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Alera Group

Financial Advisor

Wethersfield, CT (On-site)

$80K/yr – $85K/yrFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Description

Overview:
Financial Advisor – Wealth Services
Location: On-Site
At Alera Group, our Wealth Services team supports individuals and families in building, protecting, and transferring wealth through comprehensive financial planning and investment strategies. We’re seeking a Financial Advisor who will contribute to client relationships, financial strategy, and operational excellence.
About Alera Group
Founded in 2017, Alera Group has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With offices nationwide, our collaborative approach allows us to deliver national strength with local service.

Why Alera Group

  • Meaningful Impact: Help clients and employees navigate benefits programs that drive retention, engagement, and satisfaction
  • Growth & Learning: Opportunities to deepen your expertise and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries
  • Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment that values accountability, partnership, and the principles of The Collaborative Way
Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do / Your Impact

Client Experience & Advisory Support

  • Meet one‑on‑one with prospective clients generated through firm‑sponsored marketing activities, including workshops and digital outreach
  • Guide prospects through the onboarding process and establish long‑term advisory relationships
  • Prepare, present, and implement customized financial plans aligned with client goals
  • Assist clients with investment strategies focused on retirement planning
  • Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with existing clients and firm‑provided house accounts

Operational & Compliance Excellence

  • Ensure financial plans, investment recommendations, and client documentation align with regulatory requirements and firm standards
  • Coordinate with internal partners to support account setup, implementation, and ongoing servicing
  • Maintain required licenses and certifications and adhere to compliance and supervisory guidelines

Growth & Retention

  • Develop and retain strong client relationships through proactive service and consistent communication
  • Identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships through planning and investment solutions
  • Support firm growth by converting marketing‑generated prospects into long‑term advisory clients

Qualifications:

What You Bring

Required

  • 6+ years of financial services experience with an emphasis on sales and client relationship management
  • Strong understanding of investment products and financial planning strategies, particularly retirement planning
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

Preferred

  • Series 65 or Series 7 & 66 licenses
  • Active Connecticut Life & Health insurance license
  • CFP® designation or progress toward certification
  • College degree preferred

Core Competencies

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate client goals into actionable financial strategies
  • Relationship‑building and long‑term client trust development
  • Integrity, discretion, and professionalism when working with sensitive financial information

Additional Information:
Compensation:
Salary range: $80,000 – $85,000 per year
Benefits:
Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.
Work Model:
This role is In-Office

Professional Development – Alera Group Academy

At Alera Group, growth isn’t left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.
You’ll have access to:
  • Role-specific learning paths
  • Leadership development programs
  • Technical and compliance training
  • Industry certifications and continuing education support
  • Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities
Whether you’re deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we’re invested in helping you grow.

Licensure & Certifications (If Applicable)

This position may require:
  • Active FINRA licenses or ability to receive within an agreed upon timeline after hire
  • CFP® preferred or encouraged
  • Ongoing continuing education to maintain active status

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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Alera Group

Alera Group is a growing leader, reimagining the complex risk management, insurance and financial services delivery experience through intentional collaboration connecting clients to holistic solutions that protect and grow all they value most.Working collaboratively across specialties and across the country, Alera Group’s team of more than 4,400 colleagues offer unique solutions, personalized services and proactive insights to help ensure each client’s business and personal success.By harnessing the power of purposeful collaboration, our colleagues deliver clear, holistic solutions to the most complex business and personal challenges.

Founded in 2017
Deerfield, Illinois, USA
2.6K employees (119 in marketing)
www.aleragroup.com