Associate Wealth Advisor

Waverly Advisors, LLC•Lafayette, IN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Waverly Advisors is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor for their Lafayette, IN office. This role is crucial for supporting high-net-worth clients by working closely with experienced Wealth Advisors. The Associate Wealth Advisor will assist with client operational needs, manage client relationships, and participate in advanced planning. Key aspects of the role include ongoing communication, excellent client service, and outstanding operational support. This position is designed for individuals looking to develop client advisory skills under mentorship. A successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Essential attributes include organizational skills, resilience, flexibility, promptness, and the ability to anticipate client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
At least one of the following designations: CFA®, CFP®, or CPA.
Two to five years’ experience in the financial services industry, preferably at an RIA.
Adeptness with financial planning software such as eMoney, Right Capital, or Money Guide Pro.
Proficiency in a CRM such as Salesforce.
Experience working with financial custodians such as Schwab, TradePMR, or Fidelity.
Detail-oriented self-starter with problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.
Effective speaking and presentation skills.
Excellent writing proficiency.
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
Coachable with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Learning and development mindset and drive for continuous improvement.
Personal commitment to continuing education for professional development and growth.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

EMoney experience, strongly preferred.
Schwab preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitates the client consulting process through the preparation and follow-up of each step of the client experience and active participation in client meetings.
Supports Wealth Advisors in business development while driving their own efforts to generate organic growth.
Executes client requests, updates client information, and follows up on open items for advisors and clients.
Builds a strong wealth management acumen with an understanding of Waverly’s investment philosophy and ongoing general market outlook, portfolio construction and management, goals-based financial planning, alongside estate, tax and philanthropic planning considerations.
Prepares client meeting materials and attends client and/or prospect meetings.
Collaborates with financial planners and wealth advisors to develop financial plans that assist clients to understand their financial picture and develop strategies to achieve their goals.
Monitors clients’ asset allocations, rebalancing of portfolios, and trade recommendations by working with Wealth Advisors and our internal trading team.
Manages completion of deliverables from start to finish with Client Service Associates and/or various internal and external parties as needed.
Provides diligent documentation of client communication and utilizes CRM software.
Serves day-to-day client needs and collaborates with team members to ensure the highest level of service.
Provides on-demand and scheduled reports to advisors and clients, as requested.
Participates in and contributes to team meetings, as assigned.
Reviews quarterly reports for accuracy.
Tracks and completes any special projects throughout the year as needed.
Manages client onboarding processes and facilitates new account paperwork with the client service team.
Utilizes various custodial platforms such as Schwab, Fidelity and Pershing to help maintain client accounts as needed.