Manager, Advisory Leadership Team

Focus Partners Wealth; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking a Manager, Advisory Leadership Team in West Hartford, CT. Hybrid role with three days in office per week and two remote days. Lead and develop Associate Wealth Advisors, drive key initiatives, and ensure high client service standards.

You will collaborate with firm leadership to implement best practices, manage performance, and steer advisory team staffing and OKRs. Opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in a relevant advisory role.
• Proficient in client management systems and related technologies.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussions and goal setting with AWAs.
• Establish regular communication forums within the team.
• Partner with Directors to implement best practices and firm rollouts.
• Drive planning and service harmonization with client experience goals.
• Coach and mentor AWAs to support OKRs and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFP/CPA recommended

Tools

CRM software

Job description

## Manager, Advisory Leadership TeamApply: Partially Remote: West Hartford, Connecticut: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100577**Job Description Summary:**The Manager, Advisory Leadership Team, leads and develops Associate Wealth Advisors (AWAs) while driving execution of key business strategies and ensuring alignment with Focus Partners Wealth's financial planning and client experience standards. This role oversees coaching, performance management, hiring, training, and career development, while promoting best practices, operational efficiency, and consistent client service across advisory teams. Working closely with firm leadership and divisional leadership, the Manager ensures advisory teams have the tools, resources, and support needed to achieve business goals. The role also serves as a key communicator for strategic initiatives and change management. Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader.**Job Description:****Primary Responsibilities*** Facilitate discussions, reviews, and collaborative goal setting with Associate Wealth Advisors, fostering accountability for both individual and team objectives.* Establish ongoing communication forums with the members of their team.* Partner with other departments and Director to ensure implementation of best practices and new firm rollouts.* Drive planning and service harmonization in alignment with stated advisory team client experience objectives.* Ensure efficient use of financial planning tools and resources.* Foster a culture of accountability aligned with the firm’s mission and values.* Advocate for advisors and give voice and context to their diverse perspectives and experiences within the firm.* Collaborate with the Director to determine and guide advisory team business plans and staffing.* Coach and mentor Associate Wealth Advisors with timely and thoughtful feedback and guidance.* Responsibility in assisting the firm to achieve its OKRs.* Promote strong compliance practices.* Promote a smooth working relationship with Associate Wealth Advisors and Client Relationship Specialists to support overall team effectiveness.* Maintain established communication channels with the Director to report progress and resolve issues.* Participate in committees and/or projects as requested by the Advisory Leadership Team* Take a leading role in operational projects ensuring advisors are represented, and a strong feedback loop is established.* Function as a collaborative, results-oriented member of the Advisory Leadership Team* Travel: Approximately 25%, with the possibility of additional travel depending on business needs. **Basic Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree* Advanced credentials such as CFP, CFP or CPA recommended but not required.* 5+ years of work experience preferred in a relevant position.* Proficient in the use and best practices of client management systems and related technologies* Strong leadership and emotional intelligence to work well with a variety of personalities.* Enthusiastic, quick, and ongoing learner* Proficient multitasking, prioritization, attention to detail, and organizational skills* Effective listening and people skills* Collaborator with a desire to help others.* Creative and strong critical thinking skills* Ability to work independently and collaboratively. This position is an exemptposition. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $135,000 - $155,000base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education. Focus Partners is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, Focus Partners supports clients at every stage of life, helping them manage their financial future. Focus Partners uses research-backed investment strategies to create custom-built portfolios and delivers personalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states. Focus Partners is part of Focus, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. To learn more about Focus, visit focuspartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn. Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn. **EEO Statement**: Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law. Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]