Associate Wealth Advisor

Mariner Wealth Advisors; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Wealth Advisors in West Des Moines, IA seeks an associate wealth advisor to work with the wealth management team to create comprehensive wealth plans that align with each client’s goals and values. Our focus is to partner with clients to create a strategy for today and beyond.

You will conduct research, prepare customized financial plans, and support client requests while actively developing skills in wealth planning software such as eMoney and MoneyGuide Pro.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (finance or related field a plus).
• CFP designation or Series 65 required.
• 2+ years of prior experience in financial planning, accounting, law, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with wealth advisor team to provide comprehensive wealth management advice to high net worth clients.
• Prepare customized comprehensive financial plans and portfolios by researching and analyzing potential client solutions.
• Support clients and team; execute client requests, update information, and follow up on open items.
• Critical in supporting, retaining and building client relationships.
• Participate in the sales process with the team to build new client relationships.
• Develop skills in software programs for investment and financial planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Client relationship building

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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