Senior Wealth Strategy Architect

Waldron Private Wealth; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Waldron Private Wealth in Detroit seeks a Wealth Advisory Strategist to execute its financial planning process, including analysis, client deliverables, and technical planning topics. You will manage client engagements, develop investment ideas, and coordinate with families and professionals to deliver holistic advice across tax, estate, and cash flow planning.

Ideal candidates hold CFP or CFA or CPA and have 3+ years in wealth management serving high-net-worth families; a master’s degree is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) total years of wealth management and investment related experience; six (6) years preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience working with High Net Worth (HNW) client families required.
• Passed CFP®, CFA (Level II), CPA, JD or another approved advanced credential required.
• Investment Adviser Representative registration eligibility required within 3 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for and manage the internal activities and execution of all aspects of the Waldron financial planning process for clients with combined annual revenue of $2MM to $8MM who are assigned to their team.
• Perform assigned client-related duties including, reviewing and analyzing reports and presentations which encompass all aspects of a client’s financial picture, including investment duties.
• Run internal GAP process for assigned prospective clients to prepare the closing team to demonstrate Waldron’s unique value add including, but not limited to, oversight of all related deliverables.
• Generate new planning and investment ideas and strategies and apply them to current and prospective client situations focusing on income tax, estate planning, risk analysis, cash flow needs, and other related topics.
• Proactively identify client and prospect needs without direct assignment by Leadership.
• Manage and develop relationships with client key stakeholders (e.g. family office, attorneys, accountants, etc.)
• Direct and aid in the daily operations of the team, monitoring performance, ensuring efficiency, and providing guidance and support to ensure success.
• Develop more skills and responsibilities to play the Service Advisor role on more complex client relationships and potentially develop more skills and responsibilities to lead client relationships.
• Coordinate and collaborate with all Firm departments to develop a holistic plan for client engagements. Provide top level concierge service to existing clients.
• May attend and participate in client meetings; review all meeting notes and make necessary updates in applicable systems.

Skills

Wealth management

Investment analysis

Client relationship management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Master's degree in finance or related field (preferred)

Job description

Waldron Private Wealth in Detroit seeks a Wealth Advisory Strategist to execute its financial planning process, including analysis, client deliverables, and technical planning topics. You will manage client engagements, develop investment ideas, and coordinate with families and professionals to deliver holistic advice across tax, estate, and cash flow planning.

Ideal candidates hold CFP or CFA or CPA and have 3+ years in wealth management serving high-net-worth families; a master’s degree is