Associate Advisor Consultant - Minnesota

Location Designation: Hybrid - 1 day per month 

 

About New York Life Investment Management 

With over $800 billion in assets under management, NYLIM is a Pensions & Investments' Top 30 Largest Money Manager and one of the largest global asset managers serving institutional, retail and insurance clients. NYLIM brings together the firm’s global investment teams under one unified brand, combining specialized expertise with the strength and stability of New York Life.

Our platform is built on disciplined active management, deep investment capabilities and a long-term partnership approach designed to deliver enduring value across market cycles and help clients navigate the next era of investing.

More powerful, together, we combine the agility of specialized investment teams with the scale and longevity of a leading mutual institution.

 

New York Life Investments is offering a distinctive opportunity for an experienced sales professional to step beyond the traditional home-office internal role and work directly in the field alongside an External Wholesaler. This position combines in-person meetings with financial advisors and traditional internal wholesaling responsibilities, providing an opportunity to develop deeper client relationships, hands-on market experience, and career advancement.

 

About the Role

As a In-Market Internal Wholesaler, you will be a key supporting partner to your External Wholesaler, working collaboratively to drive sales, strengthen advisor relationships, and support the overall growth of the territory. You will play a crucial role in driving sales and deepening relationships with financial advisors by being a trusted, consultative partner. Your success hinges on adding value beyond product discussions, positioning yourself as a strategic resource for advisors seeking market insights, portfolio solutions, and business growth strategies.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Build and manage relationships with financial advisors through in-person meetings, phone outreach, and virtual interactions
• Execute and support your External Wholesaler in creating and implementing strategic sales plans for the territory
• Educate and advise financial advisors on investment solutions, including mutual funds, ETFs, and SMAs, while providing asset allocation insights
• Be a student of the markets by staying ahead of economic trends, product innovations, and industry shifts to provide relevant insights that elevate advisor conversations
• Engage in a consultative sales approach by asking the right questions, uncovering advisor needs, and delivering tailored solutions that drive meaningful engagement
• Deliver value-add solutions by equipping advisors with actionable ideas, industry best practices, and tools that help them grow their business and better serve their clients
• Expand and deepen territory growth by identifying new business opportunities and strengthening existing client relationships
• Position yourself as a go-to resource by consistently delivering insights, sharing thought leadership, and fostering long-term partnerships
• Maintain and optimize CRM data and sales tracking systems to ensure efficiency and proactive engagement
• Coordinate and contribute to the planning of conferences, seminars, and advisor meetings to maximize market engagement
• Uphold a structured, distraction-free work environment at home, ensuring high productivity

 

 What You’ll Bring: 

• Must reside in Minnesota and be able to travel as needed
• At least 2 years of experience in asset management sales or as a Financial Advisor 
• FINRA Series 7 & 63 licenses are required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred
• Passionate about financial markets, investments, and ongoing learning
• Curious mindset with strong questioning skills to uncover advisor needs
• Driven to become a key partner to advisors through knowledge, service, and strategy
• Skilled in executing sales strategies, tracking results, and adjusting to market trends
• Proven track record of sales success and strong advisor relationships
• Able to maintain a dedicated, productive work-from-home environment
• Solid understanding of investments including