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Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families is highly preferred.\nProven ability to originate new client relationships and grow revenue through consultative, advice-driven sales.\nStrong technical expertise in investments, retirement planning, tax strategies, and estate planning fundamentals.\nExperience managing client relationships across the full lifecycle, from prospecting to ongoing service.\nExcellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.\nHigh ethical standards and a strong commitment to fiduciary responsibility.\nProficiency with financial planning software, CRM systems, and portfolio management platforms. Experience with Envestnet, MoneyGuidePro and Salesforce a plus.\nExperience with MS Office products required (specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).\nLimited travel required (<10%).\nCompetencies & Traits:\nEntrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to build and grow a personal book of business.\nComfortable working in teams and engaging other talented specialists in client relationships.\nThrives in a performance-based, growth-oriented environment.\nSelf-directed, organized, and accountable for results.\nConfident, consultative sales style rooted in education, transparency, and trust.\nAdaptable to evolving client needs, market conditions, and firm initiatives.\nStrategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nCompensation & Benefits\nBeing a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:\nAnnual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities. \n*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.\nWhy Join IMA?\nWe’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first\nWhat if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.\nWe work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team\nWe provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.\nWe are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry\n Business Insurance Magazine - Best Places to Work in Insurance \n US Insurance Awards - Community Outreach Project of the Year\n U.S. Chamber of Commerce Citizen Awards - Best Corporate Steward finalist\n Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces \n Inc. 5000 - List of Fastest Growing Companies \n Alaska Journal of Commerce - Best Workplaces in Alaska \n Charlotte Business Journal - Best Places to Work \n Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies \n Connecticut Top Workplaces \n Dallas Business Journal - Best Places to Work \n Denver Business Journal - Best Places to Work\n Denver Business Journal - Fast 50\n Kansas City Business Journal - Best Places to Work \n Los Angeles Business Journal - Best Places to Work \n Puget Sound Business Journal - Washington’s Best Workplaces \n Tampa Bay Times - Best Workplaces\n The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces \n Utah Business - Best Places to Work\n Wichita Business Journal - Best Places to Work\nThis Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.\nThe IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 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