Wealth Advisor

Vanguard; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Partnership Plan

Merit-Based Salary Increases

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Wealth Advisors to join our teams in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arizona & Texas. This role involves onboarding clients, managing a diverse book of business, and offering financial planning solutions aligned with our research and investment approach.

The position emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and a hybrid work model with in-office and remote days. Travel to client meetings and conferences may be required.

Qualifications

• CFP designation required.
• Series 7/63/66 or equivalent registrations required by Compliance.
• 5+ years of financial advice, financial planning, book of business management and relationship management.
• Experience applying trust and estate planning knowledge to preserve client wealth.
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, investment strategies, and industry regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Onboard clients and manage a book of business including high-profile individuals and families.
• Provide financial planning solutions using Vanguard's research and investment methodology while communicating investment philosophy.
• Collaborate with internal resources to serve client needs related to investment advice, tax strategies, legacy/estate planning, philanthropy, and corporate trust services.
• Coach and support peers; promote ongoing professional development and industry knowledge.
• Represent Vanguard at conferences and client visits with strong communication.

Skills

CFP designation

Series 7/63/66 licensure

5+ years financial advice

Trust & estate planning

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Job description

Are you a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with a passion for transforming lives through expert financial guidance? Vanguard is seeking Wealth Advisors to join our teams in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arizona & Texas! This is your opportunity to thrive with competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and a culture of inclusivity and support. Elevate your career and make a lasting impact with a leader in the financial industry!

Responsibilities

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, Wealth Advisors give our clients the best chance for investment success by providing financial planning solutions using our time-tested research and investment methodology.

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, Wealth Advisors 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.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy a balance between your professional and personal life while making a meaningful impact on our clients' financial well-being.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from a workplace that prioritizes your professional development.
• Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is given a chance to succeed.

Compensation and Benefits

At Vanguard, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the impact of your contributions. Beyond your competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, health, and overall well-being.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://www.vanguardjobs.com/benefits-rewards/

• Performance Bonus: We reward your hard work and dedication with opportunities for performance bonuses.
• Partnership Plan: Our Partnership Plan is an annual cash award tied to our collective company performance and client outcomes. When we succeed together, we all share in the rewards.
• Merit-Based Salary Increases: Your achievements and contributions are recognized through merit-based salary increases.

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.
• 5+ years of financial advice, financial planning, book of business management and relationship management.
• 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

Considerations

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 cult