Associate Wealth Advisor

Focus Financial Partners; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Focus Financial Partners is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor in Santa Rosa, California. This role involves developing financial plans, maintaining client relationships, and collaborating with Wealth Advisors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience in financial services. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, an annual base pay between $80,000 - $110,000, and a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial service experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of financial industry and planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial plans through planning software.
• Maintain client relationships through financial planning.
• Partner with Wealth Advisors in the planning process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of financial products

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Series 65 or equivalent within 120 days

Job description

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.

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

The Associate Wealth Advisor is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $80,000 - $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, 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.

About Focus Financial Partners

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.

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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