Associate Wealth Advisor
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 develops and presents financial plans, creates holistic investment strategies, works with Portfolio Management on portfolios and trade recommendations, and serves as a day-to-day contact for client needs. The position also contributes to advisory team planning and the firm’s strategic priorities. The role is exempt and offers a hybrid schedule: three days in the office per week and the option to work remotely two days per week, or as assigned by the team leader. Some travel may be required, and the ability to meet clients in person is required.
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 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 activities.
- Master the technology stack offered, 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
