Financial Planner & Investment Advisor – USA

Prestige IFA Jobs; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige IFA Jobs represents an established international wealth management group seeking an experienced Financial Planner & Investment Adviser to join its US Houston, Texas advisory team. This role focuses on integrating US-based planning with international assets for high-net-worth clients.

The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive financial planning and investment advice, manage relationships, and work with internal specialists to ensure regulatory compliance while serving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in wealth management, financial advice, investment management or private banking.
• Series 65 or 66 FINRA qualification.
• Strong knowledge of financial products and investment strategies.
• Experience with international or cross-border clients/assets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, business owners and expatriate clients.
• Deliver comprehensive financial planning and investment advice tailored to individual client objectives.
• Develop goal-based financial plans incorporating investments, tax planning, estate planning and portfolio management.
• Analyse and incorporate international assets into clients' overall financial strategies.
• Develop appropriate investment strategies based on each client's objectives, time horizon, tax position and risk tolerance.
• Work with established investment research and model portfolio strategies to support client outcomes.
• Monitor financial markets, economic developments and investment opportunities.
• Conduct regular reviews and ensure client strategies remain appropriate as circumstances change.
• Collaborate with internal specialists, including tax advisers, estate planners and portfolio management teams.
• Maintain full compliance with SEC requirements and other applicable regulatory standards.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Financial planning knowledge

Investment advisory

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-border wealth management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related discipline

Tools

Series 65/66 qualification

Job description

Prestige IFA Jobs is delighted to be representing our client, an established international wealth management group, in the search for an experienced Financial Planner & Investment Adviser to join its US Houston, Texas advisory team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced financial adviser or wealth management professional with a strong understanding of the US financial planning environment and an interest in working with internationally connected and high-net-worth clients.

About the Role

Our client is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) providing holistic financial planning and investment management services to clients in the United States and internationally.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong client relationships while delivering comprehensive financial planning and investment advice.

A key element of the role is the ability to integrate US-based financial planning with clients' international assets and circumstances, ensuring that financial strategies are cohesive, practical and appropriately structured.

The role will involve working with a broad range of US financial products and accounts, including 401(k)s, IRAs, HSAs and 529 plans, alongside investment portfolios and wider wealth-planning requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, business owners and expatriate clients
• Deliver comprehensive financial planning and investment advice tailored to individual client objectives
• Develop goal-based financial plans incorporating investments, tax planning, estate planning and portfolio management
• Analyse and incorporate international assets into clients' overall financial strategies
• Develop appropriate investment strategies based on each client's objectives, time horizon, tax position and risk tolerance
• Work with established investment research and model portfolio strategies to support client outcomes
• Monitor financial markets, economic developments and investment opportunities
• Conduct regular reviews and ensure client strategies remain appropriate as circumstances change
• Collaborate with internal specialists, including tax advisers, estate planners and portfolio management teams
• Maintain full compliance with SEC requirements and other applicable regulatory standards

Candidate Profile

Our client is looking for an experienced financial planning or wealth management professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent client relationship skills.

Ideally, candidates will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or a related discipline
• 3-5 years' experience in wealth management, financial advice, investment management or private banking
• Series 65, Series 66 or equivalent FINRA qualification
• Strong knowledge of financial products and investment strategies
• A good understanding of tax and estate planning
• Experience with portfolio management, asset allocation and risk management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with financial planning and investment technology
• The ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple client relationships and portfolios

Experience working with international or cross-border clients and assets would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established international wealth management group
• A hybrid working environment in the USA
• Exposure to high-net-worth individuals, business owners and internationally connected clients
• The opportunity to work within a genuinely cross-border wealth management environment
• Access to innovative wealth management technology, including the company's proprietary platform
• Dedicated operational and training support
• Marketing support to help advisers develop and grow their business
• Ongoing professional development and access to further qualifications
• A collaborative environment with access to specialists across wealth planning, tax, estate planning and portfolio management
• A competitive remuneration and benefits package

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced US adviser to join a business where international wealth management is a core part of the proposition. UK-recognised financial advisory qualifications (DipPFS, CISI Level 4, CFP or equivalent).