Financial Advisor

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Charlotte, NC seeks a client advisory professional to build trusted relationships, understand clients' financial goals and risk tolerance, and develop tailored investment strategies for long-term success.

You will educate clients on Vanguard funds and services, collaborate with sales and internal teams, and deliver a high-quality experience while maintaining records and complying with regulations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of advisory or paraplanner experience.
• Undergraduate degree required; preferred.
• SIE and Series 65 or 66 licenses required prior to start.
• SIE, Series 7 and 66 licenses determined by Compliance based on role requirements.
• CFP certification preferred, with corporate program support to pursue designation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships to understand financial goals, needs, priorities, risk tolerance, and individual circumstances.
• Provide tailored financial advice and guidance based on clients' needs, developing investment strategies for long-term financial success.
• Educate clients on Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles to help informed decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor and behavioral coach, guiding clients through decisions and keeping them focused on goals.
• Partner with sales and internal teams to onboard clients into advisory services for a seamless experience.
• Deliver a high-quality client experience through personalized interactions, proactive engagement, and timely follow-through.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial planning

Advisory experience

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree

SIE license

Series 7/66 licenses

CFP certification preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through meaningful conversations to understand each client's financial goals, needs, priorities, risk tolerance, and individual circumstances.
• Provide tailored financial advice and guidance based on each client's unique needs, developing investment strategies that support their goals and long-term financial success.
• Deliver financial advice and portfolio guidance while educating clients on relevant Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles to help them make informed financial decisions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and behavioral coach, helping clients navigate financial decisions, stay focused on their goals, and take meaningful action.
• Partner with sales representatives and other internal teams to transition and onboard clients into advice services and deliver a seamless client experience.
• Deliver a high-quality client experience through personalized interactions, proactive engagement, digital capabilities, and timely follow-through on commitments.
• Maintain accurate client records and follow applicable Vanguard policies, investment methodologies, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Apply technology effectively to support virtual client interactions, financial planning discussions, and efficient execution of daily responsibilities.
• Build and maintain knowledge of financial planning, capital markets, investment products, and industry developments to strengthen the advice and guidance provided to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while continuing to develop financial planning and advisory expertise.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in advisory or paraplanner roles.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Undergraduate degree is preferred.
• SIE and Series 65 or 66 licenses required prior to start.
• This job requires the SIE, Series 7, and 66 regulatory licenses and/or registrations (e.g., FINRA, state, SFC). These will be determined by Compliance based on role specific requirements and responsibilities.
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification preferred, with a commitment to pursue the designation. We offer a corporate CFP® program to support crew in acquiring the certification.

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.