Associate Wealth Management Advisor

Waypoint Wealth Management exists to strengthen individuals, families, businesses, and communities through a comprehensive, client-centered approach to financial planning that allows those we work with to live with freedom, passion, and purpose.

Are you passionate about helping individuals, families and businesses achieve their financial goals? We are seeking a driven and client-focused Associate Wealth Management Advisor to join our team. As an integral part of our wealth management firm, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced advisor and provide tailored solutions to our diverse client base. This role offers the unique opportunity to start as a “Second Chair” to our Senior Wealth Management Advisor, with the trajectory of becoming a Lead Wealth Management Advisor. Further details regarding this progression and a timeline will be shared during the interview process. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, possess strong analytical skills, and are committed to delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you.

Job Duties:

Support

· Handle meeting case notes, processing correspondence, maintaining client case files and filing performance reports, account forms and other advisory paperwork

· Attend client meetings with the Senior Wealth Management Advisor

· Monitoring industry trends and research

· Ensuring compliance requirements are implemented and followed

Proposal and Case Preparation

· Prospecting on behalf of the employing WMA for new advisory clients

· Gathering information for WMA meetings with client/prospect

· Preparing advisory annual review information

· Preparing and modifying financial plans and investment/advisory proposals

· Preparing investment policy statement, needs-based analysis or financial plan

· Recommending fund portfolio options under supervision

Processing Accounts

· Preparing and processing all paperwork needed for investment/advisory accounts

· Monitoring, processing and following up on asset transfers and on initial and subsequent funding of advisory accounts

· Implementing initial and subsequent asset allocation trades

· Identifying need for switch letter and mailing appropriate forms to clients

· Discussing potential rollover opportunities from other retirement plans for variable and mutual funds

· Processing proposal amendments, monitoring alerts and annual reviews in Envestnet

· Executing buy or sell orders and rebalancing orders and maintaining asset allocation

· Following up on trade rejects and resolving all trade-related issues

· Monitoring holdings for program eligibility and administering advisory accounts

Advisory Client Meetings- Second Chair

· Meeting with advisory clients for fact finding and conducting existing advisory client reviews

· Completing risk tolerance (personal profile) questionnaire with client

· Participating in client meetings for financial or investment plan development or presentation

Client Service

· Corresponding with clients to handle advisory related service issues

· Contacting clients on behalf of the WMA for developing advisory plan and providing technical explanations of investment plan

· Explaining advisory products or advisory performance to existing clients

· Providing services and administering advisory products

· Accepting redemptions/withdrawal requests from clients and communicating instructions to service team

· Discussing tax consequences, costs and advisory fees

· Maintaining daily tickler system for account follow-ups and service requirements

· Running performance reports in investment software

Firm Responsibilities

· Understand and support the firm’s vision, mission, and values

· Participate in the completion of strategic initiatives and projects

· Engaging in teambuilding and integrating into the culture of the firm

· Understanding and following all compliance rules

· Maintaining confidentiality for all clients

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required – Finance preferred

· Series 7 (required within 180 days)

· Montana Life and Health license (required within 90 days)

· Completion of home office Signature advisory training

· Five years in securities industry with experience in advisory preferred

· Trading experience, ability to process personal securities transactions preferred

· Familiarity with Microsoft applications and data entry and information retrieval software

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Strong critical thinking, financial analysis and problem-solving skills required

· Ability to manage multiple diverse projects and assignments in a timely and quality manner

· Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy

· Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients

· Ability to look beyond the obvious and not stop at the first answers

· Willingness to learn

· Ability to embrace change and work in a fast-paced environment

· Able to work both independently and in a team

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bozeman, MT 59715: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person