Associate Wealth Advisor

LE0123 Focus Partners Wealth LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k)

Job summary

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join our planning-centric team in Chicago. You will collaborate with Wealth Advisors to serve clients, develop financial plans, and implement strategies across retirement, estate, tax, and investments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, Series 65 within 120 days, and 2+ years of financial services experience. A hybrid schedule is offered with in-office days and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Series 65 or equivalent within 120 days of employment.
• 2+ years of financial services experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of financial products and financial planning concepts.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Clean U4.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and present financial plans through planning software.
• Knowledge of tax, estate, and insurance planning.
• Mastery of FPW’s investment philosophy.
• Create holistic investment strategy for each client; monitor risk tolerance.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management to approve portfolios and tax strategies.
• Mastery of technology stack, including CRM and custodian websites.
• Support AWAs and lead client communications.
• Record client interactions in CRM; ensure high-quality service.
• Review client billing and ensure advisory compliance.
• Contribute to advisory team planning and firm priorities.
• Meet with clients in person; travel may be required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CRM system

Custodian websites

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join our team! The Associate Wealth Advisor role is an exciting opportunity to work with a planning centric team dedicated to creating personalized wealth advice based on each of our unique clients' goals and aspirations. The position involves partnering closely with Wealth Advisors to maintain and enhance client relationships through active participation in the financial planning process. Responsibilities include creating and implementing strategies in retirement, risk management, tax, estate, and investment planning. Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and present financial plans through planning software
• Knowledge of tax, estate, and insurance planning
• Develops a mastery of Focus Partners Wealth’s (FPW) investment philosophy
• Create holistic investment strategy for each client, monitor risk tolerance over time as needed
• Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of trading.
• Partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc.
• Mastery of technology stack offered, including CRM system and custodian websites
• Resource and collaboration with other Associate Wealth Advisors (AWAs)
• Ability to independently lead client communications and interactions
• Diligent recording of client communication and information within client relationship management platform
• Service as the day-to-day contact for client needs and collaborate with team members to ensure the highest level of client service
• Complete client billing reviews and ensure compliance for the advisory team
• Engage in advisory team business planning efforts and actively support the firm’s strategic priorities
• The ability to meet with clients in person. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Series 65 or equivalent within 120 days of employment
• 2+ years of financial service experience
• Strong interpersonal skills; team-orientated approach
• Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clean U4'

This position is an exempt position.

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $80,000 - $90,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package.

Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).

Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.

Focus Partners is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, Focus Partners supports clients at every stage of life, helping them manage their financial future. Focus Partners uses research-backed investment strategies to create custom-built portfolios and delivers personalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states.

About Focus Partners

Focus Partners is part of Focus, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. To learn more about Focus, visit focuspartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn. Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

EEO Statement

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law. Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]

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The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All too often, the financial world is one where competitiveness gets in the way of teamwork. If a more collaborative approach sounds like a better atmosphere, we might be a great fit. We're always looking for more bright minds to add to our team.

Focus, a business division of Focus Financial Partners, brings together businesses across Wealth, Business Management, Family Office, and International. Collectively, these firms spanning the U.S., Canada, and Australia deliver a broad spectrum of financial advice solutions to individuals, families, and institutions.

Our vision is clear: to be the leading fiduciary advice company in the world. For clients, that means an experience built around their needs. For advisors, it means access to the resources, tools, and capabilities typically available only at the largest global institutions.

We believe talent is the key to realizing this vision. That’s why we invest in our people, support their growth, and create meaningful opportunities for development at every stage of their careers.