VP Wealth Advisor

About Calamos

Calamos is a diversified, global asset and wealth management firm offering a wide range of innovative investment strategies. As one of the top liquid alternative asset managers in the world, Calamos maintains dedicated investment teams across all asset classes, with global research capabilities and access to specialized private and public markets. Calamos offers investment strategies and personal wealth management solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area (with offices in both Naperville and Fulton Market in Chicago), the firm also maintains offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland, and the Miami area.

Summary of the Role

The VP, Wealth Advisor (“WA”) serves as the primary point of contact for Calamos Wealth Management (“CWM) clients and acts as a liaison between each client and the Portfolio Management team and the Advanced Wealth Planning & Strategies team. The VP WA coordinates the delivery of all Wealth Management services and strives to build long-term, trusting, and professional relationships with clients and their advisors. The VP WA will focus on building existing client relationships as well as looking for new client opportunities and delivering on the full suite of investments and planning services offered by CWM.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides superior communication and service to clients, ensuring a continual interaction that promotes trust and client retention.
• Cultivates, manages, and builds long-term, trusting, and professional relationships with Wealth Management clients, serving as their primary point of contact.
• Contributes positively to the Wealth Management assets under management through client retention and accumulation of additional assets from existing clients.
• Evaluates, discusses, and documents each client’s investment objectives, goals, expectations, and risk tolerance.
• Develops and monitors asset allocation, financial strategies and investment policies that meet client objectives.
• Proactively communicates Calamos’ market outlook and expectations for our strategies.
• Prepares and presents investment recommendations via phone or in person.
• Skillfully communicates the firm’s investment philosophy and process to potential investors and existing clients.
• Approximately 25% of time will be spent on travel to visit clients and prospects.
• Develops and maintains referral opportunities by serving as a resource to client’s other advisors such as attorneys and CPAs.
• Reports activities, opportunities, and accomplishments on a regular basis within the CRM system.
• Attends seminars and client functions to promote the firm’s capabilities.
• Develops innovative ideas for proactive business development in the high-net-worth category.
• Participates in industry groups and non-profit events to expand networking opportunities and increase firm visibility.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in business or other related discipline. MBA preferred.
• Series 65 license required. CFP or other related certification preferred.
• 10 years investment industry experience with a focus in the high-net-worth marketplace.
• Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills and excellent client service aptitude and attitude. Including excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Must have comprehensive industry and product knowledge.
• Must have ability to counsel/advise sophisticated investors in all areas of high-net-worth services.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment with the ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• PC Skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CRM and client account database applications.
• Open location to Chicago or NY office.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation for this role takes into account various factors, including work location, individual skill set, relevant experience, and other business needs. The estimated base salary range for this position is $125,000- $160,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and this position may be eligible for quarterly discretionary bonus payments. 

Please note that this is the current estimate of the base salary range intended for this role at the time of posting. The base salary range may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

Calamos offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability), as well as retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing), paid time off, paid parental leave, and other wellness benefits.

Salary : $125,000 - $160,000