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Lead Financial Advisor

One Degree Advisors
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026

One Degree Advisors is growing and looking for a Lead Financial Advisor who loves working with clients, building trusted relationships, and working as part of a collaborative advisory team.


The main responsibility of this position is to lead client relationships.


Full details, requirements, and how to apply:

👉 onedegreeadvisors.com/careers


Essential Functions:

Wealth Advising

  • Conduct client meetings, including ongoing strategy meetings and new client onboarding
  • Oversee Financial Plan development, updates and presentation
  • Conduct Investment Advisory discussions with clients
  • Hold client discussions focused on personal and family objectives and vision
  • Serve as primary advisory contact for client correspondence.
  • Coordinate research, meeting preps & follow-up, and plan development with Advisory team
  • Lead planning projects for clients relating to tax, estate, insurance, and employee benefits
  • Contribute to the development of associate advisors
  • Stay updated and educated on relevant technology resources
  • Investment portfolio construction
  • Basic investment trading


Firm Responsibilities

  • Marketing
  • Community Development
  • Networking
  • Contributing to educational content
  • New Business Development
  • Practice Management
  • Adhere to operational processes/procedures
  • Document notes and tasks within operational procedure
  • Cross train staff as needed
  • Client servicing and communication (where advisor is required)
  • Support and adhere to compliance practices
  • Assist with firm projects
  • Work toward firm goals and metrics
  • Strive to practice One Degree’s Core Values: Fun, Respect, Alpha, Balance, Give


Qualifications:

Education/Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree 
  • Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation (CFA® or CPA also considered)
  • Certified Kingdom Advisor designation (attained or willing to attain)
  • Kingdom Advisors study group participation
  • Future professional development, including continuing education and/or designations


Experience

  • 5 years as Financial Planner/Investment Advisor or relevant experience


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  • Ability to work in a team environment with a client-centric focus
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to multi-task
  • Ability to establish appropriate timelines and manage multiple deadlines
  • Well-developed professional, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge and proficiency of PC applications, including MS Office
  • Specific or similar experience with FinTech applications: Redtail, Schwab Advisor Center, Orion, eMoney, Income Lab, Holistiplan


Compensation: $120,000 – $170,000 (salary bonus, depending on experience and expertise)

  • Benefits: 401(k) with match, health insurance, PTO (onedegreeadvisors.com/careers for more)


This is primarily an in-office role based in San Diego, CA. Limited hybrid flexibility may be considered for the right candidate.


Full details, requirements, and how to apply to Current Opening:

👉 onedegreeadvisors.com/careers

Salary : $120,000 - $170,000

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