Associate Wealth Advisor

Focus Financial Partners•Walnut Creek, CA

34d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join a planning-centric team that creates 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. It involves developing and implementing strategies related to retirement, risk management, tax, estate, and investment planning. The position follows a hybrid schedule: three days per week in the office, with the option to work remotely two days per week, or as assigned by the team leader. The role is exempt and may require some travel and in-person client meetings. The expected annualized base pay range is $90,000–$110,000. Actual pay may vary based on factors including experience, subject matter expertise, work location, and skills. Base pay is one component of total compensation; other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Focus Partners provides wealth, asset, and business management resources, research-backed investment strategies, custom-built portfolios, and personalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states. Focus Partners is part of Focus, a financial services firm offering wealth management, family office, and business management services.

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.
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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 a holistic investment strategy for each client and monitor risk tolerance over time as needed.
Develop an understanding of trading fundamentals and partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax-loss harvesting, and related work.
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 provide 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 actively support the firm’s strategic priorities.
Meet with clients in person; some travel may be required.