Associate Advisor

Allworth Financial; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Allworth Financial, in-office role in Atlanta, seeks an Associate Advisor to join our centralized planning team. You will partner with Financial Advisors to deliver exceptional service and advice for on-plan asset management clients, with a clear pathway to lead advisor and deeper planning expertise.

You will support end-to-end planning—from preparing and refining plans to researching cases and participating in client meetings—collaborating across departments and learning our integrated service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field
• Pursuing CFP designation
• Pursuit of CFP and related credentials to advance as advisor

Responsibilities

• Shadow Financial Advisor to gain training and exposure
• Create and help implement financial plans for clients
• Perform research and case analysis for client scenarios
• Assist with client communications and follow-ups
• Shadow other departments to understand Allworth's business model
• Attend company events and workshops
• Pursue CFP designation as part of career path

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Education

BS/BA in Business Finance, Economics, or related field

CFP designation in pursuit

CFP/65/7/66 or ChFC credentials

Job description

About Allworth Financial

Allworth Financial ( www.allworthfinancial.com ) is an independent investment advisory firm providing full-context wealth planning solutions. The firm brings together investment, tax, retirement, estate, and other financial considerations to help clients evaluate decisions in the context of their whole financial lives.

Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993, Allworth Financial is a high-growth, private equity-backed, multibranch registered investment adviser. Allworth is primarily a fee-based fiduciary advisory firm that emphasizes client well-being and education. The firm continues to expand through acquisitions and organic growth.

Allworth is a great place to work and build a career. The firm ranks among the top 15 on Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms list, has a historical client retention rate of 97%, and is a National Business Research Institute (NBRI) Circle of Excellence Award winner. Learn more at AllworthFinancial.com.

SUMMARY:

The Associate Advisor plays a key role on our centralized planning team, partnering closely with our Financial Advisors to deliver an exceptional service and advice experience to Allworth’s on-plan asset management clients. This role is designed for individuals who are committed to becoming future lead advisors and who want to build deep technical planning expertise, strengthen client-facing skills, and gain hands‑on exposure to the full Allworth operating model.

As an Associate Advisor, you will support the end-to-end planning process — from preparing and refining financial plans, to conducting research and case analysis, to participating in client meetings and follow-up. You will collaborate across departments, develop a strong understanding of our integrated service model, and play an important role in ensuring clients feel informed, cared for, and confident in their financial future.

This is an in-office position. The role includes structured professional development and support in pursuing the CFP® designation as part of your long-term career path within Allworth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shadows Financial Advisor future and existing client appointments to gain valuable training.
• Creates and helps implement financial plans for existing clients.
• Performs various tasks and research relating to casework for our clients.
• Assists with future and existing client communication
• Shadows various departments of Allworth Financial to obtain knowledge of how our business model functions.
• Attends company events, including workshops and seminars.
• Takes appropriate steps to obtain the CFP® designation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA in Business Finance, Economics, or related field
• Has obtained their 65, 7/66 or ChFC
• In pursuit of CFP® designation
• Self-starter, with the ability to work independently
• Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrates ability to learn related financial and office programs and systems

BENEFITS

We value our associates’ time and effort. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive base pay and an extensive benefits package, including:

• Medical: Blue Shield (PPOs and HDHP with HSA) plans and Kaiser (HMO) plans for California associates
• Dental insurance with MetLife
• Vision insurancewith VSP
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Healthcare savings accounts with company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous 401K contributions
• Exempt associates qualify for our flexible paid time off policy
• Non-Exempt associates will receive 15 days of paid time off annually during the first three years of employment
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Option to participate in our Equity Purchase Program (Contract, intern, and part-time employees are not eligible)
• Future growth opportunities within the company

In addition, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our associates, where people can learn and grow with the firm. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Benefits are available to full-time associates who work more than 30 hours a week.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. Typical reporting relationships are described, but actual relationships may vary in some instances. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and knowledge required of personnel classified in this job.