Associate Advisor (DC - August 2026 Start)

Brighton Jones•Washington, DC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

At Brighton Jones, we're not just looking for high performersâwe're seeking outstanding collaborators who overachieve on curiosity and compassion. We offer the energy and opportunity of a high-growth organization, combined with the performance and vision of an industry leader. If you want to have an impact, we want to amplify it. Our mission goes beyond managing investments. We're changing the world through Wealth Alignment: helping our clients, teammates, and members of our global community align their time and money with their values and passions, empowering them to live more purposeful lives. This approach has fueled our growth, making us the largest RIA in the Pacific Northwest, with 18 national offices serving over 4,000 clients and managing over $26 billion in assets. Our 98% client retention rate reflects the fact that our growth has been intentional, sustainable, and 100% organic. At Brighton Jones, you'll be part of a culture that thinks big, cares deeply, and celebrates each other proudly. Our valuesâCommitment, Curiosity, Continuous Growth, Compassion, Collaboration, and Communityâdrive every decision we make. We foster this by building meaningful relationships, working hard while having fun, and giving back to our community through our Compassion in Action initiatives. We've won numerous Best Places to Work awards, but what truly sets us apart is our investment in your growth. Through programs like MESI Training, teammate-led Giving, Richer Life Partners, and a path to ownership for EVERY team member, we empower you to develop both personally and professionally. Join our #OneTeam of 300+ passionate individuals who bring a "How can I help?" attitude to their work every day. Together, we'll amplify our impact and help more people live richer lives. We are looking for our next Associate Advisor - Analyst. In this role, Analysts are responsible for managing the day-to-day responsibilities, priorities and workload of their client service teams. This includes providing analytical, operational, and administrative support for the acquisition, implementation, and ongoing retention of clients. Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align!

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree required (preferably in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics)
Academic success and other internships or work-related experience preferred.
Series 65 (or equivalent) or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire.
Interest in pursuing the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) credential in the future.
Baseline proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Windows) required; expected to learn other position-related systems on the job.
A commitment to excellence and a drive to maintain high standards in all tasks.
Versatility and flexibility with a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with a positive attitude.
Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, both written and verbal, to build trust and confidence with clients and colleagues.
A high level of personal integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, acute attention to detail, and exceptional organizational abilities.
Excellent work habits, featuring a self-starter mentality that proactively manages workloads and takes ownership of prioritizing tasks.
A positive attitude and enthusiasm for engaging in company culture!

Responsibilities

Prepare all standard deliverables related to the delivery of wealth management advice based on inputs from team members.
Review current client portfolios and makes recommendations in consultation with team regarding changes based on both asset allocation and location; considers both strategic and tactical allocation opportunities to improve return and reduce volatility.
Provide spreadsheet analysis on an ad-hoc basis for more advanced financial topics and other specialty requests such as tax loss harvesting, stock option and restricted stock inventories, and other wealth transfer strategies; maintains all record-keeping related to these activities, including cost basis and other position data via portfolio management software.
Work with the team to craft client meeting agenda and prepare deliverables to be presented; analyzes client data and develops strategies; occasionally attends client meetings; ensures all client related action items are communicated and memorialized in the CRM.
Work with Tax, Investments and Estate Planning to determine additional levels of detail required for the client's situation.
Manages tax coordination and execution for clientsâ personal and trust accounts.
Manage the day-to-day responsibilities, priorities and workload of their client service teams. This includes providing analytical, operational, and administrative support for the acquisition, implementation, and ongoing retention of clients.
Timely execution of intra-day requests with strict timeframes such as trades, wire requests, and journals. Responsible for initiating requests, review, and approval. Ensures completion within specified timeframes and provides thorough communication to client throughout the process.
Primary point of contact for custodians around all operational and tactical service matters.
Gather, organize, and input client data into the CRM (Salesforce); manage data accuracy and integrity and keep records current.
Act as the point person for all client service team inquiries; work with team members to ensure all action items are moved forward and completed.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation
Equity ownership opportunities for every employee
New Business Incentive Program
Generous employee referral bonus
Cell phone data reimbursement
Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members
Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1
Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays
Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching
Heavily subsidized transit
100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues
Personal career development plans
Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees)
Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training
Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend
Quarterly team-building events
Regular social events
Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups
Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent)
Adoption benefits
Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years