Associate Wealth Advisor | Plano Texas

Job Description

Associate Wealth Advisor – RIA Firm

• Serve as lead advisor on client relationships in the range of 1–2 million AUM.
• Explain to clients all financial planning topics which include but are not limited to retirement, tax, estate, insurance, education, charitable planning, asset protection planning, and elder care.
• Analyze financial documents, prepare financial‑plan summaries using the firm’s financial‑planning software, and present recommendations to clients.
• Coordinate and manage projects and tasks assigned across Client Service and Investment Management teams while taking ultimate responsibility for quality control of client deliverables.
• Prepare meeting recaps, take ownership of follow‑up items, and proactively schedule client meetings.
• Establish a leadership role with clients’ attorneys, CPAs, and outside advisors to coordinate client needs.
• Expertise in portfolio construction utilizing firm investment models and sleeves.
• Monitor financial markets, client investments, and continually stay abreast of changes to SFMG model portfolios.
• Ability to present economic concepts, explain their impact on clients’ portfolios, and answer client questions about their investments.
• Manage the process of rebalancing client portfolios, tax‑loss harvesting trades, and any other trades necessary to raise or invest cash.
• Basic understanding of alternative investments including private credit, private real estate, and private equity.

• Work closely with and take direction from the Team Lead, who will manage activities and delegate responsibilities while providing ongoing guidance and support.
• Actively contribute to team goals and success.
• Provide consistent and constructive feedback to other team members.

• Personal alignment with the firm’s core values.
• Understand and support the firm’s vision, mission, and strategy.
• Adhere to the firm’s investment approach.
• Actively involved in firm committees (Investment, Wealth Management, etc.).
• Participate in firm task forces as needed.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of financial planning, client management, and investment management strategies.
• Contribute to the growth of the firm by attracting new clients and identifying opportunities to retain and grow existing relationships.
• Consistent development and mastery of technical skills, including complex financial planning, investment, tax, estate, retirement, and insurance topics.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with industry centers of influence and key partners.

• Cultural Fit:
  • Alignment with the firm’s values, mission, and culture.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, diversity and opportunity.
  • Team‑first mentality – put the team and firm’s priorities & results above one’s own.
  • Ability to disagree constructively.
  • Be involved and engaged as a passionate team member; actively contribute to team goals and success.
  • Provide consistent and constructive feedback to other team members and professionals through thoughtful mentorship.
  • Represent the firm by dressing like an advisor, acting like an advisor, and representing the brand well.
• Service, Integrity and Ethics:
  • Firm commitment to passionately protecting the clients’ best interest.
  • Provide exceptional client service by anticipating needs, exceeding expectations, being detail‑oriented, and committing to continuous improvement and excellence.
  • Maintain objectivity and transparency in all client interactions.
  • Uphold unquestionable ethical standards and integrity.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  • Proven leadership capabilities within the firm or in previous roles.
  • Ability to inspire, motivate, provide feedback to, and guide others effectively.
  • Capable of effectively receiving and implementing feedback.
  • Demonstrated discipline and accountability to drive tasks and initiatives forward.
• Intellectual Curiosity & Continuous Learning:
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development, innovation, and ongoing improvement within the firm or in previous roles.
• Community Involvement:
  • Active involvement in community and philanthropic activities.

• Minimum 1 year serving clients as the lead advisor, 3+ years in client‑facing capacity.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four‑year college.
• CFP® is required.
• Financial planning software (eMoney), CRM technology (XLR8/Salesforce), portfolio management software (Orion), calendaring software, or other related software packages.