Associate Wealth Advisor

Focus Partners Wealth • Menlo Park, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Focus Partners is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join 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 Associate Wealth Advisor may work a hybrid schedule, defined as three required in-office days per week and the option to work remotely two days per week, or as assigned by the team leader. The position is exempt and may involve some travel and in-person client meetings.

The role develops, revises, and presents financial plans using planning software; applies knowledge of tax, estate, and insurance planning; and builds mastery of Focus Partners Wealth’s investment philosophy and technology stack. The Associate Wealth Advisor collaborates with Wealth Advisors, the Portfolio Management team, other Associate Wealth Advisors, and broader advisory teams to support portfolios, client service, and firm priorities. The annualized base pay range is $90,000–$110,000. Actual base pay may vary based on factors such as experience, subject matter expertise, work location, and skills. Other compensation may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 through 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 risk tolerance over time as needed.
• Develop an understanding of trading fundamentals.
• Partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, and tax-loss harvesting.
• Master the technology stack, including the CRM system and custodian websites.
• Collaborate and share resources 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 provide a high level of client service.
• Complete client billing reviews and ensure compliance for the advisory team.
• Participate in advisory team business planning and support the firm’s strategic priorities.
• Meet with clients in person; some travel may be required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Annual cash bonus may be available as part of other rewards.

What This Job Offers

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