Lead Advisor

Squarely LLC; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Squarely LLC in California is seeking a Lead Advisor to take ownership of an established client base (~1,000 households, $300M AUM). You will be the primary advisor, with no cold prospecting, focusing on deepening relationships through planning, reviews, and trust.

Compensation includes a true base salary plus a bonus tied to client retention and service quality. You will coordinate with specialists as needed, lead client meetings, and ensure accurate CRM records and compliance within a defined

Qualifications

• Experience building and deepening client relationships in wealth management.
• Ability to manage a large book efficiently without sacrificing service quality.
• Comfortable coordinating with specialists and teams to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisor for a book of ~1,000 households and $300M AUM.
• Re-engage product-based relationships and deepen planning-led advisement.
• Conduct structured reviews to assess client needs and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate with specialists or senior advisors when deeper expertise is required.
• Lead client reviews and planning conversations, and own post-meeting follow-up.

Skills

Relationship management

Strong communication

Organization & follow-through

Job description

Our client is a growing California wealth management firm serving individuals, families, and business owners. They focus on disciplined advice, thoughtful planning, and long-term relationships. They are scaling deliberately, refining their service model, adding technology, and preparing for growth through acquisitions, so every client gets the right level of attention.

About the Role

This is a Lead Advisor role with full ownership of an established client base of about 1,000 households and $300M in assets. You are the primary advisor on these relationships. This is not a support or associate position. This is not a business development role. There’s no cold prospecting, no new-asset quota, and no requirement to build a book from scratch. Your growth comes from deepening the relationships you’re handed. The core of the job is deepening relationships with existing clients, many of whom hold A-share mutual fund positions. You’ll turn transactional, product-based relationships into ongoing advisory relationships built on planning, regular reviews, and trust. You are paid a true base salary, not a draw against production, plus a bonus tied to client retention, service quality, and growth within your existing book.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead advisor for an assigned book of about 1,000 households and $300M AUM
• Re-engage clients whose relationships have been mostly product-based, many holding A-share mutual funds, and build ongoing planning‑led relationships
• Find out what clients actually need through structured reviews, and recommend solutions that fit their situation and best interests
• Bring in specialists or senior advisors when a client’s situation calls for deeper expertise

Lead Client Meetings and Ongoing Service

• Prepare for and lead client reviews, planning conversations, and check‑ins
• Explain recommendations clearly and confidently in plain language
• Own follow‑up after meetings and coordinate with operations
• Retain clients and deliver consistent, proactive service across a high‑volume book

Planning and Investment Follow‑Through

• Implement and maintain financial plans and investment strategies
• Coordinate account changes and documentation with operations
• Track progress on recommendations and follow through

Process and Documentation

• Keep accurate, timely CRM records for every client interaction
• Work within established workflows, service standards, and compliance requirements
• Raise issues early instead of reacting after problems arise

What Success Looks Like

• Clients who held only products now have an advisor they know and trust
• Retention stays strong across the book
• Relationships deepen through planning, reviews, and recommendations that fit each client
• Meetings, follow‑ups, and documentation are completed accurately and on time
• Revenue grows within the existing client base without compromising service

Qualifications

• Active Series 7 and 66 (or equivalent)
• Prior experience as a financial advisor or relationship manager in wealth management
• A track record of deepening and retaining existing client relationships
• Experience working with clients who hold commission‑based products, A-share mutual funds in particular
• Ability to manage a large book efficiently without sacrificing quality
• Strong communication skills and professional presence
• Organized and accountable, with strong follow-through
• Comfortable working within a defined service model and collaborative team

Required Skills

• Ability to manage a large book efficiently without sacrificing quality
• Strong communication skills and professional presence
• Organized and accountable, with strong follow-through
• Comfortable working within a defined service model and collaborative team

Pay range and compensation package

• Base salary: $120000+ (true salary, not a draw)
• Bonus: performance‑based, tied to retention, service, and growth within the existing book
• 401(k): employer match plus an additional employer contribution
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited Paid time off
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm, Friday 8:30am–1:00pm (Pacific)