Senior Wealth Advisor

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Wealth Advisor to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will develop customized strategies for Ultra High Net Worth clients, ensuring their financial goals are met with precision. You will leverage your extensive advisory experience and knowledge of investment strategies to provide exceptional client service. This innovative firm promotes a collaborative work environment, encouraging continuous professional development and teamwork. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the financial sector, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of advisory experience in financial planning.
• Proven experience managing a book of business with client satisfaction.
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Onboard clients and manage a book of business with high-profile clients.
• Provide financial planning solutions using Vanguard's investment methodology.
• Collaborate with internal resources to meet client needs.

Skills

Financial Planning

Client Relationship Management

Investment Strategies

Trust and Estate Planning

Communication Skills

Education

CFP designation

CFA certification

CPA certification

Job description

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At Vanguard, we're different by design. Since our founding in 1975, we set out to take a stand for our investors. To create a company that puts them at the center of what we do and inspire our crew to work on their behalf. Simply put—at Vanguard, we don't just have a mission. We're on a mission, and we want you to be a part of it!

As a Senior Wealth Advisor within Vanguard's Advice and Wealth Management division, you will develop tailored strategies that will help our Ultra High Net Worth clients achieve their unique financial goals. You will provide advice using ongoing portfolio management solutions targeting clients and prospects with portfolios of $5-15M in investable assets using Vanguard products and the fullest expression of our wealth management offer.

Responsibilities

Senior Wealth Advisors onboard clients and manage a book of business which can include high-profile, and influential individuals and families. By communicating Vanguard’s investment philosophy and making recommendations that consider client suitability, risk tolerance, appropriate saving/spending strategies, Senior Wealth Advisors give our clients the best chance for investment success by providing financial planning solutions using our time-tested research and investment methodology.

Senior Wealth Advisors work in a collaborative team environment, partnering with internal resources to serve client needs and goals related to investment advice, tax strategies, legacy & estate planning, philanthropic giving, and corporate trust services. They also manage trusts, both as an investment manager and when Vanguard serves as corporate trustee, in partnership with internal Trust Administrators

As experts in the advice space, Senior Wealth Advisors continually promote continuous professional development by maintaining an advanced understanding of financial planning, capital markets and the financial industry and are willing to coach and support their peers.

Qualifications

• CFP designation required. Additional certifications such as the CFA, CTFA or CPA preferred.
• This job requires a Series 7, 63 or 66 regulatory license and/or registration (e.g. FINRA, state, SFC) as well as the SIE or ability to acquire once in the role. These will be determined by Compliance based on role-specific duties.
• Seven+ years of advisory experience specifically in financial planning, book of business management and relationship management.
• Proven experience managing a book of business with a track record of client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Experience applying trust and estate planning knowledge to help preserve client’s wealth.
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, investment strategies, and industry regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong executive presence when interacting with clients and representing Vanguard at conferences and/or client visits
  
  
  

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about you!

Considerations

• Occasional travel may be required to Vanguard clients, sites, or local/national professional conferences.
• Relocation is available to those who qualify.
• This role follows a hybrid working model. We are in the office Tuesday-Thursday and work remotely Monday & Friday.
  
  
  

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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