Wealth Advisor

Gilder Search Group; Cheshire (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401K contributions

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Cheshire, CT is seeking a Wealth Advisor to manage existing client relationships and build new connections. The role is full-time with a hybrid schedule (1 day remote per week) and offers a competitive compensation package.

You will work with the lead advisor to develop financial plans, assess risk, and coordinate estate and tax considerations, while aligning client goals with firm strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the financial services industry and in wealth advisory
• Series 7 and Series 66 required
• CFP preferred or pursuing CFP Certification
• Insurance licenses preferred
• Experience with mutual funds, stocks, bonds, insurances and annuities
• Proficiency with MS Office and financial planning tools

Responsibilities

• Retain existing client relationships and develop new connections
• Develop, present and monitor financial planning recommendations
• Analyze clients' income and asset positions annually
• Recommend plans and products to help clients achieve goals
• Ensure compliance with FINRA/SEC requirements
• Collaborate with in-house professionals and strategic partners
• Work with Client Service Manager for scheduling and administration
• Participate on the firm’s investment committee as appropriate

Skills

Proactive attitude

Owner's mindset

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Responsive to client questions

Written communication

Big-picture thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

CFP preferred or pursuing CFP

MBA/CPA optional

Tools

Pershing processes

MS Office Suite

MoneyGuidePro

Albridge

Morningstar Advisor

Job description

Job title: Wealth Advisor

Location: Cheshire, CT

Status: Full Time; hybrid (1 day a week WFH)

Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000 (base salary) + 25% Bonus (based on performance)

As a family business, we treat every client like our own, prioritizing their best interests and guiding them toward their unique goals-and a secure financial future-with transparency, trust, and expertise.

Our mission is to enable individuals and families to transform their financial resources into opportunities for a secure and fulfilling life.

Sound appealing? We are expanding our excellent team with people who share our vision and want to add value to our clients. We would like you to think of how we can do things better, make an impact, and continue to grow. This is an exciting opportunity to welcome aWealth Advisor to the team who will support the firm's lead advisor. The Wealth Advisor is responsible for the retention of existing client relationships as well as the development of new client connections.

The Wealth Advisor role is a full-time, salaried position that offers a competitive benefits package, including annual profit sharing, 401K contributions, and a flexible, family-first approach to work-life balance.

The attributes that we are looking for in a teammate include:

• A proactive, results-driven and client-centric attitude.
• An "owner's mindset" where the success of the firm and individual success is one and-the-same.
• Natural self-starter with strong sense of time management and task prioritization.
• Keen attention to detail.
• A true team player who will collaborate closely with others to ensure optimal outcomes every time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Humility and quick responsiveness toward client questions.
• Superior writing skills for all forms of internal and client-facing communication.
• A long view of the opportunities presented by the firm and the industry overall.

As a Wealth Advisor you can expect to:

• Help individuals meet their unique financial needs and objectives on an ongoing basis with particular emphasis on risk tolerance, risk management, estate planning, and taxes.
• Establish and define the client-planner relationship.
• Develop, present and monitor financial planning recommendations and/or alternatives.
• Analyze the income and asset situation of clients annually to review and update the financial situation.
• Recommend plans and products to help clients achieve their goals; identify appropriate investment and insurance solutions; estate issues; tax considerations; retirement planning or personal planning objectives.
• Comply with all FINRA/SEC/Cetera compliance regulations.
• Develop and sustain relationships with other in-house professionals and strategic alliances.
• Have a dedicated Client Service Manager to assist you with scheduling appointments, administration and day to day maintenance.
• Maintain client cost basis information in coordination with the investment committee.
• Work with clients to continually evaluate the objectives and risks of clients' personal financial plans.
• Remain current on industry developments, service, and product enhancements.
• Participate on the firm's investment committee, as appropriate.

Qualifications for this role include:

• B.A or B.S. in Business; advanced degree/designation, a plus (e.g. MBA, CFP, CPA, etc.)
• Series 7 and Series 66 required
• 5+ years in the financial services industry and in the role
• CFP, preferred (or prior enrollment or willingness to enroll in CFP Certification Program)
• Insurance licenses preferred
• Experience working with Pershing processes and forms, a plus
• Excellent knowledge and communication of products such as mutual funds, stocks, bonds, insurances, and annuities
• Able to identify estate planning issues
• Proficiency with computer programs, including MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, MoneyGuidePro, Albridge, and Morningstar Advisor.

We welcome a diverse pool of applicants from various backgrounds.

We look forward to meeting you!