Associate Wealth Advisor: Growth & Client Planning

Waverly Advisors; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Twelve paid holidays

Birthday vacation day

Flexible Time Off policy

Paid sabbatical after seven years

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Waverly Advisors in Dayton, OH seeks an Associate Wealth Advisor to support high-net-worth clients under the guidance of experienced Wealth Advisors. You will assist with client relationships, implement planning strategies, and manage ongoing operational tasks to enhance service quality.

This role emphasizes diligence, communication, and a willingness to learn across estate, tax, and philanthropic planning while collaborating with the team to deliver timely reports and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in financial services, preferably at an RIA.
• Adeptness with financial planning software such as eMoney, Right Capital, or Money Guide Pro.
• Proficiency in a CRM such as Salesforce.
• Experience working with financial custodians such as Schwab, TradePMR, or Fidelity.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Effective speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent writing proficiency. Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coachable with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Learning and development mindset and drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the client consulting process through the preparation and follow-up of each step of the client experience and active participation in client meetings.
• Supports Wealth Advisors in business development while driving their own efforts to generate organic growth.
• Executes client requests, updates client information, and follows up on open items for advisors and clients.
• Builds a strong wealth management acumen with an understanding of Waverly’s investment philosophy and ongoing general market outlook, portfolio construction and management, goals-based financial planning, alongside estate, tax and philanthropic planning considerations.
• Prepares client meeting materials and attends client and/or prospect meetings.
• Collaborates with financial planners and wealth advisors to develop financial plans that assist clients to understand their financial picture and develop strategies to achieve their goals.
• Monitors clients’ asset allocations, rebalancing of portfolios, and trade recommendations by working with Wealth Advisors and our internal trading team.
• Manages completion of deliverables from start to finish with Client Service Associates and/or various internal and external parties as needed.
• Provides diligent documentation of client communication and utilizes CRM software.
• Serves day-to-day client needs and collaborates with team members to ensure the highest level of service.
• Provides on-demand and scheduled reports to advisors and clients, as requested.
• Participates in and contributes to team meetings, as assigned.
• Reviews quarterly reports for accuracy.
• Tracks and completes any special projects throughout the year as needed.
• Manages client onboarding processes and facilitates new account paperwork with the client service team.
• Utilizes various custodial platforms such as Schwab, Fidelity and Pershing to help maintain client accounts as needed.
• Occasional travel to meet with clients may occur.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Learning mindset

Education

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

Tools

eMoney

Right Capital

Money Guide Pro

Salesforce

Schwab/TradePMR/Fidelity platforms

Job description

Waverly Advisors in Dayton, OH seeks an Associate Wealth Advisor to support high-net-worth clients under the guidance of experienced Wealth Advisors. You will assist with client relationships, implement planning strategies, and manage ongoing operational tasks to enhance service quality.

This role emphasizes diligence, communication, and a willingness to learn across estate, tax, and philanthropic planning while collaborating with the team to deliver timely reports and accurate documentation.