Senior Financial Advisor

Lead Advisor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Advisor is a wealth management recruiting and consulting firm. This role is for one of our clients a fast growing RIA in New York City.

We are seeking an experienced wealth management professional to join our team as a Director. In this role, you will lead key client relationships, manage strategic aspects of our advisory practice, and serve as a bridge between clients and our investment and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of wealth management or investment advisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of advisory operations (account management, custodial platforms, proposal generation).

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead key client relationships by providing comprehensive investment guidance, portfolio analysis, trade execution, and account maintenance
• Conduct regular client meetings to provide comprehensive investment guidance, performance reviews, and strategic recommendations
• Develop and implement customized financial strategies and investment plans tailored to client objectives
• Identify client needs, anticipate market opportunities, and proactively communicate portfolio recommendations
• Participate in client meetings to provide investment guidance, occasionally meeting with clients independently
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client servicing needs
• Research and resolve client inquiries, manage followup communication, and conduct quarterly performance reviews

Skills

Wealth management

Client relationships

Investment advisory

Portfolio analysis

Trade execution

Account maintenance

Tools

Wealthbox CRM

Fidelity Custodial Platform

Schwab Institutional

Job description

Lead Advisor is a wealth management recruiting and consulting firm. This role is for one of our clients a fast growing RIA in New York City.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced wealth management professional to join our team as a Director. In this role, you will lead key client relationships, manage strategic aspects of our advisory practice, and serve as a bridge between clients and our investment and operations teams. This position is ideal for individuals with a proven track record of managing sophisticated client portfolios.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and lead key client relationships by providing comprehensive investment guidance, portfolio analysis, trade execution, and account maintenance
• Conduct regular client meetings to provide comprehensive investment guidance, performance reviews, and strategic recommendations
• Develop and implement customized financial strategies and investment plans tailored to client objectives
• Identify client needs, anticipate market opportunities, and proactively communicate portfolio recommendations
• Participate in client meetings to provide investment guidance, occasionally meeting with clients independently
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client servicing needs
• Research and resolve client inquiries, manage followup communication, and conduct quarterly performance reviews

Qualifications

• 7 – 10+ years of wealth management or investment advisory experience
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to anticipate client needs
• Comprehensive knowledge of advisory operations (account management, custodial platforms, proposal generation)
• Proven relationship-building and interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues, and external partners
• Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment
• Experience with Wealthbox CRM is a plus
• Strong investment knowledge with exposure to alternative assets
• Experience with Fidelity Investments or Schwab Institutional custodial platform is a plus