Associate Wealth Advisor

Carson Wealth; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with bonus potential

401(k) with company match

Health benefits

Job summary

Carson Wealth in Wallingford, CT seeks a client-focused financial services professional to establish new client relationships while delivering proactive advisory support and coordinating client service activities. You will engage with clients to understand goals, gather data for reviews, and ensure a trustworthy, high-quality experience.

The role emphasizes supporting investment management, promoting established models, and driving business growth through networking, referrals, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field is required.
• 1–3 years of investment advisory experience preferred.
• Active 66, 65, or CFP designation required.
• Clean U4 and U5 history required.
• Strong business development skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Exceptional client service orientation is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Genuine interest in serving and caring for others.

Responsibilities

• Client Service & Relationship Management: Provide positive and professional service to assigned clients and coordinate data for reviews.
• Advisory Support & Investment Management: Review investments and reallocate to models to meet objectives.
• Business Development & Growth: Source clients through networking and referrals to support growth.
• Compliance & Professional Development: Adhere to guidelines, attend trainings, and maintain licensing requirements.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as needed by leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Client service orientation

Organizational & time management

Business development

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

In an increasingly complex world where people are starving for someone they can trust, we stand for something simple: always put the client first. We do well by doing good for those we serve. It’s the ultimate measure. We believe in providing value beyond a doubt and in the notion that time will either expose you or promote you, based on your willingness to embrace change.

We serve financial advisors and investors through three entities, each headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska: Carson Wealth, Carson Coaching and Carson Partners. We provide coaching and partnership services to advisor firms – and straightforward financial advice to the investing public. We all share a common mission to be the most trusted in financial advice.

Who We Want

Establish new client relationships while providing advisory services and support to existing clients. Deliver financial guidance, promote suitable investment strategies, and coordinate client service activities to ensure exceptional client experiences.

• Client Service & Relationship Management: Provide positive and professional service to assigned clients. Handle all client communications, including phone calls, emails, and meetings. Gather and prepare data for client reviews. Develop close, long-term relationships to understand client circumstances, goals, and future needs. Attend client events and maintain ongoing engagement.
• Advisory Support & Investment Management: Review current investment products held in advisory and brokerage accounts. Reallocate to appropriate models to help clients meet financial objectives. Promote established investment models and wealth enhancement strategies suitable for targeted clients. Coordinate money movement, strategy changes, and paperwork with the operations team as needed.
• Business Development & Growth: Source prospective clients through networking, referrals, and firm-generated leads. Identify opportunities within the existing client base. Promote the firm’s wealth enhancement and trust services to support business growth.
• Compliance & Professional Development: Adhere to company and industry supervisory guidelines and policies. Participate in daily advisor meetings, training sessions, and continuing education. Maintain all required continuing education and licensing requirements.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities as needed or assigned by leadership to support departmental and organizational objectives.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of one to three years of investment advisory experience preferred.
• Active 66, 65, or professional designation which can qualify as registration qualification (e.g. CFP) required.
• Clean U4 and U5 history required.
• Strong business development skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Exceptional client service orientation required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously required.
• Genuine interest in serving and caring for others required.

Candidates who do not currently hold the required securities licenses may be considered for this opportunity in an interim capacity as a Financial Services Associate. In this scenario, the individual would be expected to obtain the necessary licensing within a defined timeframe as a condition of progression into the Associate Wealth Advisor role

EEO Statement

In exchange for your expertise, we offer a base salary, bonus potential, 401(k) plus matching, health benefits, and a great working environment. This is your chance to play a key role in the continued success of our company. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, innovative, and focused on healthy living. Carson strives to promote the health and wellness of its stakeholders by maintaining a tobacco-free workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

The total rewards expected for this role include:

• Starting annual base salary between $65,000 - $81,116
• Variable compensation potential (Bonus)
• Competitive benefits including 401(k) with company contribution, PTO, Parental Leave, Sabbatical Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Work/Life Benefits and Holistic Wellbeing Programs.

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