Financial Consultant

The Financial Consultant provides in person and virtual counseling for all participants, new entrants, prospects, beneficiaries and their legal and financial representatives on the complete spectrum of TIAA products and services. This job covers institutions aligned to regional structures and offers financial planning advice via in person, phone and video chat to help clients accomplish their immediate and long‑term financial goals. During your initial period of employment, you will receive training on TIAA's products and the role will be non‑exempt – meaning you will be paid on an hourly basis and eligible for overtime pay. After the training period has concluded, the role will become exempt and you will be paid on a salaried basis at an equivalent rate and will no longer be eligible for overtime pay. All licenses must be obtained within 120 days of the start date.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Counsels participants on their pension plans, tax deferred annuities and other available investment options in order to help clients retain and increase assets.
• Educates, recommends and facilitates new product purchases (including retail mutual funds, annuities, IRAs, 529 and 403b, bank products, life insurance and others) and provides authoritative information upon which important personal financial planning decisions are based.
• Interacts with retirement plan participants to provide exceptional customer service and execute transaction and service requests.
• Utilizes knowledge of tax and investment strategies to inform financial advice based on clients' financial needs and objectives.
• Communicates internally with cross‑business partnerships to develop and implement TIAA products and services to support clients and company initiatives.
• Develops and maintains strong relationship with Institutional Plan Sponsors.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

FINRA Registrations

• SRC Indicator: Series 7; Series 63

Licenses and Certifications

• Life and Health Insurance License (Resident State) - Multiple Issuers required within 120 Days

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

7IC

Position Details

This is a hybrid flex position involving regional travel to client institutions at least 3 days per week, with the ability to work remotely the rest of the week. The role may also require occasional travel up to 25% of the time outside the assigned territory and will require travel within Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Required

• 3+ Years financial services experience
• Series 7 and Series 63 completed within 120 days of start date

Preferred

• 5+ Years financial services experience
• Series 7 and Series 63 completed

Related Skills

• Accountability
• Business Acumen
• Business Development

  Anticipated Posting End Date

  Benefits And Total Rewards

  The organization is committed to making financial well‑being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well‑being of its associates. It offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of its associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work‑life offerings.

  Equal Opportunity

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.

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