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Associate Advisor

Associate Advisor

Transcend Practice ManagementWest Des Moines, IA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Position : Associate Advisor

Location : Des Moines, IA

Status : Full-time, hybrid

Compensation : $115,000 - $130,000, plus a discretionary bonus

Are you an experienced associate advisor frustrated by institutional constraints that prevent you from truly acting in clients' best interests? Do you want to focus on comprehensive financial planning and client relationships without the pressure of sales quotas or proprietary product pushing?

We are an independent wealth management firm proudly based in Des Moines, Iowa with more than 40 years of combined experience in financial planning. We build truly holistic plans for our clients which combine investment management, tax planning, trust and estate planning, and insurance analysis. Our team's commitment to our core values – compassion, accountability, simplicity, transparency, and flexibility – forms the bedrock of our practice. We believe that there is no higher honor than safeguarding our clients' financial futures through sound, no-nonsense planning that is driven by their unique goals and needs.

We're excited to share an opportunity for a new Associate Advisor to join our growing team. In this role, you'll have true independence to act solely in clients' best interests with the freedom to focus on meaningful relationships, personalized planning, and long-term impact. You will also be serving as a strategic partner to the firm's founding advisors to ensure the delivery of a high-touch, fiduciary-level client experience.

The attributes that we look for in teammates include :

  • A sincere commitment to earning each client's trust by doing what's best for them
  • Exceptional listening and communication skills with a genuine curiosity about people
  • Strong financial planning knowledge across investments, retirement, tax, and estate topics
  • Desire to continuously learn, grow, and mentor junior team members
  • Humility and high responsiveness toward client needs
  • Natural self-starter with a strong sense of time management and task prioritization
  • Careful attention to detail combined with the ability to move work forward efficiently
  • Firm commitment to compliance, process, and operational excellence
  • Ability to work autonomously within areas of responsibility, as well as collaboratively with the broader team
  • Flexibility and openness to new ideas, with a willingness to adapt and innovate
  • Strong interpersonal skills, building rapport easily with clients and colleagues
  • Desire to be a long-term contributing member of the team and firm

As an Associate Advisor , you can expect to :

  • Take ownership of approximately 50 client relationships, providing holistic planning and proactive communication
  • Lead client meetings, analyze financial data, and develop customized recommendations across investments, retirement, tax, insurance, and estate planning
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their unique goals, connections, and personal interests
  • Collaborate closely with the founding partners to deliver firm-wide initiatives and client service excellence
  • Mentor and guide planning associates, supporting their growth and ensuring consistent client service
  • Maintain detailed records and follow-through on all client activities and next steps
  • Participate in internal strategy sessions to improve firm processes and client experiences
  • Uphold the firm's fiduciary commitment through sound judgment and ethical decision-making

    • Professional Advantages :

  • No sales quotas or product sales requirements
  • Collaborative team environment with direct access to experienced, successful founding partners
  • Opportunity to work with and learn from proven industry leaders
  • Professional development and continuing education support
  • Growth opportunities in expanding independent practice with fiduciary commitment

    • Qualifications for this role include :

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the financial planning or wealth management industry, with at least 3 years in a client-facing advisory role
  • Experience presenting and implementing comprehensive financial plans
  • Series 66 (or 63 and 65) license required
  • Series 7 preferred, but not required
  • CFP® or ChFC® designation preferred (or willingness to pursue within 18 months)
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Proficiency with planning and CRM tools (RightCapital and Advisor360 experience preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and client focus
  • Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills

    • We welcome a diverse pool of applicants from various backgrounds and urge you to apply to learn more about what our firm offers and see if it might be an attractive fit for both us and you. We look forward to meeting you!

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