Financial Advisor

Vanguard•Malvern, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Advisor builds trusted relationships with clients, learns about their financial goals and circumstances, and provides tailored advice, investment strategies, and portfolio guidance. The role educates clients about Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles, and helps them make informed decisions and stay focused on their long-term goals. The advisor partners with sales representatives and internal teams to transition and onboard clients into advice services, delivering personalized and timely support through virtual interactions and digital capabilities. The position also maintains accurate client records, follows Vanguard policies and regulatory and compliance requirements, and applies knowledge of financial planning, capital markets, investment products, and industry developments. The advisor works collaboratively while continuing to develop financial planning and advisory expertise. Vanguard uses a hybrid working model for the majority of its crew members to support flexibility, in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in advisory or paraplanner roles.
SIE and Series 65 or 66 licenses required prior to start.
The role requires SIE, Series 7, and 66 regulatory licenses and/or registrations; specific requirements are determined by Compliance based on role responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree; equivalent combination of training and experience is also accepted.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification is preferred, with a commitment to pursue the designation.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted client relationships by understanding clients’ financial goals, needs, priorities, risk tolerance, and individual circumstances.
Provide tailored financial advice and guidance and develop investment strategies that support clients’ goals and long-term financial success.
Deliver financial advice and portfolio guidance while educating clients about relevant Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles.
Serve as a trusted advisor and behavioral coach, helping clients navigate financial decisions, stay focused on their goals, and take meaningful action.
Partner with sales representatives and internal teams to transition and onboard clients into advice services.
Deliver a high-quality client experience through personalized interactions, proactive engagement, digital capabilities, and timely follow-through.
Maintain accurate client records and comply with Vanguard policies, investment methodologies, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
Use technology to support virtual client interactions, financial planning discussions, and daily responsibilities.
Build and maintain knowledge of financial planning, capital markets, investment products, and industry developments.
Collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and continue developing financial planning and advisory expertise.