Associate Wealth Advisor

Overview

Position Summary
Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join our team. The Associate Wealth Advisor role is a planning-centric position dedicated to creating personalized wealth advice based on clients’ goals and aspirations. You will partner closely with Wealth Advisors to maintain and enhance client relationships through active participation in the financial planning process. Responsibilities include creating and implementing strategies in retirement, risk management, tax, estate, and investment planning.

Focus provides flexibility with a hybrid schedule: 3 days in office per week, with the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by your team leader.

• Develop, revise, and present financial plans through planning software
• Knowledge of tax, estate, and insurance planning
• Develop a mastery of Focus Partners Wealth’s investment philosophy
• Create holistic investment strategy for each client; monitor risk tolerance over time as needed
• Understand fundamentals of trading. Partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc.
• Mastery of technology stack offered, including CRM system and custodian websites
• Collaborate with other Associate Wealth Advisors (AWAs)
• Ability to independently lead client communications and interactions
• Record diligently client communication and information within the client relationship management platform
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for client needs and collaborate with team members to ensure the highest level of client service
• Complete client billing reviews and ensure compliance for the advisory team
• Engage in advisory team business planning efforts and actively support the firm’s strategic priorities
• Meet with clients in person when possible; some travel may be required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Series 65 or equivalent within 120 days of employment
• 2+ years of financial services experience
• Strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented approach
• Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clean U4

The Associate Wealth Advisor is an exempt position. The annual base pay range is expected to be between $80,000 - $85,000/year. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location, and the applicant's skill set. Base pay is one component of total compensation; other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, serving individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. For more information about Focus, please visit

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