Client Advisor

FPA of Charlotte; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program with profit-sharing

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Bessemer Trust is seeking a Client Advisor to join their team in Seattle, Washington. This full-time role involves developing and maintaining relationships with ultra-high net worth clients, providing a range of investment and trust administration services.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 8 years of relevant experience. Opportunities exist for hybrid or remote work, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related business experience ideally.
• Series 7 and Series 63 licenses desired.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships through proactive communication.
• Oversee account transactions and reporting.
• Prepare trust reviews and process gifts.

Skills

Excellent writing and presentation skills

Demonstrated leadership and teamwork qualities

Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Client Advisor

Company: Bessemer Trust

Job Details

• Posted: 01-Jun-26
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Type: Full Time
• Salary: $125,000 - $175,000
• Categories: Wealth Management
• Sector: Private Banks
• Salary Details: This range reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. In addition, this position may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, and other compensation programs as applicable. Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k) program with a generous profit‑sharing contribution, medical, prescription dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; disability coverage; paid holidays; vacation; and sick time, subject to plan terms and Company policies.
• Required Education: 4 Year Degree
• Additional Information: Hybrid/Remote is allowed.

The Client Advisor role is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team of dedicated professionals that service Bessemer's ultra‑high net worth clients. The Client Advisor is responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships through proactive client communication and the coordinated delivery of services to individuals, families, trusts, and foundations.

The Client Advisor acts internally as a liaison between Senior Client Advisors and all other service areas of the organization, such as Tax and Financial Planning, Investments, Legacy Planning and Trust Administration, Alternative Asset Management, Philanthropic Advisory, Real Estate and Insurance Advisory.

Responsibilities

Client Service

• Communicate with clients and their advisors regularly. Provide timely and thorough response.
• Attend client meetings, document issues discussed and coordinate follow up.
• Oversee preparation of client meeting materials. Create custom reports proactively and as requested.
• Document client information and communications in Salesforce.

Account Administration

• Oversee account opening and closing procedures and review related documents.
• Oversee account transactions and reporting.
• Review and be comfortable with client wills, trusts and governing documents and their application to client account administration. Establish necessary automated reminders and follow through.
• Coordinate with Bessemer fiduciary counsel as needed to ensure administration is in accordance with governing documents.
• Prepare Annual Relationship Reviews and assure that all accounts comply with all regulatory requirements.

Investment Management

• Assist the Senior Client Advisor in investment management activities including implementing investment objectives, rebalancing accounts, executing trades, monitoring asset allocation and investment performance, and overseeing investment transition.
• Monitor daily internal reports and work with account team to resolve any issues, such as overdrafts.
• Coordinate client requests for funds including regular disbursements.
• Prepare asset allocation simulation modeling.

Trust Administration

• Prepare initial and annual trust reviews and requests for all discretionary distributions from trusts and for all special investments in trust.
• Make required distributions from trusts and foundations.
• Coordinate annual unitrust payments and private foundation grant payments with tax department.
• Process gifts to charity and family. Prepare and send Crummey letters as appropriate.
• Coordinate with tax department (or clients outside tax preparers) on reporting gifts to, and use of GST exemption on gift tax returns for, irrevocable trusts.
• Prepare reports to Trust Builder for irrevocable insurance trusts (ILITs), make transfers to ILITs as required and pay life insurance premiums.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and ideally 8+ years of related business experience. Masters preferred.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork qualities.
• Ability to organize, complete multiple tasks within deadlines and complete accuracy.
• Series 7, Series 63 license desired with two years of Cannon Trust School or equivalent. CTFA, CFP or CFA is a plus.
• Ideally, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Salesforce.