Job Details
The Wealth Advisor provide a high level and broad range of technical and client management support to a financial counseling team and assist in managing all aspects of the client relationship. They support Senior Wealth Advisors and firm Executives in daily client relationship management and are responsible for developing new business and creating new relationships on an ad hoc basis.
Success Factors
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial planning solutions for clients and perform complex research and financial analysis related to those solutions
- Conduct financial needs assessment meetings with high net worth individuals and families seeking financial advisor or planning assistance
- Build client trust through regular communication, monitoring of portfolio to ensure maximized returns and maintaining advanced understanding of investments, insurance, taxation, and estate planning, as well as the firm's investment strategies
- Analyze client financial circumstances, current investments and future goals to prepare plans best suited to individual requirements
- Effectively present investment strategies to client and maintain holistic approach to planning; coordinate management of client portfolios with firm investment professionals
- Communicate and collaborate with client's external advisors including accountants, attorneys, insurance advisors and more
- Support Senior Wealth Advisors in ensuring clients are serviced appropriately and in compliance with industry regulations
- Active involvement in the community and development of key professional relationships to ensure business growth
- Maintain confidentiality with external client information as well as internal employee and firm information
People Management/Relationships- Take initiative to be a team player (seek out opportunities to help others)
- Treat everyone with respect; develop loyalty and trust with the team
- Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
- Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
- Hold self accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions
Required Skills- Strong communication skills, written and verbal, to effectively interface with all levels of firm management and staff; ability to communicate issues and conclusions
- Analytical and data-driven individual with strong problem-solving skills
- Solid project management skills including critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive and stressful environment
- Ability to use sound judgement and discretion regarding confidential information
- Drive to complete performance targets and track record of meeting/exceeding expectations
- Ability to listen to client needs and provide financial solutions, with strong networking capabilities
- Ability to shift focus and adapt to change
Education, Experience and Certifications- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management and/or related field
- 2+ years' experience working in investment or professional services with strong client focus
- Knowledge of the financial planning process, related service and client servicing needs
- Current license or registration: FINRA Series 65; or 7 and 66 (combined and active within last two years); or CFA; or CFP
- CFP preferred, CFA or CPA also desirable
- Experience using CRM tools
- Excellent knowledge Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Previous experience with various investment tools a plus (e.g. Bloomberg, Charles Schwab, Tamarac etc)
Essential Functions- Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
- Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be required
- This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned
Salary Range:$75,000 - $85,000