What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Wealth Advisor position at Lead Advisor?
Lead Advisor is a wealth management recruiting and consulting firm. This role is for one of our client's in Scottsdale.
Mission
:To elevate every client interaction through exceptional preparation, follow-through, and responsiveness—freeing the Lead Advisor to focus on deep relationships and growth while building the skills, judgment, and capacity to become a trusted wealth advisor
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Result
- s:Advisor Time Is Meaningfully Leverag
- edClient Meetings Run Smoothly and Professional
- lyAdvisor Capability Is Being Bui
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Key Ski
- llsFinancial Planning Fundament
- alsAbility to understand and apply core planning concepts (retirement, cash flow, insurance, education, estate basics) to support client recommendatio
- ns.Investment Analysis & Portfolio Supp
- ortAbility to analyze portfolios, understand asset allocation, performance reports, and investment strategy (including DFA-style evidence-based investin
- g).Tax Planning & Tax-Aware Analy
- sisAbility to prepare and interpret tax projections, identify planning opportunities, and coordinate effectively with the internal tax te
- am.Client Meeting Preparation & Agenda Des
- ignSkill in translating complex client data into clear, organized meeting agendas and materials that support effective conversatio
- ns.Post-Meeting Execution & Follow-Through Managem
- entAbility to track, manage, and complete action items accurately and on time without reminde
- rs.Attention to Detail & Quality Cont
- rolConsistent accuracy in numbers, documents, and recommendations; ability to catch errors before they reach clien
- ts.Clear Written Communicat
- ionAbility to summarize meetings, action steps, and planning concepts concisely and professionally for internal and client-facing u
- se.Advisor Support & Anticipat
- ionSkill in anticipating the Lead Advisor’s needs, proactively preparing materials, and identifying gaps before being ask
- ed.CRM & Client Data Managem
- entProficiency in maintaining accurate, up-to-date client information, tasks, and notes within the firm’s CRM and planning syste
- ms.Financial Planning Software Proficie
- ncyAbility to work effectively within financial planning tools used by the firm (e.g., MoneyGuide Pro, Asset Map, Advyzon) or equivale
- nt.Investment & Custodial Platform Navigat
- ionAbility to navigate custodial and portfolio systems (e.g., Schwab Advisor Center, Advyzon) or equivalent to support analysis and reporti
- ng.AI Proficiency for Advisor Lever
- ageAbility to use AI tools responsibly and effectively to improve meeting preparation, summarization, analysis, documentation, and process efficiency while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professional judgme
nt.Key Responsibilit
- iesClient Meeting Preparation Owners
- hipOwn the end-to-end preparation of all client meeting materials, including agendas, planning updates, investment and tax analyses, ensuring meetings are fully prepared in advan
- ce.Post-Meeting Follow-Through Execut
- ionOwn all post-meeting documentation, action items, coordination, and follow-up to ensure timely, accurate completion without requiring reminde
- rs.Advisor Leverage & Supp
- ortProactively anticipate the Lead Advisor’s needs, remove prep and execution burden, and ensure the Lead Advisor can focus on high-value client conversations and firm grow
- th.High-Touch Client Support Between Meeti
- ngsRespond to client needs, requests, and questions between meetings through research, consultation with internal team members, and independent judgment, delivering timely, thoughtful, high-touch service that wows clients while leveraging the Lead Advisor’s ti
- me.Cross-Team Coordinat
- ionCoordinate effectively with operations, tax, and other team members to ensure seamless execution of client strategies and commitmen
- ts.Process Improvement & Efficie
- ncyContinuously identify, suggest, and help implement improvements to meeting preparation, follow-through, and advisor-support processes to increase efficiency without sacrificing quali
ty.
Location: 2-3x a week in Scottsdale of
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Salary : $70,000 - $85,000