Institutional Investment Advisor

Focus Financial Partners•Rochester, NY

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

LVW Advisors is an independent investment advisory firm serving ultra-high-net-worth families, business owners, endowments, foundations, nonprofits, and other sophisticated investors. The firm combines institutional-quality investment expertise with a highly personalized advisory approach to help clients navigate complex investment decisions, long-term wealth objectives, and evolving financial needs. LVW is seeking an exceptional UHNW & Institutional Investment Advisor to join its team in Rochester, New York (or in the East Coast area). This is a senior, outward-facing role that combines investment expertise, client advisory, relationship management, and business development. The successful candidate will build trusted relationships with sophisticated clients, deepen existing partnerships, cultivate new opportunities, and help translate LVW's investment expertise into meaningful client outcomes. This position is hybrid and offers an opportunity to take on broader leadership responsibilities as LVW continues to grow and develop its next generation of leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
5+ years of experience in investment management, institutional consulting, wealth management, investment advisory, or a related field
Demonstrated experience working with institutional investors, ultra-high-net-worth families, business owners, or other sophisticated investors
Strong understanding of investments, portfolio construction, asset allocation, and institutional investment strategies
Ability to communicate complex investment concepts effectively to sophisticated clients and decision-makers
Demonstrated relationship-development and business-development capabilities
Strong track record of building and cultivating professional relationships and creating new business opportunities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong executive presence and the ability to engage sophisticated stakeholders confidently and credibly
Strong emotional intelligence, sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism
Understanding of how institutional investment disciplines can be applied to sophisticated private wealth
Ability to collaborate effectively across investment, planning, client service, and leadership teams
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous professional development
Desire to contribute to the firm's long-term growth and develop into a broader leadership role

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional credentials such as the CFA, CFP, CAIA, or MBA are valued but are not substitutes for strong relationship, advisory, and business-development capabilities

Responsibilities

Develop and cultivate a pipeline of institutional and UHNW prospects through direct outreach, professional networks, centers of influence, board relationships, community involvement and firm-sponsored activities.
Proactively create meetings and opportunities rather than relying solely on inbound referrals.
Partner with senior advisors to advance prospect opportunities through cultivation, presentations, follow-up and successful conversion to client relationships.
Build relationships with key professional influencers while effectively communicating LVW's investment philosophy, capabilities and independent advisory approach.
Partner with marketing to convert the firm's brand, intellectual capital, events and community presence into business-development opportunities.
Build trusted relationships with institutional and UHNW clients, including families, business owners, investment committees, and key decision-makers.
Advise UHNW families and business owners on integrated investment, tax, estate, succession, liquidity, and wealth transfer strategies.
Serve as the primary advisor and coordinate with attorneys, CPAs, trustees, and other external professionals to deliver a cohesive wealth strategy.
Lead strategic discussions around portfolio strategy, asset allocation, governance, liquidity, spending, and long-term objectives.
Partner across internal investment, planning, reporting, and client service teams while maintaining ownership of senior client relationships.
Maintain a deep understanding of LVW's investment philosophy and broad expertise across institutional and UHNW investment strategies.
Participate actively in investment committee discussions and collaborate with the research team to ensure client advice reflects the firm's best thinking.
Maintain awareness of capital-market developments and their implications for client portfolios.
Continue professional development across institutional investing, UHNW wealth management, governance and related advisory issues.
Contribute to strategic initiatives and serve as a visible representative of the firm in the marketplace, community and broader leadership efforts.
Mentor colleagues and help strengthen the firm's collaborative, growth-oriented culture.
Demonstrate the judgment, initiative and leadership potential to assume broader responsibilities as the firm evolves.