Investment Counselor – Wealthbuilder (Entry Level Financial Advisor Alternative)

Jobtome; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental and vision

50% 401(k) match

20 days PTO + 10 holidays

Family support programs

Hybrid work from home program (subject

In-office role

Job summary

Fisher Investments in Washington state is seeking an Investment Counselor – Wealthbuilder to help clients reach long‑term financial goals. You will begin by obtaining the Series 65 with hands‑on training from our team and work with a mentor to learn our technology and client service platforms.

This in‑office role offers a clear career path within the Private Client Group, with milestones to grow responsibilities and potential advancement to manage a roster of high‑net‑worth clients; compensation

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an Operational, Administrative, Client-Facing, or Finance setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Required to pass the Series 65; training and support provided.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team and serve clients at a team level while liaising between IPC and US clients.
• Review client asset allocations to ensure alignment with long-term goals.
• Educate clients on top-down portfolio strategy, investments, and market events.
• Manage client communications and coordinate requests with internal departments.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Financial services experience

Consultative approach

Series 65 readiness/training

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you interested in developing a career assisting clients reach their long-term financial goals? We are looking to develop our next generation of Investments Counselors at Fisher Investments through the Investment Counselor – Wealthbuilder role.

The Opportunity:

The Investment Counselor – Wealthbuilder opportunity is designed to prepare qualified candidates for a lifelong career in the financial services industry. Through our specialized training, Fisher Investments offers an elevated finance and capital markets education program building a foundation and understanding of our unique approach.

Your journey will begin by obtaining the Series 65, where you will receive hands‑on training from our dedicated training team. Once you have obtained the necessary license, the training doesn’t stop there. You will work directly with your assigned mentor to further develop an understanding of the technology and platforms we use and how we service our clients.

This role is a jumping off point to a licensed service role within our Private Client Group. As you progress, and hit important milestones within the first two years, the opportunity for additional responsibilities will grow including the potential to work your way up to our Premier Wealth Management team where you will manage your own roster of our high‑net‑worth clients.

The Day-to-Day:

• Work collaboratively with your team, serving clients at a team level while being the liaison between our Investment Policy Committee (IPC) and our US clients
• Connect with clients to review their asset allocation and ensure we are on the right track towards their long‑term financial goals
• Build trusting relationships with our clients and educate them on our top‑down portfolio strategy, their investments and important market events
• Respond and manage client communication while working directly with internal departments to fulfill client operational requests

Your Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in an Operational, Administrative, Client‑Facing, or Finance setting
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Required to pass the Series 65 (we provide robust training and support once you start)
• A thoughtful consultative approach with an emphasis on client focus

Compensation:

• $80,000 - $105,000 base salary per year in the state of WA. New hires should expect to start at the lower end of the range depending on experience.
• Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

Why Fisher Investments:

We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
• A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
• 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
• Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back‑up child, adult, and elder care
• This is an in‑office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.

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