Associate Advisor

Dividend Assets Capital • Ridgeland, SC

4d

About The Position

The Associate Advisor joins a wealth management team and works alongside experienced Financial Advisors serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and foundations. The role provides exposure to investment management, financial planning, portfolio analysis, client relationships, and the broader advisory process, with potential to take on increasing responsibility and progress toward becoming a Financial Advisor.

The firm has served clients for 20 years and is employee-owned. Its business is based on a disciplined investment philosophy, long-term client relationships, and dividend growth investing. The role works with experienced professionals and involves collaboration with investment, operations, and client service teams.

The firm describes its culture through four principles: “Know Your Stuff,” “Be Devoted to Excellence,” “Serve With Integrity and Humility,” and “Be Real and Transparent.”

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution.
• Series 65 required.
• 3–5 years of experience in wealth management, investment management, financial planning, or a related client-facing investment role.
• Solid understanding of investments, portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage details while maintaining focus on the client.
• Technically capable, intellectually curious, organized, and comfortable working with people.
• Interest in building a career in wealth management.

Nice To Haves

• Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field of study.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients.
• CFP® certification or progress toward the designation.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Financial Advisors to serve established client relationships and help deliver investment and wealth management advice.
• Participate in client meetings, prepare materials, conduct research, and follow through on client needs and recommendations.
• Assist with portfolio reviews, investment analysis, financial planning, and implementation of investment strategies.
• Manage client onboarding, account openings, transfers, cash management, and ongoing account servicing.
• Develop an understanding of clients’ objectives, circumstances, and long-term financial priorities.
• Monitor markets, economic developments, and investment opportunities to support portfolio and client discussions.
• Collaborate with investment, operations, and client service teams to implement strategies accurately and provide a high level of client service.
• Contribute to relationship development and business development efforts as experience grows.
• Use Schwab Advisor Services, Orion, Microsoft Office/Excel, financial planning software, and portfolio management systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level