Associate, Advisor

Wealthspire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with match

Health & wellness programs

Exclusive discount programs

Job summary

Wealthspire Advisors in Chicago seeks an Advisor Associate to support Advisors with wealth management and financial planning needs. The role includes data gathering, case design, scenario building, and portfolio implementation.

Responsibilities include preparing client meeting materials, coordinating with attorneys and accountants, and assisting with data consolidation and special projects. Requires CFP/CFA/JD progress and 0–4 years' experience.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of relevant experience.
• CFP®, CFA or JD in progress or completed.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, business, accounting, economics, or law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Advisors in all areas of financial planning.
• Initiate and field client calls on strategy ideas and portfolio inquiries.
• Create proposals for prospective clients and update financial plans.
• Prepare materials for client meetings and coordinate with internal teams.
• Attend client meetings and complete all follow-up activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

CFP/CFA or JD

Job description

Who We Are

Wealthspire is a leading wealth management, retirement advisory, and business management firm serving individuals, families, endowments, and institutions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We provide a comprehensive platform that brings together wealth management, institutional consulting, business management, family office, and retirement plan advisory services—empowering clients to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

With over 1,200 employees across more than 40 offices, we deliver insights and solutions backed by deep research, technology, and decades of expertise. Our collective businesses create a unified ecosystem designed to meet clients wherever they are in their financial journey. Wealthspire is redefining the future of financial solutions through collaboration, scale, and a steadfast commitment to putting people first—our clients, our colleagues, and our communities.

Summary

Our Advisor Associates works directly with Advisors to assist with the wealth management and financial planning needs of clients. This position is responsible for providing support to Advisors including data gathering, case design, scenario building, financial plan development, financial plan application, and portfolio implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Advisors in all areas of financial planning.
• Initiate and field client calls on various items (e.g., strategy ideas, account specific questions, portfolio inquiries, etc.).
• Create proposals for prospective clients.
• Create and/or update financial plans for clients.
• Prepare materials for client meetings; work with other internal teams to ensure client meetings are prepared for thoroughly and accurately.
• Attend client meetings and manage/complete all meeting follow-up activities.
• Liaise with client’s attorneys and accountants as needed.
• Monitor portfolios and maintain portfolio target allocations. Rebalance portfolios as needed
• Assist with client data consolidation and maintenance as needed.
• Assist with special projects as required.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of relevant experience.
• Completed or pursuing CFP®, CFA or JD.
• Bachelors’ degree or higher from an accredited university; major in financial planning, business, accounting, finance, economics, or law preferred
• Continuously exhibits personal integrity and professional initiative.
• Reliable, follows through on commitments, self-starter when it comes to new challenges.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrates a commitment to accuracy by delivering high quality work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with others
• Series 65 – or able to successfully complete within 90 days of employment.

What We Offer

Wealthspire Advisors is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.

The base salary range for this position is $68,000 – $80,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wealthspire is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.