Wealth Advisor

Waverly Advisors, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Twelve paid holidays

Birthday week off

Flexible paid time off policy

Paid sabbatical after seven years

Job summary

Waverly Advisors, LLC is seeking a Wealth Advisor to serve high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment guidance. The role focuses on deepening client relationships, delivering personalized advice, and driving new business opportunities within a collaborative team.

The Wealth Advisor partners with our investment team to integrate planning with portfolios, while maintaining exceptional client service and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in financial services with demonstrated ability to develop and manage client relationships and grow new business.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• CFP designation strongly preferred; Series 65 or CFA required.

Responsibilities

• Builds a strong understanding of clients’ needs, investment philosophy, tax and estate planning considerations.
• Develop and manage existing client relationships with ongoing contact and communications.
• Actively participate in new business development and networking opportunities.
• Implement financial plans including coordination of estate, insurance, and tax strategies.
• Collaborate with investment team to align investment strategies with planning objectives.
• Maintain compliance with firm policies and SEC regulations.
• Travel periodically to client meetings and events.

Skills

Client relationship management

Networking

Leadership

Coaching

Active listening

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CFP designation

Series 65

CFA

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. Wearen’tyour typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart byactually livingand acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.

In this role,you’llbe challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hopeyou’llgrow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.

The Wealth Advisor is an essential part of the Waverly Advisorsteam, providingcomprehensive support to our high-net-worth clients. The Wealth Advisor serves as the firm’s primary point of contact for a select group of clients and is instrumental in introducing new business development opportunities to the firm. In this criticallyimportant role, you will manage client relationships,providesound financial planningadviceand counsel, and work closely with all members of the Waverly team to exceed client expectations. You will be expected to help grow Waverly’s business through the efficient use of your time with clients, prospective clients, centers of influence and community involvement, making an invaluable contribution to our firm.

A successful candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate with clients and team members, critical attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, an energetic and positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Organizational skills, resiliency, flexibility,promptnessand the ability toanticipateneeds are necessary in all tasks and responsibilities.

• Builds a strong understanding of Waverly’s investment philosophy and ongoing general market outlook, portfolio construction and management, goals-based financial planning, alongside estate,taxand philanthropic planning considerations.
• Develop and manage existing client relationships, including ongoing client contact and communications.
• Activelyparticipatein the development of new business and networking opportunities.
• Implement financial plans for clients including coordination of estate,insuranceand tax strategies.
• Work with the firm’s investment team to incorporate clients’ investment strategies with their planning objectives.
• Mustdemonstratea commitment to extraordinary client service through professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, and the effective use of available resources.
• Communicates to Waverly Client Service Associates and Investment Analysts to perform actions related to client accounts, money movements, and trading, includingutilizationof Waverly’s CRM to input related tasks.
• Monitors clients’ asset allocations,rebalancingofportfolios, and trade recommendations by working with our internal trading team.
• Adheres to Waverly policies tomaintaincompliance with SEC regulations.

Travel:

• Periodic travel to client meetings or events,occasionallyout-of-state.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in financial services withdemonstratedability to develop and manage existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• Ability to work in-office 4-5 days a week for the first 2 years of employment.
• A self-motivated, highlydrivenand entrepreneurial personality.
• Proven ability to network with prospective clients and centers of influence.
• Possess active listening and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate a client-first attitude.
• Act as a team player, with strong coaching and leadership skills.
• Desire to work successfully in an intimate, fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• CFPdesignationstronglypreferred.
• Series 65,CFP, or CFArequired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage to support your overallwell ‑ being.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match and profit sharing to help you invest in your future.
• Twelve paid holidays each year.
• An extra vacation day during your birthday week—so you cancelebrateyou!
• Responsible Time Off Policygivingflexibility without annual PTO limits, while balancing team responsibilities and business needs.
• Paid sabbatical program: Enjoy four consecutive weeks of paid time off after seven years of service.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Legal:

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.