Wealth Advisor
The Wealth Advisor provides a high level and broad range of technical and client management support to a financial counseling team and assists 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.
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 teamSuccessfully adapt to different personalities and working stylesProactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team membersHold self accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestionsRequired Skills
Strong communication skills, written and verbal, to effectively interface with all levels of firm management and staff; ability to communicate issues and conclusionsAnalytical and data-driven individual with strong problem-solving skillsSolid project management skills including critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive and stressful environmentAbility to use sound judgement and discretion regarding confidential informationDrive to complete performance targets and track record of meeting / exceeding expectationsAbility to listen to client needs and provide financial solutions, with strong networking capabilitiesAbility to shift focus and adapt to changeEducation, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management and / or related field2+ years' experience working in investment or professional services with strong client focusKnowledge of the financial planning process, related service and client servicing needsCurrent license or registration : FINRA Series 65; or 7 and 66 (combined and active within last two years); or CFA; or CFPCFP preferred, CFA or CPA also desirableExperience using CRM toolsExcellent 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 neededThe 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 printerAbility to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as neededAbility to lift / carry up to 20 poundsAbility to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as neededAbility to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be requiredThis job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assignedSalary Range : $85,000 - $115,000