Associate Wealth Advisor

Focus Partners Wealth; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join a planning-centric team in Kirkland, WA. You will work with Wealth Advisors to deepen client relationships through comprehensive financial planning, including retirement, risk, tax, estate, and investments.

This role emphasizes personalized service and collaborative client engagement. The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, up to 2 remote) with opportunities to enhance credentials and grow within a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Series 65 or equivalent.
• 4+ years of financial services experience in wealth management or financial planning.
• CFP or equivalent (ChFC or CPA + PFS) preferred; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience with high net worth and UHNW clients and complex planning needs.
• Strong knowledge of investment, tax, estate planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and present financial plans using planning software.
• Create and deliver tax, estate, and insurance planning.
• Lead select client relationships and drive financial planning recommendations.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management to approve and implement portfolios.
• Maintain client communications and ensure high-quality service.
• Assist with advisory team business planning and growth.

Skills

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

CRM proficiency

Financial software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

**Job Description Summary:**Focus Partners 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* Ability to create and deliver tax, estate, and insurance planning* Identify advanced planning opportunities and develop internal best practices* 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* Ability to business develop in a team environment* Lead a select number of client relationships* Lead the development of financial planning recommendations to clients* The ability to meet with clients in person. Some travel may be required **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s Degree* Series 65 or equivalent* 4+ years of financial service experience in wealth management or financial planning* CFP or equivalent (ChFC or CPA + PFS) preferred* CPA strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience in tax planning and integrating tax strategies into comprehensive financial plans* Demonstrated experience working with High Net Worth (HNW) and/or Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients and complex planning needs* Proven experience in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning* Strong understanding of investment strategies, risk management, tax planning, and estate planning* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail* Strong interpersonal skills: with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to clients* Team-orientated approach* Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts* Proficiency in financial software and tools for modeling and analysis, as well as CRM tools* Clean U4 The Associate Wealth Advisor is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $96,000 - $110,000/year. Actual base pay could 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 for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.