Associate Advisor

Position Overview: The Associate Advisor works directly with Senior Advisors to assist with the wealth management and financial planning needs of clients. This position is responsible for providing support to Advisors including data gathering, case design, scenario building, financial plan development and financial plan implementation. The Associate Advisor is an integral part of our team serving as the true connection between our clients, support team, and advisors. The Associate Advisor provides technical financial planning and investment management work, typically under the management of a Lead/Senior Advisor.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze and evaluate information to solve client issues responsibly
• Provide support for the financial planning needs of clients including:
• Conduct research as needed and work with client’s other advisors (attorneys, CPAs, etc.) to obtain all necessary data for financial planning analyses
• Prepare all retirement forecasts, cash flow analyses, education forecasts, insurance analyses, estate flows
• Identify areas of opportunity for clients based on financial planning analyses
• Create drafts of financial plans
• Prepare materials for client meetings; work with other team members to ensure client meetings are prepared for thoroughly and accurately
• Attend client meetings and take notes as requested; manage/delegate/complete all meeting follow-up items
• Communicate with clients to understand and address goals; liaise with client’s attorneys and accountants as needed
• Assist wealth advisors with any issues surrounding client reporting and performance
• Ensure accurate processing of client data in software systems utilizing; Salesforce, eMoney, and Orion
• Perform special request analyses for clients (e.g., mortgage analysis, Social Security analysis)
• Assist with new client onboarding
• Maintain accurate notes and records regarding client matters in the CRM
• Keep team members adequately informed on all active and pending client matters
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards in decision-making processes
• Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, accounting, finance, economics or related field of study
• Minimum of 3 years of work-related experience in the financial services industry
• Series 65 licensed or within 6 months of employment
• Has CFP® or is in pursuit of the designation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; to include intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Experience using a financial planning software system (eMoney), a CRM system (Salesforce), a portfolio management reporting system (Orion) and document management software is preferred

Other Skills, Experience & Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and listening)
• Knowledge of Investment Advisory Regulations
• Demonstrates personal integrity, honesty and can deal with confidential information daily
• Ability to deal with stress in an ever-changing investment market and financial services industry
• Excellent time management and strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and anticipate potential problems
• Reliable, follows through on commitments, does not shrink from new challenges
• Possesses a passion to help new and existing clients
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to manage and prioritize tasks
• Demonstrates a commitment to accuracy by delivering high quality work
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with others
• Flexible team player who is highly adaptable to change and open to new ideas
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in an entrepreneurial, small company environment
• Uphold firm’s purpose, vision and values

This is not a sales position.

Competitive compensation, between $60,000 and $75,000 based on experience, plus 15% bonus potential.

Benefits include:

• Retirement plan (401k and Roth 401k) with employer contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and DI insurance
• HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education opportunities and career advancement
• Sponsorship towards advanced designations

This is an in-office position with limited remote work opportunities and only available once fully trained.

To be employed within the financial services industry, candidate must pass a thorough background check. This includes DMV, credit and criminal.

We are working directly with a recruiter, so please do not contact our office.

Please submit cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format.

Instructions for applying for this position:
Resumes will not be accepted without a cover letter that states why you would be a good fit for this position and the compensation range you wish to discuss. Also in your cover letter, please describe your three most defining characteristics or attributes. This exercise is meant to show us your writing skills and ability to follow directions as well as to help us get to know you. Please follow these instructions to ensure your resume will be reviewed. We look forward to your submission!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000