Client-Focused Financial Advisor (Hybrid)

The Vanguard Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Vanguard Group is seeking an early-career financial advisor/paraplanner in a hybrid role. You will cultivate trusted client relationships, assess goals, risk tolerance, and circumstances to deliver tailored financial advice and strategies.

Expect collaboration with sales and internal teams to onboard clients into advice services. You will educate clients on Vanguard funds and investment principles while maintaining compliant, high-quality client records and utilizing advanced planning tools.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of advisory or paraplanner experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent; degree preferred.
• SIE and Series 65 or 66 licenses required before start; compliance-driven role.
• CFP certification preferred; corporate CFP program support available.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through conversations to understand goals, needs, risk tolerance, and circumstances.
• Provide tailored financial advice and guidance, developing investment strategies to support client goals and long‑term financial success.
• Educate clients on Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles to help informed decisions.
• Collaborate with sales reps and internal teams to onboard clients into Vanguard advice services and ensure a seamless experience.
• Maintain accurate client records and comply with policies, methodologies, regulatory requirements, and standards.

Skills

Financial advisory

Client relationship management

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

CRM software

Financial planning tools

Job description

The Vanguard Group is seeking an early-career financial advisor/paraplanner in a hybrid role. You will cultivate trusted client relationships, assess goals, risk tolerance, and circumstances to deliver tailored financial advice and strategies.

Expect collaboration with sales and internal teams to onboard clients into advice services. You will educate clients on Vanguard funds and investment principles while maintaining compliant, high-quality client records and utilizing advanced planning tools.