ASSOCIATE, WEALTH ADVISOR

Cresset • Minneapolis, MN

31d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Cresset is seeking an Associate, Wealth Advisor (AWA) to join Cresset's wealth management team. The AWA provides comprehensive support to our high-net-worth clients by working closely with experienced Wealth Advisors. A successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, able to operate both independently and collaboratively, and must be comfortable supporting relationships and projects with limited direction. This role is ideal for those who wish to develop client advisory skills under the guidance and mentorship of an experienced Wealth Advisory team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; strong preference given to MBA, CFA®, or CFP® professionals or those on track to earn any of these designations
• Previous work / internship experience in financial services required; 2+ years' experience preferred
• Series 65 license required; unlicensed candidates required to obtain the license within 120 calendar days of employment
• Highest ethical standards with willingness to learn and comply with SEC and other company required rules and regulations
• Initiative, problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility
• Effective speaking and presentation ability
• Excellent writing proficiency and communication skills
• Strong numerical aptitude
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently over time with limited guidance
• Coachable with the ability to work in a team environment and independently when necessary
• Learning and development mindset and drive for continuous improvement
• Personal commitment to continuing education for professional development and growth
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of eMoney, Salesforce, Addepar, and custodial platforms is a plus
• Represent Cresset's Core Values
• Displays Cresset's Core Behaviors

Responsibilities

• Proactively support the Wealth Advisor (WA) by providing excellent client service and maintaining a high level of client satisfaction
• Build a strong wealth management acumen with an understanding of Cresset's investment philosophy and ongoing general market outlook, portfolio construction and management, goals-based financial planning, risk management, alongside estate, tax and philanthropic planning considerations
• Prepare client meeting materials; may attend client and / or prospect meetings
• Manage completion of deliverables from start to finish with the Client Associate and/or various internal and external parties as needed
• Assist experienced Advisors in the production and maintenance of net worth statements, financial plans, cash flow projections, and wealth forecasting models
• Where appropriate, attend prospect and client meetings to gather information to create financial plans
• Review and understand estate documents (entity structures, estate plan, wills, beneficiaries, trustees) and tax returns; collaborate with other internal teams (Wealth Planning, Wealth Strategy, Tax) and external providers as needed
• Learn and understand current wealth planning trends, legislative developments, and techniques; partner with the Wealth Advisor to enhance client planning
• Review client portfolios and assist experienced Advisors with the development, presentation, and implementation of investment recommendations to clients, including portfolio construction, proposals, rebalancing, phase-in planning, and quarterly performance reviews
• Collaborate with the National Investments Team to apply the firm's best thinking to client portfolios while considering client-specific needs regarding cash flow, taxation, liquidity, risk, and other considerations
• Assist with the implementation of client portfolio trades, including execution, margin maintenance, and settlement
• Develop and maintain investment policy statements (IPS)
• Coordinate with the Client Associate to ensure tasks and requests are handled, including new client onboarding, account maintenance, new investments, redemptions, transfers, and money movement requests
• Document client notes, investment changes, and activities in Salesforce
• Review clients' quarterly performance reports and collaborate with Reporting to identify and resolve issues

Benefits

• Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs.
• Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees