Wealth Advisor Associate

Univest Financial Corp; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off 15 days

Short Term Disability

Holiday Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Wellness programs

Discounts on loan products

Professional development trainings

Job summary

Univest Financial Corp. in King of Prussia, PA, invites applications for a Wealth Advisor Associate. You will support a team of Wealth Advisors, monitor portfolios, and prepare client materials while pursuing securities licensing.

The role offers growth into client-facing advisory work within a collaborative wealth division. You will gain exposure to investment management, financial planning, and trust services, with ongoing professional development and licensing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, finance, psychology, or related field.
• Licenses required or ability to obtain within six months (Series 7/66/63/65 or PA Life/Accident/Health).
• Knowledge of financial markets and economic trends preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Wealth Advisors in business development and relationship management cycles.
• Monitor client portfolios for alignment with objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance.
• Prepare client materials, presentations, investment proposals, and review documents.
• Collaborate with operations, compliance, and client service to ensure accurate onboarding and policy adherence.
• Participate in client meetings, strategy sessions, and business development activities.
• Leverage Salesforce CRM to manage client relationships and pipeline activity.
• Work with Financial Planning to deepen knowledge of planning tools and processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Investment software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/psychology

Licenses: Series 7/66/63/65 or PA Life/Accident/Health licenses or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

Investment management software

Job description

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Univest Financial Corp

Wealth Advisor Associate

US-PA-King of Prussia

Job ID: 7013

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Girard Girard

Overview

Girard, a Wealth Division of Univest, is hiring a Wealth Advisor Associate to join our Souderton based team. This role built for an early-career professional who is eager to deepen their investment knowledge, earn required securities licensing, and grow into a client-facing advisor. In this position, you’ll support portfolio monitoring, prepare client-ready materials, and partner closely with our Wealth Advisors, Financial Planning, Operations, and Compliance teams to deliver a high-quality client experience and help uncover opportunities to deepen relationships.

Responsibilities

As a Wealth Advisor Associate at Girard, you will be part of a growing, collaborative wealth management team in which you will support our team of Wealth Advisors in all aspects of the business development and relationship management cycles. You will learn all aspects of our wealth management business including investment management, financial planning, trust services, and relationship management.

Develop a strong understanding of the firm’s investment philosophy and selection process; gain in-depth knowledge of the investment solutions we offer.

Monitor and review client portfolios to ensure alignment with investment objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Once appropriately licensed and trained, communicate with clients regularly to review portfolio updates and changes to their financial situation or investment goals.

Prepare client materials including presentations, investment proposals, and review documents.

Collaborate with internal teams (operations, compliance, and client service) to ensure accurate account onboarding and adherence to firm policies and industry regulations.

Participate in client meetings, strategy sessions, and business development activities.

Work closing with our Financial Planning team and fellow associates to gain a deeper knowledge of our financial planning tools and processes. Apply this knowledge to support the delivery of high-quality financial plans.

Leverage Salesforce CRM to manage client relationships, track interactions, and maintain accurate pipeline activity.

Responsible for compliance with laws and regulations that apply to this position, including the Univest Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, psychology, or related field

Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of financial markets, economics, along with a record of academic excellence and professional drive.

Series 7, 66, or 63/65 registrations and PA Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses OR ability to obtain within six months timeframe.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with all individuals within an organization to achieve common goals.

Proficiency for learning and using investment management and other related industry software.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients and internal partners.

Self-starter with the ability to set priorities, execute responsibilities, and exceed client expectations

Team oriented mindset and proactive work ethic.

Wage Range:

The salary for this position ranges from $60,000 to $70,000

Benefits Overview

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental and vision coverage (single or family; begins the first of the month following start date)
• Retirement Plan: Participation in 401(k) plan with up to a 3% employer match after 6 months of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days annually (prorated your first year)
• Short Term Disability: 12 weeks of sick time with a doctors note after 6 months of service
• Holiday Time Off: 11 paid holidays
• We offer company paid life insurance: as well as other supplemental insurances
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Wellness programs: including fitness club discounts and fitness tracker discounts/ annual reimbursement
• Discounts: on loan products
• Professional development trainings

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. Univest does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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