Associate Wealth Advisor

mariner-careers; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Careers seeks an associate wealth advisor to join our wealth management team in West Des Moines. You will help craft comprehensive wealth plans aligned with client goals and values, collaborating closely with senior advisers to deliver coordinated financial strategies.

The role emphasizes attentive listening, teamwork, and professional growth, with exposure to high net worth clients and a range of planning software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field required
• 2+ years of financial planning or related experience
• CFP designation or Series 65 required

Responsibilities

• Work with wealth advisor team to provide comprehensive wealth management advice to high net worth clients
• Prepare thoughtful, customized comprehensive financial plans and portfolios by researching and analyzing potential client solutions
• Support clients and team; handle requests, update information, and follow up on open items
• Help retain and build meaningful client relationships
• Participate in the sales process to build new client relationships
• Develop skills in wealth management software and financial planning tools

Skills

Wealth management knowledge

High net worth client experience

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

eMoney

MoneyGuide Pro

Job description

As an associate wealth advisor, you will work directly with the wealth management team to create comprehensive wealth plans that include a coordinated financial strategy that aligns with each client’s goals and values. Our focus is to partner with clients to create a strategy for today and beyond. A successful associate wealth advisor will be a thoughtful listener, have a strong team mentality and be driven to grow professionally and personally.

Responsibilities

• Work with your wealth advisor team to provide comprehensive wealth management advice to high net worth clients
• Prepare thoughtful, customized comprehensive financial plans and portfolios by conducting research and analysis of potential client solutions
• Effectively work with your team and available resources in support of our clients; executing client requests, updating information, follow up on open items
• Critical in supporting, retaining and building meaningful client relationships
• Participate in the sales process in partnership with team to build new client relationships
• Actively develop skills in various software programs for investment and financial planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (degrees in finance or related field are a plus)
• 2+ years of prior experience working in a financial planning, accounting, law firm, or other organization that provided relevant experience
• CFP designation or Series 65 required

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of wealth management including fee-based consulting, mutual funds, money manager programs, insurance and financial planning
• Previous experience with high net worth or ultra-high net worth clients/families is preferred
• Experience utilizing financial planning software (eMoney, MoneyGuide Pro)
• Highly effective interpersonal, relationship management and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail Excellent organizational and time management skills in a high-energy environment to manage multiple priorities

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We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.

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