Associate Wealth Advisor (Fort Collins, CO)

Mercer Advisors•Fort Collins, CO

6d•$97,750 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Wealth Advisor works in a client-focused, team-centered environment under the direction of one of the firm’s Managing Directors and local office Wealth Management leadership to support the team’s region-wide business development and client service efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related); Master’s degree a plus
Five to fifteen years of job-related experience
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation; additional certifications Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Investment Consultant (CIC) would be considered
Strong knowledge of and the ability to present investment, finance, insurance, and tax planning concepts
Has achieved core knowledge of job skills; may spend 50% or more time on Financial Planning
Excellent Client Focus and client-oriented position, but sales aptitude and experience is also highly desired
Continually seeks to enhance job knowledge, learn quickly and efficiently
Must be a humble, entrepreneurial, hardworking team player with a positive “can do” attitude
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Salesforce and financial planning software preferred
Technical and analytical training and experience in financial planning
Demonstrated flexibility, versatility, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a team environment
Ability to work without close supervision managing and prioritizing deliverables
Must be highly flexible and confidential with all matters
Ability to travel up to 50% as required for local and national client meetings; plus, to national educational trainings and seminars as needed for role

Responsibilities

Functioning as the primary trusted advisor to the firm's high net worth clients
Ensuring retention of the firm’s clients as well as generating referrals
Supporting the team's Regional Vice Presidents and Managing Directors as a subject matter expert (SME) in the areas of investments, tax, pension, estate, insurance, and general financial planning
Analyzing, drafting, editing, delivering, and presenting financial planning modules to clients
Managing client communications and follow-up with clients’ other advisors
Ensuring adherence to company standards of client care, meetings, referrals and retention
Attending company workshops or lectures and speak to groups of potential clients when called upon
Implementing company policies and procedures
Other duties as needed

Benefits

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
Kaiser Medical plans available in California
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
Two comprehensive Dental Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
Employee Assistance Plan
Family Medical Leave
Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
Pet Insurance