Associate Wealth Advisor

LE0123 Focus Partners Wealth LLC; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Focus Partners is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join our planning-centric team. The role partners with Wealth Advisors to maintain client relationships and actively participate in the financial planning process, delivering personalized wealth advice based on each client’s goals.

The candidate will develop financial plans, enhance investment strategies, and collaborate with the Portfolio Management team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and Series 65 within 120 days of employment.
• 2+ years in financial services with client interaction preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork approach; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and present financial plans using planning software.
• Understand tax, estate, and insurance planning concepts.
• Create holistic investment strategies and monitor risk tolerance.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management to execute portfolios and tax strategies.
• Maintain and document client communications in CRM; serve as day-to-day client contact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Series 65 within 120 days

2+ years financial services

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and present financial plans through planning software
• Knowledge of tax, estate, and insurance planning
• Develop a mastery of Focus Partners 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

Compensation and Benefits

The Associate Wealth Advisor is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $65,000-$75,000 yearly. 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.

• Annual cash bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

Company Overview

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.

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.

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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]

State-Specific Compliance

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• For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.
• For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation.

Company Culture

People matter here, not just as a catchphrase, but as a belief. And we're building a firm that takes its work seriously and holds itself to a high standard, but also one that never forgets that the work is done by people. Your experience, your judgment, and your perspective, they matter here. We’re growing and growth brings opportunity for learning, for advancement, and for building something lasting.

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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.