Job Description

MKS Financial Services, located in Regina, Saskatchewan, is known for helping protect the financial well-being of families, businesses, and employees. We are looking to add one (1) Associate Advisor to our team. We are looking for someone proactive and detail-oriented with great communication skills and a drive for delivering an exceptional client experience. As a member of the team, you will need to have strong relationship-building skills, and a drive for continual improvement for yourself and client services.





The primary focus of the Associate Advisor is to increase sales, expand the business, and enhance client services. This entails actively prospecting for new clients, as well as meeting with existing clientele, and leading them through the financial planning process. This role has minimal administrative duties and is accountable to the principal advisor.





The key responsibilities for this role include:

New Client Acquisition

Actively prospect new Ideal Clients to grow client base



Identify and co-ordinate prospective marketing activities and sales opportunities within the client base and outside the client base (e.g. referral/introduction strategies)



Identify opportunities to introduce others on the team



Gather referrals/introductions



Obtain notes (email or handwritten) of introduction to new prospects



Make a phone call or other connection to new prospects



Meet with prospects for an initial review



Introduce our services and the value of our team



Review your process and what the prospect can expect next in the process



Determine next steps and set next appointment (if moving forward)



Attend networking events



Identify prospects within own personal networks (natural market)



Develop strong relationships with Centre of Influences (e.g. Mortgage Broker, CPA, and etc.)



Other marketing activities such as attending client events, tradeshows, and etc.

Financial Planning

Explain issues and concepts related to the overall financial planning process



Conduct in-depth reviews of clients' financial circumstances, current situation and future goals



Determine goals and expectations



Gather and input client data into financial planning software



Understand and interpret financial data



Clarify client financial status and identify problem areas and opportunities



Analyze information and prepare plans best suited to individual clients' requirements



Complete risk analysis



Design financial strategies



Assist clients to make informed decisions



Research and compile information



Prepare potential solutions and draft proposals



Develop and present financial plan



Motivate prospect/client to take action to implement solutions (insurance, investments, and etc.)



Review and respond to clients changing needs and financial circumstances



Communicate with other professionals, such as accountants, lawyers re client situations

Client Service & Relationship Management (Client Experience)

Accountable for maintaining the required meeting schedule and number of appointments with clients based on activity goals and service standards set for each advisor by the team (from existing block of clients and new prospects)



Proactively meet with active clients'/schedule client meetings



Manage own schedule



Provide planning and solutions to current and prospective clients



Provide exceptional relationship attention and service to all clients



Leverage the principal advisor's time so they may focus on their ideal and top clients



Develop and implement strategies to move clients from one segmentation category to another (e.g. Passive and Unknown categories to Active and Growth).



Support relationship strategies with prospects and Centre of Influences.

Product Solutions

Follow through of Financial Planning by implementation of product solutions



Understand documents that describe various financial instruments



Recommend and explain different types of product solutions to clients and guide them to choose the most appropriate solution for their situation



Identify cross-planning opportunities



Investments - analyze portfolios, prepare reviews, track top funds/portfolios developed by advisors using appropriate tools



Insurance - life, mortgage, critical illness, disability and long-term care



Group Benefits - for businesses, companies and associations; retirement options; and health management solutions



Retirement



Estate Creation and Preservation



Tax Strategies



Debt Management



Review meeting notes as they pertain to Investments and determine actions to be taken and target dates



Oversight of all trades for client accounts - purchases, redemptions, switches/conversions



Attend information sessions hosted by product suppliers



Maintain proper documentation following preset guidelines/compliance

Skills/Requirements

CFP or QAFP. Dual license of Mutual Fund and Life licenses preferred



Ability to motivate others to make a decision and take action (sales ability)



Demonstrated analytical abilities



Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential



Strong organizational, time management, communication and priority setting skills in order to meet deadlines



Ability to multi-task and be flexible while maintaining a high degree of accuracy



Ability to work independently but also a strong team player



Excellent verbal and written skills



Ability to clearly explain the financial services you can provide to potential clients



Experience with SalesForce is an asset, but not required



Ability to listen to and understand clients' financial goals and provide recommendations



Ability to think critically and evaluate all the data available to help clients meet their goals



A desire to help people plan for the future is important



Possess a commitment to professionalism



Ability to build strong and lasting relationships





If you are interested in becoming an Associate Advisor at MKS Financial Services, please apply with a cover letter and resume by Nov 28, 2025. We look forward to working with you!





We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.