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HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL
ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Nicola Wealth Management
T15132
POSITION SPECIFICATION
COMPANY
Nicola Wealth Management (NWM) is a financial planning and investment management firm serving the
needs of high net worth families, incorporated professionals and business owners for over 20 years. The firm
has a passion for providing clients with sophisticated planning and portfolio management expertise, along
with outstanding client service. NWM’s objective is to continue being among the top performing wealth
advisors and money managers in Canada.
Since its inception in 1994, NWM’s annual revenue has increased 1300% and the firm now manages over $3billion in assets. The firm operates with over 100 staff and manages four offices (Vancouver, Kelowna,
Richmond, and Toronto), advising high net worth client families of all professions and backgrounds.
NWM believes that their most valuable asset is their people and demonstrates that in the finer details,
interactions and shared success. They feel that people make NWM an exciting and rewarding place to work,
bringing energy, experience and expertise. The firm welcomes you to explore new possibilities and provide
opportunities to develop. Their uniqueness fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial atmosphere that
attracts outstanding people.
TEAM AND POSITION OVERVIEW
NWM has embarked on an exciting strategic growth plan that includes expanding the Toronto office. As an
Associate Financial Advisor, you will focus on providing a high level of financial planning expertise in line
with defined standards to NWM’s existing clients thereby contributing to the growth of the firm’s Toronto
office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Complete initial fact-finding on new clients for the purpose of analysis and recommendations for
preparing a detailed financial plan
 Prepare ongoing analysis with respect to investment portfolio design, risk management (insurance
planning), retirement income needs, estate planning,, cash flow budgeting,, education requirements,
capital needs analysis and tax planning
 Ensure all existing clients are met and/or communicated with according to defined client service
standards
 Be keenly aware of clients' changing needs and continue to suggest strategies that would improve their
financial position, keeping in mind their investment objectives, risk tolerance and resources
 Ensure all client information and regulatory requirements are kept current and up to date
 Keep on top of industry developments through attending seminars, continued education and proactive
personal development
Ferguson Partners Ltd.
49 Front Street East, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5E 1B3
www.fergusonpartners.com
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HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL
ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Nicola Wealth Management
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T15132
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Licensed for both investments and insurance is preferred
 CFP and CIM/CFA designations or willingness to work towards them is required; other industry
designations are an asset
 Minimum of 5 years of industry experience as a Financial Advisor, preferably in a financial planning firm
with a high degree of client contact and exposure to both insurance and investment planning
 Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal)
 Empathetic listening skills
 Ability to present well to clients and have the ability to connect and build a sense of trust
 Extremely client focused
 Self-motivated; driven to exceed established goals
 Proactive and demonstrates a high degree of perseverance
 Ability to anticipate problems and solve proactively; combining critical thinking with or outside the box
approach to issues
 Creative thinking to logically develop solutions to problems when none might be apparent
 Strong analytical and mathematical ability
 Close attention to detail; observant
 High degree of professionalism and maturity
 Strong time management skills, particularly the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks
 Must work well independently and within a team setting
 Willingness to learn new skills and acquire additional education as required
 Strong negotiation and influencing skills, particularly in the area of closing is considered an asset
 Competency in Microsoft office computer software and all necessary industry related software
 Competency in NWM product and service offerings (within 6 months of obtaining position)
 Competency in NWM planning concepts (within 6 months of obtaining positon)
COMPENSATION
Our client is prepared to pay a market competitive and performance driven compensation package.
For more information please contact:
Mark Ross
Managing Director - Canada
Ferguson Partners
416-551-6100
mross@fergusonpartners.com
Ferguson Partners Ltd.
49 Front Street East, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5E 1B3
www.fergusonpartners.com
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