Advisor Transitions & Onboarding Specialist

Ascendo Resources; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is seeking a Transitions Associate (Series 7 Preferred) in Fort Lauderdale, responsible for coordinating end-to-end advisor transitions and client account transfers. You will partner with Compliance, Registration, Technology, and Ops to deliver a seamless onboarding experience and timely asset movements.

The role requires 2+ years in a broker-dealer or wealth-management ops environment, with strong organizational and client-facing skills. Series 7 preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in broker-dealer, RIA, custodian, or wealth management ops.
• Experience with advisor onboarding, transitions, account transfers, or brokerage ops.
• Knowledge of ACATS, new account processing, brokerage operations.
• Familiarity with FINRA and SEC regulations.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end transition process for affiliated financial advisors and client accounts.
• Serve as primary contact for advisors during onboarding and transition lifecycle.
• Develop transition timelines and monitor milestones to meet deadlines.
• Guide advisors through account transfer procedures and paperwork.
• Work with custodians, clearing firms, and internal teams to facilitate transfers.
• Maintain records and prepare transition pipeline reports.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Registration, Technology, Operations, and Business Development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM platforms

Job description

Ascendo Resources is seeking a Transitions Associate (Series 7 Preferred) in Fort Lauderdale, responsible for coordinating end-to-end advisor transitions and client account transfers. You will partner with Compliance, Registration, Technology, and Ops to deliver a seamless onboarding experience and timely asset movements.

The role requires 2+ years in a broker-dealer or wealth-management ops environment, with strong organizational and client-facing skills. Series 7 preferred.