Join our financial ministry!
SEM is a growing financial ministry serving both clients and advisors in aligning their finances and investments with their values. Our firm believes in a full service, team-based approach. Certain team members are stronger on the financial planning side of the relationship, while others are better suited for the investment management side. While successful advisors will understand both disciplines and have responsibilities across each one, we are looking to hire talented, hard-working individuals and allowing them to fill the slot they enjoy the most.
SEM provides a tight-knit, faith-driven workplace environment where you can learn in the financial industry. We place a high value on family, faith, open communication, and continuous growth.
[We offer a competitive fixed salary, quarterly incentive pay, 401(k) with matching/company contributions, health benefits, and a great work environment.]
Available Positions
Financial Advisor (Full-Time)
We are seeking a Financial Advisor to join our team in New Kent, Virginia to assist in our mission of helping people align their finances and investments with their values. The Financial Advisor will be an integral part of a team providing comprehensive, value-based financial advisory services to our clients. The Financial Advisor will also provide financial literacy education to our community. The position will be hybrid, with one or two days of in-office days per week. The position will service existing "house" accounts as well as any new prospective clients in the Richmond/Williamsburg region.
Responsibilities & Activities
Work with financial planning team to create financial plans, cash flow strategies and provide specific advice for clients of various ages and backgrounds.
Assist investment team in creating customized investment portfolios.
Provide information and education to clients about the purpose and details of all aspects of the financial plan.
Prepare and summarize client meetings by scheduling and confirming meetings, enter data into contact manager, build the agenda and summary of meetings, and provide vital follow-up.
Prepare and ensure new business paperwork successfully submitted which includes preparing forms, obtain appropriate signatures, prepare documentation to send to custodian, and coordinate rollovers.
Coordinate, gather and prepare information for quarterly and annual reviews.
Facilitating client portfolio and risk tolerance reviews.
Communicate with clients by phone, email, online meetings and in-person.
Coordinate money movement, strategy changes and paperwork for existing clients and prospects.
Maintain all continuing education requirements of a financial advisor as well as any additional required training.
Assist with other duties as needed to support the smooth operation of the office.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
CKA, CFP and/or CFA designation a bonus.
Active Series 65/66 license preferred.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Money Guide Pro and Redtail experience a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Excellent attitude and extraordinary client service orientation.
Professional demeanor.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Business Development Skills.
Desire to achieve additional certifications, including CKA, CFP, or CFA.
Are you interested in applying? Send your resume and cover letter to Garland Scott: gscott@semwealth.com
Portfolio Analyst (Full-Time)
We are seeking a Portfolio Analyst to join SEM's Team in New Kent, Virginia. The Portfolio Analyst will work with the Chief Investment Officer and Research team. The goal of this position is to gradually move towards a full-fledged portfolio manager. We are a quantitative investment firm meaning we do not perform fundamental analysis of individual securities. We believe identifying the overall economic environment, market trends, and appropriate asset class allocations (top down) is more efficient and offers more value than individual (bottom-up) security selection. This will be a hybrid work opportunity with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
Responsibilities & Activities
Daily analysis of existing trading systems.
Implement model trades across investment platforms.
Work with financial advisors on appropriate asset allocations.
Analyze taxable accounts and recommend tax efficient strategies to implement.
Review prospective client portfolios and identify potential risks and opportunities.
Attend client and advisor meetings as necessary to present information on SEM’s investment models.
Maintain and update SEM’s quantitative economic model.
Analyze potential investments for fit inside our models.
Meet with fund managers to discuss current strategies and market outlook.
Develop ideas for new trading systems with the research team.
Create investment related content for blog and other social media sites to educate clients and advisors.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
CFA designation a bonus.
Active Series 65/66 license preferred.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Morningstar Direct experience a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel functions.
Excellent attitude and extraordinary client service orientation.
Professional demeanor.
Experience working in programming languages a plus.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Desire to achieve additional certifications, including CFA, CFP, or CKA.
Are you interested in applying? Send your resume and cover letter to Garland Scott: gscott@semwealth.com
Advisor Services Assistant (full time)
We are seeking a dynamic individual to work with our Advisor Services Manager across all areas of our business. Numerous possibilities for advancement are available. Candidate will be expected to:
- Create & facilitate a warm, inviting, & hospitable atmosphere for our advisors, their clients, & other SEM team members.
- Facilitate implementation of day-to-day operational procedures.
- Become an expert in investment account paperwork, client onboarding, & the various types of account registrations.
- Handle multiple tasks and be able to prioritize each.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assist advisors in the account opening process including which forms are needed for specific registration types.
- Enter & process new accounts.
- Track transfers and work with custodians to handle outstanding issues.
- Handle cash demands for advisors & their clients.
- Enter redemption requests and process account deposits.
- Verify all accounts are aligned with investment model portfolios.
- Enter & implement investment model changes.
- Assist with preparation of client reviews.
- Assist advisors with financial planning tasks.
Qualifications
- 3+ years in an accounting or financial services environment preferred.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook required, PowerPoint, Access, & Publisher also preferred
- Attention to detail, excellent organization and time management skills.
- Process driven, results oriented and able to work independently.
Benefits (after completing 3-month probationary period)
- 401k / Profit Sharing Plan with minimum of 3% employer contribution
- Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance for employee and family with no employee premium payments
- 10 days PTO per year (accrues each month)
- Hybrid working environment (after completion of training and subject to manager’s discretion)
Are you interested in applying? Send your resume and cover letter to seminc@semwealth.com