Wealth Advisor (Book of Business) - WLA

Gaynor Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Wealth Advisor to join their team in West Los Angeles. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-net-worth clients, providing sophisticated financial planning and investment advice. With a focus on client relationships and business development, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sourcing new clients and managing a portable book of business. The firm values a collaborative culture and invests in its people, ensuring that advisors can thrive in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a meaningful impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Monthly fitness classes

Regular internal and networking events

401(k) Plan

Employer health savings account

Medical & vision insurance

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a client-facing role with high net worth individuals.
• Proven track record of developing business through traditional and digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and manage business development efforts.
• Advise clients in a conflict-free manner using cutting-edge technology.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Financial Planning

Compliance

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Financial Planning Software

CRM Systems

Job description

This Forbes Top 100 nationally ranked investment advisory firm with over 4.7B in AUM is growing! As the firm rapidly expands, they have some amazing career opportunities for self-motivated, team-oriented professionals.

They specialize in providing sophisticated financial planning and investment advice to high-net-worth families and love what they do. The firm has received numerous awards and they are regularly featured in Forbes, Barron’s, CNBC, and other top media outlets. They have also been named a Best Place to Work by Los Angeles Business Journal, Investment News, and Inc. multiple years in a row.

They are currently looking for a WEALTH ADVISOR (BOOK OF BUSINESS) to join their dynamic team in the West Los Angeles area (also looking in Long Island, Seattle, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Sausalito). The firm's platform offers multiple avenues of growth, which is why they are regularly recognized as one of the fastest growing organizations in California.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, seasoned Wealth Advisor who leads with planning and has experience working with HNW clients. They would lead in client relationships, need to be the “go-to” person for calls, manage the relationships, and must have exposure to financial planning. A BOOK OF BUSINESS IS PREFERRED or someone who has a PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF DEVELOPMENT RELATIONSHIPS. Must have experience sourcing new clients and doing their own business development. A CFP is preferred, but if the candidate has developed business, they will be fine without the CFP; however, this person must be very dynamic, have a proven BD record, be smart, and client service centric.

As an Advisor, you will be provided with:

• The opportunity to advise clients in a conflict-free, meaningful way
• Access to cutting edge technology and open architecture structure of services and products
• Professionally developed marketing and business development resources
• An opportunity to be mentored by experienced advisors as you begin to develop and cultivate your own client base

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Series 65 required
• CFP required or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• A portable book of business is required
• Proven track record of developing business successfully through traditional and digital channels
• 3+ years of industry experience in a client facing role working with high net worth individuals
• Strong compliance record
• Highly motivated, with an affinity towards a self-starting work environment, and a sense of humor

Most importantly, they are looking for an advisor who is ambitious, passionate about loving what they do, has a great attitude, and wants to be part of a team culture that values everyone’s contribution. Candidates are passionate about their people. They invest a ton of time, energy and resources in their people, and they want an advisor who is genuinely excited to come to work on Monday morning.

Why Work for this Firm?

• They are an employee-owned firm with incredibly talented people, an authentic culture, and a fast-growing business.
• They have a proven track record, and they are just getting started; this is still the ground floor!
• Their world-class culture is their top priority, offering perks such as:
• Monthly fitness classes.
• Regular internal and networking events.
• They built their firm to put their client’s best interest first and always. Their advisors and professionals are committed to providing thoughtful, independent advice to clients ranging from $1M - $100+M.
• In addition to being part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, this firm provides the following benefits:
• Competitive compensation structure*
• 401(k) Plan
• Employer health savings account
• Medical & vision insurance
• Continuing education support

*Compensation range listed may not reflect the actual base as it will be dependent upon the candidate’s experience and the amount of business he/she would be able to transition upon joining the firm. The total compensation package will be competitive.