Financial Advisor

Grimes & Company; Westborough, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Grimes & Company Wealth Management is expanding its advisory team and seeking an experienced Financial Advisor to serve high-net-worth clients across the country. The role focuses on developing long-term relationships, delivering comprehensive financial planning, and guiding investment decisions with fiduciary care.

You will work independently while collaborating with internal specialists and the broader advisory team, leveraging your industry experience to provide premier client service in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in wealth management or related field.
• CFP designation strongly preferred; Series 65 license required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships by understanding goals, risk tolerance, and circumstances.
• Lead advisor for new and existing clients, delivering planning and investment guidance.
• Develop and update comprehensive financial plans including retirement, estate, and wealth transfer strategies.
• Coordinate with Portfolio Managers and internal specialists to deliver integrated wealth management solutions.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships, cultivate referrals, and grow the client base.

Skills

Client relationships

Financial planning

Communication

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Grimes & Company Wealth Management is an independent Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm serving high-net-worth individuals and families across the country. Recently recognized as one of the 2025 Best RIAs to Work For, we are continuing to grow and are seeking an experienced Financial Advisor to join our collaborative advisory team.

About the Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Financial Advisor to serve as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals and families, develop and deepen long-term client relationships, and provide comprehensive financial planning and investment guidance. The successful candidate will bring significant industry experience and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with internal specialists and the broader advisory team.

If you are passionate about comprehensive financial planning, relationship management, and helping clients navigate complex financial decisions, we would love to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships by understanding clients' goals, financial priorities, risk tolerance, and evolving circumstances, while delivering thoughtful advice aligned with their long-term objectives.
• Serve as lead advisor to new and existing clients, providing a high level of service and acting as a primary point of contact for ongoing planning and investment needs.
• Conduct client discovery meetings and gather information on income, expenses, insurance, tax considerations, estate plans, financial objectives, and other relevant factors needed to develop and maintain comprehensive financial plans.
• Develop, implement, and update comprehensive financial plans, including retirement planning, investment management, estate and wealth transfer considerations, and other strategies designed to help clients achieve their goals.
• Consult with clients on asset allocation and investment strategies as their goals, circumstances, and market conditions evolve, and maintain Investment Policy Statements and related planning documentation.
• Partner closely with Portfolio Managers and internal specialists across investments, retirement planning, insurance, tax, estate planning, and other areas to deliver coordinated wealth management solutions and exceptional client service.
• Proactively identify opportunities to deepen existing relationships, cultivate referrals, network within the community, and develop new client opportunities that contribute to the continued growth of the firm.
• Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and confidently through regular client meetings, phone calls, email, presentations, and other appropriate channels.
• Stay informed on market trends, economic developments, tax considerations, and regulatory changes, and communicate relevant information to clients while maintaining the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility and compliance.
• Complete required compliance activities, respond to the Chief Compliance Officer and other compliance personnel as requested, and follow all firm policies and procedures.
• Participate in Requests for Proposal and other business development activities, including opportunities involving retirement plans, endowments, or other institutional relationships, as appropriate.
• Maintain a high level of organization, follow-up, and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited travel may be required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of relevant experience as an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR), Financial Advisor, or in a comparable wealth management role
• CFP® designation strongly preferred
• Series 65 license required or ability to obtain within the required timeframe
• Extensive experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families and delivering fiduciary-level advice
• Strong understanding of comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, and wealth strategy
• Experience with estate planning, trusts, and/or tax planning is strongly preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal specialists while independently managing client relationships and responsibilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, organization, and follow-up skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills and a genuine desire to help clients achieve their financial goals
• Resourceful, self-motivated, and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment

Why Advisors Join Grimes & Company

• Client-first fiduciary culture
• Collaborative team environment with dedicated internal specialists
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated, high-net-worth clients
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Strong operational and planning support
• Career growth opportunities within a nationally recognized RIA
• Firm culture that values professionalism, teamwork, and long-term client relationships

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation with bonus potential, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Flexible hybrid work schedule

Salary Range: $110,000 – $200,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

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