Wealth Advisor (Newport Beach, CA)

Mercer Advisors•Newport Beach, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wealth Advisor, Guided Investing, focuses on deepening relationships with an established client base and organically growing the practice through referrals. The role uses Mercer Advisors’ in-house specialists to help clients achieve their financial goals. Advisors focus on clients rather than sales, using advanced financial-planning and investment knowledge and relationship skills to understand client needs and recommend appropriate solutions. They are supported by a technology platform and specialists in portfolio management, financial planning, tax, and estate planning. This position partners with clients to identify goals, assess their financial circumstances, and develop recommendations. It also involves explaining complex financial solutions, retaining clients through lasting relationships, leveraging Mercer’s tax, estate-planning, insurance, and other services, and meeting fiduciary, compliance, regulatory, and client-care obligations. The role is based in a professional office or a dedicated home-office workspace free of interruptions. Basic technology will be provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional early or late hours to meet business needs. Travel of up to 20% may be required for client meetings and company training. The role involves routinely sitting and standing; lifting over 10 pounds is not required. Annualized total expected cash compensation, including base salary and annual bonus, is $85,000–$110,000. Additional cash bonuses and other incentive compensation may be available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; a degree in business, economics, accounting, or finance is preferred.
At least 3 years of job-related experience, such as experience as an Independent Advisor, Registered Representative, Securities Portfolio Manager, Financial Planner, or Certified Public Accountant.
Series 65 required unless an applicable designation qualifies for an exemption in the relevant state(s).
Advanced knowledge of the financial-services industry, financial products, and financial-planning concepts.
Superior communication skills and the 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.
Ability to collaborate and willingness to help others.
Entrepreneurial spirit, growth mindset, and a positive attitude that contributes to a positive work environment.
Core understanding of Mercer’s investments and ISG, including the ability to perform asset allocation and analysis for portfolio reviews.
Comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements.
Ability to travel up to 20% as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Sales aptitude and experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with clients to identify financial goals, analyze their financial circumstances, and develop recommendations toward defined financial objectives.
Communicate complex financial solutions to clients using interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Build meaningful, long-lasting client relationships and implement financial solutions to support client retention.
Use Mercer’s tax, estate-planning, insurance, and other services to provide comprehensive solutions.
Follow compliance and regulatory policies and company standards of client care.
Act as a fiduciary, putting client interests and outcomes first.
Perform asset allocation and analysis for portfolio reviews.
Travel as needed, up to 20%, for client meetings, company training, and related purposes.

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.
Dental insurance.
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.
Paid parental leave (8 weeks).
Maternity benefits, including company-paid short-term disability and parental leave.
Adoption assistance reimbursement program.
Company-paid concierge services.
401(k) plan with Traditional and Roth options, per-pay-period matching, and an after-tax option.
Pet insurance.
Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals at preferred employee pricing.