Associate Advisor

Boutique Recruiting; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage, dental and vision

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible PTO and market holidays

Licensing and compliance costs covered

Hybrid work arrangement

Equity participation

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an Associate Advisor in Michigan to support top-tier clients and independently grow a book of mid- to lower-tier relationships. You will work onsite initially, then shift to a hybrid schedule, earning a base salary with commissions tied to assets under management and the fund’s fee billing.

The role rewards initiative, prospecting, and growing sales skills, with a clear path to advancement for a self-directed professional.

Qualifications

• Three to seven years of experience advising clients as a financial advisor, or in investment sales for an RIA or broker-dealer.
• Active Series 65/66 licenses or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain them within the first 60 days of employment
• Proven sales track record, including prospecting and bringing in new business
• Experience selling alternative investments, specifically private placements, and the ability to identify suitable alternatives for clients
• Ability to support a lead advisor with top-tier clients while working independently with other client tiers
• Strong knowledge of securities regulations and compliance requirements
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial, and coachable, with a strong drive to grow a book of business and excellent communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Life and health license is preferred
• CAIA designation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support a lead advisor in serving top-tier clients and independently manage a book of mid- and lower-tier client relationships
• Manage a current portfolio of accredited and unaccredited investors, identifying client needs and recommending tailored investment solutions
• Introduce and recommend the firm's proprietary alternative investment fund to clients in a fiduciary capacity as part of a broader portfolio strategy
• Build new client relationships through networking, referrals, and business development, with the average client relationship near $500,000
• Participate in approximately ten local marketing events and client seminars each year to educate clients and attract new investors
• Provide clear, compliant communication and education to clients on complex investment opportunities, including private placements
• Collaborate with an operations and client service associate to support onboarding, investment execution, paperwork, and ongoing client service
• Meet and exceed growth and revenue targets while upholding fiduciary standards

Skills

Series 65/66 licenses

Sales track record

Networking & business development

Communication & presentation

Self-directed entrepreneurial

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Life and health license preferred

CAIA designation preferred

Job description

Position Title: Associate Advisor

This advisor role pairs the support of a lead advisor on top-tier client relationships with the freedom to build an individual book of business. The firm offers an in-house alternative investment fund, and it intends to invest heavily in the advisor who champions that fund and engages clients around it. Leadership has described this hire as a main priority for the office, with marketing events, networking support, and close access to firm leadership built into the plan.

The environment is small, collaborative, and entrepreneurial, with a laid-back approach to work-life balance and a culture that treats employees as adults. The advisor will work onsite five days a week during the first few months, then move to a hybrid schedule of two to three days in the office. The role rewards initiative, referral generation, and growing sales skill, and it offers a clear route to advancement for a self-directed professional who wants to earn on the business they create.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 / Year DOE

Plus commission on new assets under management and on assets placed in the firm's proprietary fund, paid as a share of fee billing

Associate Advisor Responsibilities

• Support a lead advisor in serving top-tier clients and independently manage a book of mid- and lower-tier client relationships
• Manage a current portfolio of accredited and unaccredited investors, identifying client needs and recommending tailored investment solutions
• Introduce and recommend the firm's proprietary alternative investment fund to clients in a fiduciary capacity as part of a broader portfolio strategy
• Build new client relationships through networking, referrals, and business development, with the average client relationship near $500,000
• Participate in approximately ten local marketing events and client seminars each year to educate clients and attract new investors
• Provide clear, compliant communication and education to clients on complex investment opportunities, including private placements
• Collaborate with an operations and client service associate to support onboarding, investment execution, paperwork, and ongoing client service
• Meet and exceed growth and revenue targets while upholding fiduciary standards

Associate Advisor Requirements

• Three to seven years of experience advising clients as a financial advisor, or in investment sales for an RIA or broker-dealer
• Active Series 65/66 licenses or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain them within the first 60 days of employment
• Proven sales track record, including prospecting and bringing in new business
• Experience selling alternative investments, specifically private placements, and the ability to identify suitable alternatives for clients
• Ability to support a lead advisor with top-tier clients while working independently with other client tiers
• Strong knowledge of securities regulations and compliance requirements
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial, and coachable, with a strong drive to grow a book of business and excellent communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Life and health license is preferred
• CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) designation is preferred

Benefits

• Medical coverage with employer contribution, plus dental and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Flexible paid time off and market holidays
• Coverage of licensing and compliance costs, along with client meal expenses
• Hybrid work arrangement after an initial onsite period
• Opportunities for equity participation

Qualified advisors with a record in private placements and a drive to build their own book are encouraged to apply today and take on a high-priority role with direct access to leadership.

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