VP, Financial Consultant - West Bloomfield, MI

Charles Schwab Careers
  • Birmingham, MI
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Position Type: Regular

    Your opportunity

    Schwab's branch team is at the heart of our commitment to helping clients own their financial futures. As a Financial Consultant,

    you'll

    combine planning

    expertise

    with a thoughtful approach to holistic financial guidance including investing, retirement readiness, and education goals—serving as a trusted partner who guides clients through life's financial decisions with clarity and empathy.

    Why

    you're

    set up for success

    You'll

    start with a book of existing Schwab clients, giving you

    a strong foundation

    to build lasting relationships and grow your practice. Your relationship-building and communication skills will help deepen client connections and create meaningful impacts

    into

    the lives of the people and communities you serve.

    • Schwab

      Training and Development

    To set you up for success,

    y

    ou'll

    complete our comprehensive training through Wealth Management University, a four-week virtual experience led by live facilitators,

    f

    ollowed by an immersive

    weeklong

    bootcamp to connect with peers and learn from experts.

    After completing Wealth Management University, your individualized development continues through hands-on training and mentorship within your branch.

    You'll

    collaborate closely with your branch manager, experienced peers, and dedicated mentors who provide guidance tailored to your unique background and career goals.

    • Career Pathing

    As your career evolves, Schwab's four-level Financial Consultant track offers a clear

    path for advancement, recognition, and leadership—empowering you to shape your future and make a difference for yourself, your clients, and y

    o

    ur community

    You'll be supported by leaders who champion your development, invest in continuous learning, and empower you to expand your skills and responsibilities over time.

    • Competitive Compensation

    This position offers a competitive base salary complemented by a performance-driven incentive plan, providing unlimited earning potential from day one. As you continue to build relationships and grow your book of business, your compensation will increase—rewarding your commitment and tenure in the role with greater earning opportunities over time.

    Investment Professionals' Compensation | Charles Schwab

    What you have

    The

    expertise

    you

    bring

    • A valid and active FINRA Series 7 license required

    • Obtaining or

      acquiring

      FINRA

      Series 66 (63/65)

      as it will be

      required

      during your tenure on the job

    • Obtaining or acquiring Life & Health Insurance

      as it will be

      required

      during your tenure on the job

    • CFP Certification is a plus.

      If you have not obtained the CFP designation yet, we encourage your professional development with Tuition Reimbursement and our internal CFP Cohort Program

    The skills you bring

    • Business Development

    Proactively engage in warm outreach to existing and prospective clients,

    maintaining

    consistent sales

    activity

    to grow the book of business and strengthen client relationships.

    Passion for community engagement to share and engage clients in discussion about market conditions, sound investing principles, and

    ideal

    wealth and long-term investment strategies for their personal situation.

    Desire to provide

    outstanding

    investor experience in addition to furthering your own professional development in Wealth Management

    • Relationship Building

    Ability to build strong relationships, engage and encourage trust, and deepen

    the client relationship

    by applying a focused client communication strategy, and exceeding client expectations.

    Strong candidates will also learn to

    leverage

    our team of Schwab specialists, Schwab advice guidelines, your knowledge of the markets, and your ability to inspire action to help your

    clients

    progress

    toward achieving their goals.

    • Investment Strategies and

      Financial Planning

    Openness to manage wealth on behalf of our clients

    including

    Retirement Planning, Education Planning, Investment Management, Banking & Lending Management, Insurance & Risk Management, and Estate Planning

    Ability to adapt and implement

    change

    as the market and business conditions evolve

    What's in it for you

    At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact.

    We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

    • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
    • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
    • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBirmingham, MI

    Skills

    • Bank Managementunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Estate Planningunmatched
    • Financial Planningunmatched
    • Futuresunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Investment Managementunmatched
    • Investment Strategyunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Loansunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Retirement Planningunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Series 7unmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Wealth Managementunmatched

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