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TIAA
Financial Consultant
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What they do
A Financial Planner or Investment Consultant advises clients on financial plans and investment strategies. Discusses the client's financial objectives, focusing on investment options and products. May be licensed to buy and sell financial products such as stocks and bonds.
$105,450 / year median in Iowa
+4% projected growth
Job Description
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 be exempt and you will be paid on a salaried basis at the same rate (i.e., your weekly salary will be equal to your hourly rate multiplied by 40) and you will no longer be eligible for overtime pay. All licenses must be obtained within 120 days from start date.
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 be exempt and you will be paid on a salaried basis at the same rate (i.e., your weekly salary will be equal to your hourly rate multiplied by 40) and you will no longer be eligible for overtime pay. All licenses must be obtained within 120 days from 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.
- 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
- This is a hybrid flex position involving regional travel to client institutions at least 3 days/week with the ability to work remotely the rest of the week. This position may also require occasional travel up to 25% of the time outside your assigned territory.
- Related Skills Accountability, Business Acumen, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Commercial Mindset, Communication, Financial Markets Impact, Inspires Others, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Retirement Planning Selling
Anticipated Posting End Date:
- 2026-09-28
Base Pay Range:
$72,700/yr - $95,500/yr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________- Company Overview
- Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
- Our Culture of Impact
- At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges.
- 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 our associates.
- Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Accessibility Support
- TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
Phone:
(800) 842-2755Email:
accessibility.support@tiaa.org- Drug and Smoking Policy
- TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.
- Privacy Notices
- For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here (https://www.
- Privacy Notices
- + For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here (https://www.
- Nondiscrimination & Equal Opportunity Employment
- TIAA is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.