Associate Financial Advisor

Baird•Scottsdale, AZ

11d

About The Position

The Associate Financial Advisor is a key planning resource for Financial Advisors in the Arizona market. The role supports advisors in delivering sophisticated wealth management solutions to individuals and families and in strategically building the client base. It combines technical financial-planning expertise with relationship-building to influence 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 role also supports client education, identifies investment solutions with the advisor team, and helps develop additional planning opportunities among existing clients and prospects. Some travel to branches in the market is expected.

Requirements

At least three years of investment experience in a client-facing role.
Must hold SIE and Series 7/66 licenses, or Series 7/63/65 licenses.
Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent.
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 Associate Financial Advisor role.
Excellent presentation skills and very strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Self-starter who is highly motivated and able to work independently.
Some travel to branches in the market is expected.

Responsibilities

Review, research, and analyze data to create customized annual financial plans for clients.
Deliver financial plans to clients in partnership with the Financial Advisor or team.
Connect with next-generation clients through planning.
Provide or lead financial education on topics such as long-term planning, Social Security and Medicare, and tax-return reviews, using the team’s experts as appropriate.
Identify suitable investment solutions based on planning results and partner with the Financial Advisor or team to implement the plan.
Assist with marketing efforts, such as newsletters or LinkedIn presence, to solicit planning business from existing clients and establish the team as a planning team in front of prospects.
Research relevant news articles related to topics covered in clients’ plans and share them as additional client touchpoints.
Document and follow up on opportunities identified through the financial-planning process and support their closing.
Serve as a 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 help maximize sales opportunities.
Operate 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 team’s mission to better position the Advisor for additional business opportunities.
Perform other duties and special projects as necessary.