Senior Wealth Advisor (Orange County)
About The Position
The Senior Wealth Advisor deepens relationships with an established base of high-net-worth clients and grows their practice organically through referrals. The advisor partners with clients to understand their financial goals, assess their financial situation, and recommend solutions, drawing on Mercer Advisors’ in-house specialists in investment management, financial planning, tax, estate planning, insurance, and other areas. Advisors focus on clients rather than sales prospecting and are supported by a sophisticated technology platform. The role requires fiduciary conduct, adherence to regulatory and company standards, and the ability to communicate complex financial recommendations effectively. This position follows a hybrid schedule, combining remote and office work in a professional office environment. Business hours are Monday through Friday, and travel of up to 20% may be required for client meetings and company training.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; a degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Finance is preferred.
- 15 or more years of job-related experience.
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation required, or an acceptable alternative designation: ChFC, PFS, CFA, or CIC.
- Series 65 required unless an applicable state exemption applies based on one of the listed designations.
- Advanced knowledge of the financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts.
- Superior communication skills and ability to present investment, finance, and tax-planning solutions to clients.
- Advanced knowledge of the economic landscape and a general understanding of its impact on the firm and clients.
- Experience using financial planning software.
- Strong collaboration skills and willingness to help others.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, growth mindset, and a positive attitude that contributes to a positive work environment.
- Strong understanding of the firm’s investments and ISG, including ability to perform asset allocation and analysis for portfolio reviews.
- Comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements.
- Ability to travel up to 20% for client meetings, company training, and other needs.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Sales aptitude and experience.
Responsibilities
- Partner with affluent clients to identify financial goals, analyze their financial situation, and develop recommendations to help them pursue defined financial objectives.
- Communicate complex financial solutions using strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Build and maintain meaningful, long-lasting client relationships to support client retention, and develop and implement appropriate financial solutions.
- Leverage Mercer’s solutions, including tax, estate planning, and insurance, to provide comprehensive services to clients.
- Ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory policies and company standards of client care.
- Act as a fiduciary by putting client interests and outcomes first.
- Grow the practice organically through referrals.
Benefits
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Supplemental life and AD&D, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Medical plan options, including Cigna plans and Kaiser plans in California.
- Health Savings Account with company contributions for employees enrolled in an eligible High Deductible Health Plan.
- Two comprehensive dental plans.
- Vision insurance.
- Dependent Care Savings Account.
- 14 company-paid holidays, including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
- Paid time off for vacation and sick days.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Family medical leave.
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
- Maternity benefits, including company-paid short-term disability, supplemental short-term disability where applicable, and paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance reimbursement program.
- Company-paid concierge services for caregiving needs and other life challenges.
- 401(k) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options, per-pay-period match, and an after-tax option.
- Pet insurance.
- Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals at preferred employee pricing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
