Associate Wealth Advisor

Waverly Advisors, LLC; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Twelve paid holidays

Birthday week extra vacation day

Flexible Time Off policy

Paid sabbatical after seven years

Job summary

Waverly Advisors, LLC is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to support high-net-worth clients under the guidance of experienced Wealth Advisors. You will handle operational needs, client relationships, and advanced financial planning, with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset.

This role emphasizes communication with clients, collaboration with planners, and development of client advisory skills in a mentorship environment within Lafayette, IN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• At least one of CFA®, CFP®, or CPA designation.
• 2 to 5 years in financial services, preferably at an RIA.
• Proficiency in financial planning software like Money, Right Capital, or Money Guide Pro; EMoney preferred.
• CRM proficiency (Salesforce).
• Experience with custodians such as Schwab, TradePMR, or Fidelity; Schwab preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates client consulting process through preparation and follow-up of steps in client experience and participation in meetings.
• Supports Wealth Advisors in business development and drives own organic growth.
• Executes client requests, updates client information, and follows up on open items.
• Builds wealth management acumen and understanding of investment philosophy, portfolio construction, goals-based planning, estate, tax, and philanthropic planning.
• Prepares client meeting materials and attends client/prospect meetings.
• Collaborates with planners/advisors to develop financial plans for clients.
• Monitors asset allocations, rebalancing, and trade recommendations with internal team.
• Manages completion of deliverables with Client Service Associates and others.
• Documents client communications and uses CRM.
• Provides day-to-day client support and reports to advisors and clients.
• Participates in team meetings and reviews quarterly reports for accuracy.
• Completes special projects; manages onboarding and new account paperwork with client service.
• Uses custodial platforms like Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing to maintain client accounts.

Skills

Client communication

Critical thinking

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Written/verbal communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Economics

CFA/CFP/CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Money

Right Capital

Money Guide Pro

EMoney

Job description

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. Wearen’tyour typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart byactually livingand acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.

In this role,you’llbe challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hopeyou’llgrow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.

We are looking to add an Associate Wealth Advisor to our teaminourLafayette,INoffice. The Associate Wealth Advisor is an essential part of the Waverly Advisors team, providing comprehensive support to our high-net-worth clients by working closely with experienced Wealth Advisors. The Associate Wealth Advisorassistsadvisors with the operational needs of their clients, helps to manage client relationships, and activelyparticipatesin the advanced planning process. This isaccomplishedthrough ongoing communication, excellent clientservice,and outstanding operational support. This role is ideal for those who wish to develop client advisory skills under the guidance and mentorship of an experienced Wealth Advisory team. A successful candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate with clients and team members, critical attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, an energetic and positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Organizational skills, resiliency and flexibility,promptness,and the ability toanticipateneeds are necessary in all tasks and responsibilities.

Associate Wealth Advisor Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the client consulting process through the preparation and follow-up of each step of the client experience and active participation in client meetings.

• Supports Wealth Advisors in business development while driving their own efforts to generate organic growth.

• Executes client requests, updates client information, and follows up on open items for advisors and clients.

• Builds a strong wealth management acumen with an understanding of Waverly’s investment philosophy and ongoing general market outlook, portfolio construction and management, goals-based financial planning, alongside estate,taxand philanthropic planning considerations.

• Prepares client meeting materials and attends client and/or prospect meetings.

• Collaborates with financial planners and wealth advisors to develop financial plans thatassistclients to understand their financial picture and develop strategies to achieve their goals.

• Monitors clients’ asset allocations,rebalancing ofportfolios, and trade recommendations by working with Wealth Advisors and our internal trading team.

• Manages completion of deliverables from start to finish with Client Service Associates and/or various internal and external parties as needed.

• Provides diligent documentation of client communication andutilizesCRM software.

• Serves day-to-day client needs and collaborates with team members to ensure the highest level of service.

• Provides on-demand and scheduled reports to advisors and clients, as requested.

• Participates in and contributes to team meetings, as assigned.

• Reviews quarterly reports for accuracy.

• Tracks and completes any special projects throughout the year as needed.

• Manages client onboardingprocessesandfacilitatesnew account paperwork withthe clientservice team.

• Utilizes various custodial platforms such as Schwab,Fidelityand Pershing to helpmaintainclient accounts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degreerequiredpreferably in Finance, Business,Economics, or a related field.

• At least one of the following designations: CFA®, CFP®, orCPA.

• Twotofiveyears’ experience in the financial services industry, preferably at an RIA.

• Adeptness with financial planning software such aseMoney, Right Capital, or Money Guide Pro. EMoney experience, strongly preferred.

• Proficiencyin a CRM such as Salesforce.

• Experience working with financial custodians such as Schwab,TradePMR, or Fidelity. Schwab preferred.

• Detail-oriented self-starter with problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.

• Effective speaking and presentation skills.

• Excellent writingproficiency.

• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.

• Coachable with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.

• Learning and development mindset and drive for continuous improvement.

• Personal commitment to continuing education for professional development and growth.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Travel:

• Occasional travel to meet with clients may occur.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage to support your overallwell‑being.

• 401(k) retirement plan with match and profit sharing to help you invest in your future.

• Twelve paid holidays each year.

• An extra vacation day during your birthday week—so you cancelebrateyou!

• Responsible Time Off Policygivingflexibility without annual PTO limits, while balancing team responsibilities and business needs.

• Paid sabbatical program: Enjoy four consecutive weeks of paid time off after seven years of service.

• Compensationcommensuratewith experience.

Legal:

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.