Associate Wealth Advisor

Focus Partners Wealth•West Hartford, CT

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join a planning-centric team that develops 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, supports investment strategy and portfolio implementation, and serves as a day-to-day contact for client needs. The role may lead selected client relationships and planning recommendations, participate in team business planning and business development, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm. The position requires the ability to meet with clients in person, and some travel may be required. This is an exempt position with a hybrid schedule: three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely two days per week, or as assigned by the team leader. The expected annualized base salary range is $75,000–$85,000. Actual pay may vary based on experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location, and skills. Compensation may also include an annual cash bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a 401(k).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Series 65 license 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.

Nice To Haves

Tax preparation experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and present financial plans using planning software.
Create and deliver tax, estate, and insurance planning.
Identify advanced planning opportunities and develop internal best practices.
Develop mastery of Focus Partners Wealth’s investment philosophy.
Create holistic investment strategies for clients and monitor their risk tolerance over time as needed.
Develop an understanding of trading fundamentals and partner with the Portfolio Management team on portfolio approvals and execution, 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.
Record client communications and information diligently 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.
Support business development in a team environment.
Lead a select number of client relationships.
Lead development of financial planning recommendations for clients.
Meet with clients in person; some travel may be required.