Associate Advisor

Allworthfinancial; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Generous 401K contributions

Paid holidays

Equity Purchase Program

Job summary

Allworth Financial in California is seeking an Associate Advisor to support Financial Advisors and the planning team by delivering high-quality financial planning, client service, and analysis. This is an early-career role designed to build technical expertise and client-facing skills toward becoming a Lead Advisor.

You will participate in meetings, conduct financial analysis across investments, retirement, tax strategies, and estate planning, prepare client materials, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Progress toward CFP designation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and desire to grow as a financial advisor.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency with financial planning software and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Advisors in creating, developing, and implementing comprehensive financial plans for clients.
• Shadow client meetings and contribute to discussions and follow-ups over time.
• Perform financial analysis, research, and casework across investments, retirement, tax, estate planning and risk management.
• Prepare client-facing materials, meeting summaries, and plan updates.
• Assist with ongoing client communication and service requests.
• Collaborate with planning, operations, investment management, and client service teams to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Gain exposure to Allworth Financial’s full model through cross-functional learning and shadowing.
• Attend firm-sponsored meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Pursue CFP® certification progress as a development goal.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Finance/Economics/Business)

CFP designation (progress)

Tools

Financial planning software

Job description

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 critical role in supporting Financial Advisors and the broader planning team by delivering high-quality financial planning, client service, and analytical support. This role is designed for an early-career advisor who is building technical expertise, client-facing skills, and a strong understanding of Allworth Financial’s planning philosophy and business model, with a long-term path toward becoming a Lead Advisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Financial Advisors in the preparation, development, and implementation of comprehensive financial plans for clients
• Participate in client meetings by shadowing and, over time, actively contributing to discussions and follow-ups
• Conduct financial analysis, research, and casework related to investments, retirement planning, tax strategies, estate planning, and risk management
• Prepare client-facing materials, meeting summaries, and plan updates
• Assist with ongoing client communication and service requests in a timely, professional manner
• Collaborate with internal teams (planning, operations, investment management, and client service) to deliver a seamless client experience
• Gain exposure to Allworth Financial’s full business model through cross-functional learning and shadowing opportunities
• Attend firm-sponsored meetings, workshops, and training sessions
• Actively pursue professional development, including progress toward CFP® certification

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Progress toward or strong interest in obtaining the CFP® designation
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and desire to grow as a financial advisor
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency or ability to quickly learn financial planning software and internal systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Ability to attend in-person meetings and events as required

Pay range of $65k -90k plus 10% bonus

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, or knowledge required of personnel classified in this job.

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