Sax Wealth Advisors, LLC is an independent registered investment advisor offering strategic long-term financial and estate planning built on trust, integrity, and meaningful client relationships. With over $2 billion in collective assets, Sax Wealth Advisors is able to maintain a boutique-style firm feel, while having a larger overall focus on client’s financial goals. As a wholly owned subsidiary of SAX LLP, an accounting, tax and advisory firm, Sax Wealth Advisors provides a wide range of solutions to help prepare for your future and enhance your financial position at every stage of life. Sax Wealth Advisors is registered with the Securities Exchange Commission and complies with the highest fiduciary standards. We are Fee-Only advisors focused solely on your priorities and goals, and never on selling proprietary investment products.

We are actively seeking a full-time Associate Wealth Advisor to join our growing firm in Parsippany, NJ office. You will work hybrid schedule; 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.

Summary:

The Associate Wealth Advisor (AWA) assists each advisor with the operational needs of his or her clients, helps to manage client relationships, and actively participates in the advanced planning process. The AWA develops and maintains a good working relationship with clients and advisors. This is accomplished through ongoing communication, excellent client service and outstanding operational support. In addition, this individual will work to assist with updating/inputting client financial data into various analysis tools, following up with clients on financial planning action items, and facilitating account paperwork and portfolio rebalancing activities with the appropriate admin and trading teams internally. The AWA often becomes an intermediate line of communication between advisors and their clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develops a mastery of SAX WA investment philosophy and evidence-based investing.
• Creates a personalized Investment Policy Statement and holistic strategy for each client.
• Facilitates the consulting process through the preparation and follow-up of each step of the client experience and active participation in client meetings.
• Monitors the clients’ asset allocation, rebalancing of portfolios, trade recommendations by working with our internal trading team.
• Tax loss harvesting recommendations. 
• Diligent recording of client communication and use of CRM software
• Wealth analysis input (including client/scenario-based simulations)
• Serves day-to-day client needs and collaborates with team members to ensure the highest level of service.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides on-demand and scheduled reports to advisors and clients, as requested.
• Participates in and contributes to team meetings, as assigned.
• Review quarterly reports for accuracy. 
• Tracks and completes any special projects throughout the year, including advisor notifications and year-end RMDs.
• Manages client onboarding process and facilitates new account paperwork with admin team.
• Develops an area of expertise on a firm process and/or advanced planning topic to add value to the firm.
• Engages in business development efforts and supports firm’s strategic priorities.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably finance/financial planning concentration or accounting)
• 2 years of equivalent work experience in the financial services industry is required.
• Series 65 or 66 required
• CFP designation or exam ready (course work completed)
• Knowledge of personal and small business taxes is preferred.

Specialized Skills

• Familiarity with Financial and Tax Planning
• Working knowledge of Windows Operating systems & Microsoft Office
• Experience with tools used on daily basis – CRM, Custodians, Financial Planning Software, and other Portfolio Management tools is a plus.

Other Qualifications:

• Attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others and communicate with various personality types and levels of expertise.
• Ability to multi-task and quickly switch priorities when necessary to manage deadlines.
• Must be organized and efficient in a demanding work environment.
• High personal standards and sound judgement
• Ability to think critically and to process complex financial scenarios.
• Open and receptive to feedback and coaching

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Health and Wellness Initiatives and Incentives
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for Advanced Degrees
• 401K Plans with Sax Matching Contribution
• Summer Fridays
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Firm-Sponsored Events and much more!

 To learn more about SAX Wealth Advisors, visit our website at http://www.saxwa.com. 

Sax Wealth Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.