliver tailored financial planning advice.
- Recommend suitable investment solutions in line with client needs and regulatory requirements.
- Build strong relationships with professional introducers, including solicitors and accountants, and support business development activities.
- Continue to grow your client portfolio through referrals, networking and other agreed business development initiatives.
- Keep up to date with financial products, industry developments and FCA regulations.
- Maintain accurate client records and documentation, ensuring all advice remains compliant.
- Provide ongoing support to clients, keeping them informed of any changes that may impact their financial plans.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and the overall client experience.
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Pay: £35,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Financial Advisor, Financial Planner or Wealth Adviser: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dorset
