Associate Financial Advisor

Baird•Scottsdale, AZ

21d

About The Position

The Associate Financial Advisor serves as a key financial-planning resource for Financial Advisors in the Arizona market. The role supports advisors in providing wealth-management solutions to individuals and families and in building the client base. It combines technical planning expertise with relationship-building to improve client outcomes, support advisor growth, and deepen client engagement. The Associate Financial Advisor partners with advisors to prepare for client meetings, analyze complex financial situations, deliver planning recommendations, and make financial planning an integral part of the client experience. The position also supports financial education, identifies investment solutions with the advisor team, and helps develop additional planning business among existing clients and prospects. Success requires strong analytical skills, a client-first mindset, and a commitment to helping people make informed financial decisions.

Requirements

At least three years of investment experience in a client-facing role.
Must hold SIE and Series 7/66 or Series 7/63/65 licenses.
Must have an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or an equivalent field.
Must have, or be capable of and committed to pursuing and achieving, specialized professional designations (such as CFP or CPWA) or equivalent higher-level education within one year of assuming the role.
Some travel to branches in the market is expected.
Excellent presentation skills and very strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Proven self-starter with high motivation and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Review, research, and analyze client data to create customized annual financial plans.
Deliver financial plans to clients in partnership with the Financial Advisor or team.
Connect with next-generation clients through financial planning.
Provide or lead financial education on topics such as long-term planning, Social Security and Medicare, and tax return reviews, utilizing the team’s experts.
Identify investment solutions that support the financial plan in partnership with the Financial Advisor or team.
Assist with marketing efforts, such as newsletters or LinkedIn presence, to generate planning business among existing clients and position the team as a planning team to prospects.
Research relevant news articles related to topics covered in a client’s plan and share them as an additional client touchpoint.
Document and follow up on opportunities identified through the financial planning process and support their closing.
Serve as the team specialist for financial-planning queries and consult with Financial Advisors or the team on specific client scenarios.
Monitor and track client revenues related to financial-planning work to maximize sales opportunities.
Work within the team’s client-service and wealth-management strategy to ensure high-quality client service.
Engage clients and prospects, frame discussions, and convey the mission to better position the Advisor for additional business opportunities.
Perform other duties and special projects as necessary.