Financial Planning Advisor - Seattle, WA
About The Position
The Financial Planning Advisor partners with an Executive Wealth Management Advisor and a team to identify clients’ financial goals, analyze their financial circumstances, and develop recommendations to help them work toward defined financial objectives. The advisor uses available resources and solutions and contributes to growing the team’s collective book of business through client referrals. The role manages relationships with high-net-worth and complex clients across products and services, develops and implements plans suited to client needs, and tailors investment strategies to account for objectives, constraints, regulatory issues, liquidity needs, and tax implications. The advisor reviews clients’ financial information, conducts investment research, keeps informed about security markets, and provides current financial guidance. Working collaboratively, the advisor develops business through appropriate products, services, and referrals, maintains a book of business, and works to meet or exceed annual sales targets. The role also builds relationships with clients before and after retirement and consults more senior Wealth Management Advisors on difficult or complex issues.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, or a related advisory role.
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 66, or Series 63 and Series 65; required licenses must be obtained within 120 days of the start date.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with high-net-worth clients.
- Working knowledge of investment products, financial planning principles, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, or a related advisory role.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
- CFP, CFA, CIMA, or another relevant professional designation, or active pursuit of one.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow individual relationships with high-net-worth and complex clients across products and services, building the book of business and strengthening, growing, and retaining client assets.
- Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans that take client challenges into consideration.
- Tailor investment strategies and financial plans to client objectives and constraints, including regulatory issues, liquidity needs, and tax implications.
- Review client information, including financial statements, investment risk profiles, and cash availability.
- Identify value-added products and services for clients and develop additional business through referrals in a team environment.
- Conduct investment research and stay informed about security-market developments to provide up-to-date financial guidance.
- Maintain a book of business and work toward meeting or exceeding annual sales targets with the team.
- Build and solidify client relationships before and after retirement, aiming to become the first call for clients’ financial planning needs.
- Seek advice and guidance from more senior Wealth Management Advisors on difficult or complex issues.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package.
- Superior retirement program.
- Health, wellness, and work-life offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
