Dedicated recruiter to focus on bringing
more early-career and second-career candidates to firm
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - RBC Wealth
Management today announced it has revamped its Associate Financial
Advisor (AFA) training program to allow more diverse candidates –
from inside and outside of the financial services industry – to
join the firm and ultimately pursue careers as financial
advisors.
Maggie Russett will serve as the
dedicated recruiter for the program, identifying and vetting AFA
prospects – whether they be recent college graduates or people who
have worked in other industries and are seeking second careers.
Russett joins RBC Wealth Management from Patterson Companies, where
she supported the corporate office in developing recruiting
processes and identifying and evaluating new employees.
"In an industry where a large percentage of the current
workforce is expected to retire within the next 10 years,
attracting new talent to the business is critical to future
growth," said Tom Sagissor,
President of RBC Wealth Management-U.S. "With that in mind, we
revamped our AFA program to allow entry level candidates or those
who have had successful careers elsewhere and are looking for a
change to find a home at RBC Wealth Management."
A new landing page on rbcwealthmanagement.com guides candidates
through the application process, with exciting new videos that show
why a career at RBC Wealth Management is a compelling move.
The enhanced program is designed not only to prepare new
advisors for the role, but to train, mentor and support them in
their careers with a variety of resources. The training program
includes:
- Over 20 online courses on products, processes, and tools.
- A wealth planning and client experience specific curriculum to
build deep relationships with clients.
- 50+ micro-learning videos on relationship-building skills that
are easily accessible.
- A one-on-one training coach.
- Video role-play scenarios to help AFA participants develop
confidence and expertise.
- A formal one-on-one mentorship program.
- An ongoing call series enabling AFAs to learn from industry
experts and peers.
- An intensive, week-long workshop focused on enhancing
relationships, building resources and applying concepts
learned.
"With the dynamic pace of change and complexity in the financial
services industry, it's absolutely critical that we invest in
building the next generation of financial advisors to serve our
clients today, tomorrow and well into the future," Sagissor
said.
About RBC Wealth Management – U.S.
In the United States, RBC Wealth Management
operates as a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Founded in
1909, RBC Capital Markets, LLC. is a member of the New York Stock
Exchange, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the
Securities Investor Protection Corporation, and other major
securities exchanges. RBC Wealth Management has $348 billion in total client assets with
approximately 1,800 financial advisors operating in 200 locations
in 40 states.
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