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Investment Consultant - Madison, WI

Fidelity Investments · Middleton, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you recommended an investment solution that fit a client's goals better than what they had.

What they are checking: Whether they match solutions to needs and can explain why.

What does making recommendations in the client's best interest look like day to day?

What they are checking: Whether they put client needs ahead of product goals in real decisions.

Which licenses do you hold, and where are you in getting the Series 66?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the posting's license requirements or have a clear plan.

Tell me about a time you had to follow up with a client who went quiet after a meeting.

What they are checking: Whether they follow through persistently without being pushy.

What would you do

How would you use Fidelity's planning tools to start a conversation with a client who just wants to talk about one fund?

What they are checking: Whether they can broaden a narrow question into a real planning discussion.

A client wants to put all their savings into a single hot sector. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain diversification and risk while respecting the client's choice.

You work with warm leads rather than cold prospecting. How do you turn a warm lead into a long-term relationship?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow up well and build trust beyond one meeting.

How would you partner with a dedicated local advisor on a shared client?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate smoothly and know when to bring in deeper planning support.

About the work

Walk me through how you prepare for a one-on-one appointment with a client you have never met.

What they are checking: Whether they use technology and research to make client time efficient, as the posting asks.

How would you explain the difference between a Roth and a traditional IRA to a new investor?

What they are checking: Whether they can make common planning topics simple and accurate.

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The full job description

As published by Fidelity Investments.

Job Description: Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. The Role Working in our Investor Center, you will develop customized financial plans utilizing a wide range of products, services, and Fidelity’s planning tools. Your good judgment and keen product knowledge will guide you. Instead of spending your time sourcing new customers, you will engage with existing clients and warm leads, which will allow your focus to remain where it matters most: providing investment solutions and growing relationships with a dedicated local advisor. In this role you will work directly with clients to help them make investment decisions that are in their best interest. By skillfully working with Fidelity’s planning and guidance resources, you will present and implement solutions that suit the client’s needs. This will develop a lasting impact on their financial future. The Expertise and Skills You Bring • FINRA Series 7 & 66 licensed and hold appropriate state registrations, OR ability to acquire Series 66 upon hire • Leverage Fidelity’s guidance tools to facilitate financial planning discussions and recommend solutions that best align with client needs • Use technology to prepare for and conduct efficient one-on-one appointments, maximizing client time and enabling effective follow-up planning • Grow relationships through proactive outreach, seeking to understand clients’ goals and objectives and referring them to wealth management partners based on needs and financial complexity • A degree, equivalent experience, or other professional certifications are beneficial (our tuition reimbursement program can help obtain a CFP, degree, or equivalent credential) • Comprehensive understanding of various investment solutions and can educate customers on the values and differences of each • Interpersonal skills and ability to grow relationships are exemplary • Will take initiative and exceed expectations • Outstanding communication and consultative skills, and thrives in a fast-paced work environment The Team Fidelity’s greatest advantage is our people, and we believe it is important to approach life holistically. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a stable base salary, to recognize associate achievements. And our benefit programs are built to help you and your family strike the right balance. We offer training in-branch, regionally, nationally, and virtually to support you in all aspects of your business. You will not fail due to a lack of training or onboarding. You joined the financial services industry to make a difference in the lives of your clients. At Fidelity, we have a relentless commitment to our clients. Come join a firm that is a stable industry leader where we focus on the importance of communicating to connect and not just communicating to transact. We empower professional flexibility, growth, and support thus enabling long-term success for you and our clients. Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles. Certifications: Series 07 - FINRA, Series 66 - FINRA Category: Sales Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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