Sr Client Service Associate

Wealth Enhancement Group•Parsippany, NJ

4d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wealth Enhancement is seeking a Sr Client Service Associate for its Parsippany, New Jersey office. This on-site role is designed for an early-career financial professional who aims to develop into an advisor. The structured progression is Senior Client Service Associate → Client Service Manager → Associate Financial Advisor → Financial Advisor. The employee will begin by mastering the client experience and operational foundation of the practice, then gradually assume more planning responsibilities, client relationships, and advisory work. The role serves an established client base, with the opportunity to take on existing client relationships as responsibilities grow. Wealth Enhancement provides mentorship, training, and resources, including full sponsorship for CFP® certification, which the employee is expected to complete within approximately three years. Compensation is expected to grow with progression and performance; historically, growth has been up to 25% annually during the first three years. The position works in the office Monday through Friday. The starting base salary range is $60,000 to $70,000, with annual bonus eligibility. The disclosed salary grade for employees classified at the Career level is $51,450 to $84,000. Benefits and development opportunities may include training and professional development, medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, workers compensation, 401(k) with match and profit sharing, wellness resources, voluntary benefits including pet insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, and reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials subject to service requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong communication skills.
FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses and a New Jersey Life & Health Insurance license, or ability to obtain them within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of financial industry experience is strongly preferred.
Ambition, a client-focused approach, and eagerness to build a long-term advisory career.
Completion of CFP® certification, expected within approximately three years and fully sponsored by the company.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate completion of prospect and new-client paperwork.
Track and follow up on funds transfers.
Maintain CRM records and client files.
Research and resolve issues with the Broker/Dealer, operations teams, and vendors.
Record incoming assets in the appropriate blotter.
Engage with clients to understand their personal and financial needs.
Prepare account transactions, trades, deposits, withdrawals, and required minimum distributions (RMDs).
Complete follow-up items after client reviews.
Coordinate with clients’ tax or legal professionals when needed.
Conduct basic tax research, such as responding to 1099 inquiries.
Assist in streamlining advisor team operations.
Support operational projects and process improvements.
Communicate updates to the team.
Manage vendor relationships to service standards.
Demonstrate understanding of suitability guidelines and operational processes.
Build working knowledge of financial products and planning concepts.
Attend internal training, client service meetings, and educational events.
As responsibilities grow, take on more complex planning tasks, participate in client meetings, manage segments of client relationships, and develop advisory skills.
Progress toward serving as a lead Financial Advisor with an inherited client base.

Benefits

Training and professional development.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees and their families.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent, and transit expenses.
Employer-paid and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage and workers compensation.
401(k) with match and profit sharing.
Wellness programs and resources.
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
18 days of paid time off accrued annually, increasing to 25 days after four years of service.
12 paid holidays each year, including 10 predetermined holidays and two floating days.
Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave; caregiver leave is available after six months of tenure.
Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials after meeting service requirements.
Annual bonus eligibility.