Associate Advisor/Trading Specialist - Wealth Management

Judson Group; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Judson Group is seeking an Associate Advisor/Trading Specialist for a boutique wealth management firm. This role blends trading execution with financial planning and portfolio management, working closely with a Senior Advisor across diverse client needs.

You’ll oversee trading activity, participate in account transitions, and gain hands-on exposure to portfolio implementation while preparing for a lead advisor path over time.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in trading, investment operations, wealth management, or related field.
• Working knowledge of capital markets, investment products, and portfolio implementation.
• CFP coursework or progress is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience with Excel and custodial platforms such as Fidelity or Schwab.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior advisors with financial planning analysis, recommendations, and ongoing plan updates.
• Prepare for client meetings by gathering financial information, updating reports, and identifying planning opportunities.
• Help monitor client financial plans and track progress toward established goals.
• Respond to client requests and follow up on outstanding items to ensure a high-quality client experience.
• Execute portfolio rebalancing, model-driven trades, and investment changes across client accounts.
• Manage trading activity for new accounts transitioning into established portfolio strategies.
• Trade primarily individual securities, with exposure to ETFs, options, and other investment vehicles.
• Monitor orders, allocations, and trade records to ensure accurate, timely execution.

Skills

Trading

Financial planning

Portfolio management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

CFP coursework progress

Tools

Excel

Trading platforms

Custodial platforms (Fidelity/Schwab)

Job description

Judson Group is proud to be retained by an established and growing boutique wealth management firm that is seeking an Associate Advisor/Trading Specialist. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who combines strong trading execution skills with experience in financial planning and portfolio management.

Working closely with a Senior Advisor, you’ll oversee trading activity across a diverse client base while gaining hands‑on exposure to portfolio implementation, account transitions, and complex investment needs. For a driven professional with a long‑term goal of becoming a lead advisor, this opportunity offers a path to expand beyond trading and take on increasing client responsibility.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Join a close-knit team within a boutique firm environment where your work has a direct impact.
• Work alongside a Senior Advisor, assisting with client relationships, financial planning, and investment decisions.
• Take ownership of meaningful trading and planning responsibilities early in your career.
• Build toward a lead advisor role with the opportunity to assume responsibility for smaller client relationships over time.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist senior advisors with financial planning analysis, recommendations, and ongoing plan updates.
• Prepare for client meetings by gathering financial information, updating reports, and identifying planning opportunities.
• Help monitor client financial plans and track progress toward established goals.
• Respond to client requests and follow up on outstanding items to ensure a consistent, high-quality client experience.
• Execute portfolio rebalancing, model-driven trades, and investment changes across client accounts.
• Manage trading activity for new accounts transitioning into established portfolio strategies.
• Trade primarily individual securities, with exposure to ETFs, options, and other investment vehicles.
• Monitor orders, allocations, and trade records to ensure accurate, timely execution.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–5 years of experience in trading, investment operations, wealth management, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of capital markets, investment products, and portfolio implementation.
• Planning experience is required to progress toward a lead advisor role; CFP® coursework or certification progress is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to execute accurately in a fast‑paced, high-volume environment.
• Confidence managing time‑sensitive trading decisions and competing priorities.
• Experience with Excel, trading or portfolio management systems, and custodial platforms such as Fidelity or Schwab.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team‑oriented approach.
• Interest in using technology to improve efficiency and workflows.
• Ability to work in the office three days per week.
• Base salary commensurate with experience + discretionary bonuses
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement