What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Financial Advisor position at Columbia Associates Wealth Management Group?
About Our Firm & The Opportunity
Columbia Associates Wealth Management is an established Pacific Northwest wealth management firm. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with regional offices in Vancouver, Washington and Bend, Oregon, we deliver high-touch, holistic financial planning to our clients.
This is a full-time, in-office position at our Portland headquarters, where you will collaborate directly with industry leaders and leverage over 120 years of collective experience in a highly supportive environment.
We are seeking an Associate Financial Advisor who wants the security of a salaried position today, paired with a structured mentorship program covering all practice responsibilities. You will be mentored directly by our veteran principals to seamlessly transition into a principal advisory role.
💼 Key Responsibilities
- Client Relationship Management: Partner with senior advisors to manage, service, and deepen existing relationships across our client base.
- Financial Plan Development: Construct holistic financial plans encompassing retirement, tax, estate, and risk management strategies.
- Portfolio Review & Implementation: Monitor asset allocations, execute trades, and present investment and insurance solutions tailored to client needs.
- Collaboration & Growth: Actively engage in daily in-office collaboration, leveraging collective team wisdom to solve complex client cases.
- Practice Transition Preparation: Absorb operational, regulatory, and relationship responsibilities.
✅ Required Qualifications
- Compliance & Ethics: Must possess a clean compliance record (FINRA/SEC/Form U4) and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics and fiduciary duty.
- Teamwork: A proven, deep commitment to a collaborative team environment, where ego is set aside to serve the best interests of the clients and the firm.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience within financial services or wealth management.
- Securities & Investment Advisory Licensing: Must hold an active Series 65 license (or Series 66). Insurance Licensing: Must hold an active Life & Health Insurance license.
💡 Preferred & Bonus Qualifications
- Professional Designations: Advanced industry credentials (e.g., CFP, ChFC) are highly preferred.
📊 Compensation & Benefits
- Total Compensation Growth: Your total compensation package will scale upward directly alongside your growing experience, expanded industry knowledge, and qualifications.
- Production Bonus: Earn additional revenue driven directly by account performance and new asset goals.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Features a 3% company match, eligible to enroll in after 1 year of employment.