Associate Financial Advisor

Summitry; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

Educational stipend

401K plan

Semi-annual bonus

Job summary

A Bay Area wealth management firm is seeking an Associate Financial Advisor (AFA) to lead client relationships and support financial advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years in financial services, strong communication skills, and proficiency in financial planning tools. This role offers a hybrid work environment and a salary range of $85K to $115K plus bonuses. The firm values care, growth, and drive in its mission to help families thrive in the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial services with relationship management.
• Must have Series 65 or CFP certification.
• Experience with financial planning tools required.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and provide comprehensive client experience.
• Update financial plans for existing clients and strategize new plans.
• Prepare client meeting agendas and assist financial advisors in meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Organized

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eMoney

MS Office

Salesforce CRM

AdvisorView

Job description

Associate Financial Advisor (AFA)

Summitry is a Bay Area-based wealth management firm with over $3B in assets under management, 40+ employees, and more than 1,000 clients. We provide personalized financial planning and investment strategies rooted in deep local insight. As a flagship firm of Aspen Standard Wealth, Summitry is part of a broader mission to elevate independent advisory firms across the country. Join an innovative and collaborative team dedicated to becoming the most admirable advisory firm, helping families thrive amid the unique opportunities and challenges of life in the Bay Area.

Position Description

• Reports to: Tyler Patterson, Financial Advisor & Associate Manager
• Benefits: Yes
• Date: Immediately
• Status: Full Time/Exempt
• Work environment: Hybrid (50%/month)

Job Summary

The Associate Financial Advisor (AFA) is responsible for leading client relationships and serving our existing clients. An AFA must have strong interpersonal and critical‑thinking skills and work well within and across teams. A qualified candidate is a clear communicator, detail‑oriented, organized, has a high degree of follow‑through, handles multiple tasks efficiently, and thrives in a fast‑paced working environment. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with 2 years of advisory, client relationship, and/or financial planning experience. This position would support a growth track towards becoming a financial advisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build, deepen, and retain client relationships (generally relationships under $1M in managed assets for those in asset accumulation and asset decumulation phases) by providing high‑quality client experience in all interactions (ex. client service calls, meetings, and comprehensive financial planning) and logging notes/information accurately in CRM/planning software
• Seek to grow relationships through client additions
• Seek to generate referrals from existing clients
• Provide support to the Financial Advisors in their work with larger clients:
• Pre‑client meeting: prepare client meeting agendas and client portfolio presentations, review open CRM tasks, FP checklists, Holistiplan prep, etc.
• Participate in client meetings to develop skills on the path to becoming a financial advisor (ex. running financial planning software/edits)
• Post‑client meeting tasks: referral communications to our Estate Planning partner and assist with trust and estate documentation, update Holistiplan updates and uploads, following up on information/documentation as needed
• Contribute to the BD proposal process (build initial plan after prospect meeting)
• May be responsible for additional special projects/research related to the client’s financial plan/recommendations (ex. RSU spreadsheets)
• Update financial plans for AFA’s existing clients using financial planning software – note: financial planning is not part of the core offer for our <$1M client, however financial planning may be performed in one‑off cases.
• Strategize and contribute to developing new financial plans for prospects and clients (in collaboration with the Financial Advisors) using financial planning software
• Complete ongoing system and mentorship training and CE credits (where applicable)
• Triage calls and take messages (as backup to Workplace Experience & Events Specialist)

Qualifications

• Series 65 or CFP
• A minimum of 2 years within the financial services industry with relationship management/financial planning experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Highly proficient in MS Office
• Experience with eMoney or similar financial planning tool (Salesforce CRM and AdvisorView a plus)
• Excellent communication, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive contributing team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills, and the ability to follow through on projects effectively
• Must have mode of transportation for travel (prospect/client meetings)
• Work authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Summitry is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

Salary and Benefits

• The expected base salary for this position will range from $85-115K plus a semi‑annual bonus and additional incentive compensation based on successfully completing metrics. Actual compensation may vary from posted base salary depending on your confirmed job‑related skills and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account, educational stipend, and 401K plan
• More details: https://summitry.com/careers/

Company Culture and Values

At Summitry, our mission is to help families thrive through the unique set of opportunities and challenges posed by life in the Bay Area. (Translation: we help you live your best Bay Area life).

Our Core Values Are The Most Important Aspect Of Our Culture. They Reflect The Values Of Our Leaders And People, And We Are Committed To Pursuing Them Daily. Our Culture Reflects Our Values In The Way We Treat Each Other.

• CARE – we care for each other, our clients, and our community
• GROW – we have an intrinsic desire to grow ourselves and our firm
• DRIVE – we are fiercely driven to achieve our goals and those of our clients

While having an impressive resume is a plus, Summitry strives to find not only top talent but the “right” talent. We’re proud of the culture we’ve built, and we seek individuals who are not only excited about their role and responsibilities but also demonstrate our values and desire to contribute towards the growth of our firm.

The Summitry, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer