Wealth Management Associate Advisor

Porte Brown • Elk Grove Village, IL

19h

About The Position

The Associate Advisor is a client-facing advisory role within our wealth management team. The position works closely with senior advisors to support the delivery of comprehensive financial planning and a high-quality client experience. This role is intended for a professional looking to expand their involvement in financial analysis, client relationships, and advice implementation while continuing to develop as a trusted advisor.

Requirements

• Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses required.
• 2+ years of experience in wealth management, advisory support, financial planning, or client-facing financial services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail, sound judgement and effective time management.
• Working knowledge of Redtail, Nitrogen, MoneyguidePro.
• Ability to obtain Illinois Life and Health insurance licenses within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• CFP® designation preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for client meetings by gathering and organizing data, updating planning software, building meeting materials, and documenting action items and follow-up tasks.
• Respond to client inquiries and collaborate with operations, compliance, and internal specialists to ensure accurate and timely execution.
• Partner with senior advisors to develop and deliver comprehensive financial planning strategies tailored to client goals and long-term objectives.
• Analyze client financial situations, including retirement readiness, tax-efficient strategies, investment allocation, estate considerations, and risk management needs.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to relationship management through proactive planning discussions and strategic guidance.
• Collaborate with advisory team members to enhance the client experience, improve planning processes, and support firm growth initiatives.
• Conduct investment and market research to support portfolio construction, asset allocation decisions, and ongoing planning recommendations.
• Over time, this role will take on increased responsibility for managing client relationships, serving as a key point of contact for many of the firm’s emerging and smaller client households while continuing to collaborate with the broader advisory team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level