Associate Wealth Advisor
About The Position
Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to work with a planning-centric team that provides personalized wealth advice based on clients’ 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 advisor will lead a select number of client relationships and develop and present financial planning recommendations. The position follows a hybrid schedule: three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely two days per week, or as assigned by the team leader. The role is exempt, with an annualized base pay range of $80,000 to $115,000. Actual base pay may vary based on experience, expertise, work location, and skills. Compensation may also include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Some travel may be required, and the ability to meet clients in person is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Series 65 or equivalent.
- At least 4 years of financial services experience.
- Proven experience in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning.
- Strong understanding of investment strategies, risk management, tax planning, and estate planning.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to explain complex financial concepts to clients.
- Team-oriented approach.
- Knowledge of the financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools for modeling and analysis, as well as CRM tools.
- Clean U4.
Nice To Haves
- CFP or equivalent certification, such as ChFC or CPA + PFS.
Responsibilities
- Develop, revise, and present financial plans using planning software.
- Create and deliver tax, estate, and insurance planning.
- Identify advanced planning opportunities and develop internal best practices.
- Develop mastery of Focus Partners Wealth’s investment philosophy.
- Create a holistic investment strategy for each client and monitor risk tolerance over time as needed.
- Learn the fundamentals of trading and partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, and tax-loss harvesting.
- Master the technology stack offered, 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.
- Participate in advisory team business planning and actively support the firm’s strategic priorities.
- Support business development in a team environment.
- Lead a select number of client relationships.
- Lead the development of financial planning recommendations for clients.
- Meet with clients in person; some travel may be required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Annual cash bonus may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
