Associate Wealth Advisor I

Focus Partners Wealth • Cincinnati, OH

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join a planning-centric team that provides personalized wealth advice based on each client’s goals and aspirations. The role partners closely with Wealth Advisors to maintain and enhance client relationships through active participation in financial planning, including retirement, risk management, tax, estate, and investment planning.

The Associate Wealth Advisor develops and presents financial plans, helps create client investment strategies, and works with the Portfolio Management team on portfolio approvals, trade recommendations, and tax-loss harvesting. The role also serves as a day-to-day client contact, independently leads client communications and interactions, and collaborates with colleagues to provide a high level of service. Team members work a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office each week, with the option to work remotely two days per week or as assigned by the team leader. The position may require some travel and in-person client meetings.

This is an exempt position with an annualized base salary range of $70,000–$80,000. Actual pay may vary based on experience, expertise, work location, and skills. Total compensation may also include an annual cash bonus and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a 401(k). The job title may change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Series 65 or equivalent within 120 days of employment.
• At least 2 years of financial services experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of the financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Clean U4.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and present financial plans using planning software.
• Apply knowledge of tax, estate, and insurance planning.
• Develop mastery of Focus Partners Wealth’s investment philosophy.
• Create holistic investment strategies for clients and monitor their risk tolerance over time.
• Develop an understanding of trading fundamentals and partner with Portfolio Management to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, and tax-loss harvesting.
• Master the technology stack, including the CRM system and custodian websites.
• Serve as a resource and collaborate with other Associate Wealth Advisors.
• Independently lead client communications and interactions.
• Diligently record client communications and information in the client relationship management platform.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for client needs and collaborate with team members to ensure a high level of client service.
• Complete client billing reviews and ensure compliance for the advisory team.
• Engage in advisory team business-planning efforts and support the firm’s strategic priorities.
• Meet with clients in person; some travel may be required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Possible annual cash bonus.
• Hybrid schedule: three required in-office days per week and the option to work remotely two days per week, or as assigned by the team leader.

What This Job Offers

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