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Service Advisor - Shelton, CT
Join a Fast-Growing RIA Focused on White-Glove Client Service
Our client is an established and fast-growing independent RIA located in Shelton, Connecticut. The firm has built a strong reputation by delivering personalized financial planning, investment management, tax planning, and high-touch service to individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Service Advisor who wants to step into a meaningful client-facing role without being asked to spend their day cold prospecting. The focus of this position is working with existing clients, helping them feel cared for, supported, and confident in the planning work being done on their behalf.
The right person will work directly with the owner of the firm to develop financial plans, tax plans, and ongoing strategies for clients. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys planning, relationship management, and providing a white-glove client experience inside a growing advisory firm.
Why This Role Is Exciting
• Work directly with the owner of a growing RIA.
• Step into an existing client base with no cold-prospecting focus.
• Help develop financial plans, tax plans, and client strategies.
• Become a trusted advisor to clients who value personal attention and thoughtful guidance.
• Join a firm that is established, growing, and committed to delivering a high-quality client experience.
• Be part of a small, collaborative team where your work will be noticed and valued.
What You Will Do
• Serve as an ongoing advisor for existing client relationships.
• Work hand in hand with the firm owner to prepare financial plans and tax-planning strategies.
• Support client review meetings, planning conversations, and follow-up items.
• Help clients understand their retirement plans, investment portfolios, tax considerations, insurance needs, and overall financial picture.
• Deliver responsive, professional, white-glove service to every client.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and provide additional value.
• Help create capacity for the owner by taking ownership of client service, meeting preparation, and follow-through.
• Maintain strong client notes, follow-up activity, and internal communication.
What We Are Looking For
• Experience in wealth management, financial planning, client service, or advisory work.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, investments, retirement planning, and client relationship management.
• Tax-planning experience is a plus.
• CFP designation is preferred but not required.
• Series licensing or advisory registration experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset.
• Ability to build trust with clients and represent the firm professionally.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, growing RIA environment.
Ideal Fit
This role is ideal for an advisor who enjoys working with existing clients, solving problems, preparing thoughtful recommendations, and delivering a high level of service. Our client is looking for someone who wants to be part of a growing firm, work closely with leadership, and play an important role in the long-term success of client relationships.
If you are a planning-focused advisor who wants to work with existing clients and make a direct impact inside a growing RIA, this could be a great next step!