Wealth Advisor (Dallas Fort-Worth)

merceradvisors; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Advisors in the United States seeks a Wealth Advisor to deepen client relationships and organically grow their practice, drawing on our in-house team of experts to help clients reach their financial goals.

With a dedicated Sales team, advisors focus on clients while leveraging advanced planning, portfolio management, tax and estate solutions. Travel up to 20% may be required; workweek is Monday–Friday in a hybrid office/remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related; Master's degree a plus.
• 7-10 years of job-related experience (Independent Advisor, Registered Representative, Securities Portfolio Manager, Financial Planner, CPA).
• CFP designation required. In lieu, acceptable: ChFC, PFS, CFA, CIC.
• Series 65 required, unless exemptions apply in the state(s).
• Advanced knowledge of industry, financial products, and planning concepts.
• Excellent communication, with ability to present investment, finance and tax planning solutions.
• Experience utilizing financial planning software.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with collaboration and growth focus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for client meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Partners with affluent clients to identify financial goals, analyze their landscape, and develop recommendations.
• Communicates complex financial solutions clearly to clients and builds strong relationships.
• Ensures client retention through meaningful relationships and appropriate financial solutions.
• Leverages Mercer’s range of solutions including tax, estate planning, and insurance.
• Ensures adherence to compliance and company standards of client care.
• Acts as a fiduciary placing client interests first.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Financial planning software

Collaboration

Sales aptitude

Growth mindset

Portfolio reviews

Compliance understanding

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Financial planning software

Job description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.

Today, we serve over 42,800+ families across 110+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients' best interests - always.*

* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron's top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics - including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron's to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.

Job Summary:

The Wealth Advisor focuses on deepening relationships with an established base of clients and organically growing their practice through referrals, while leveraging our unified in-house team of experts to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Unlike other firms, Mercer has a dedicated Sales team so that our advisors can focus exclusively on their clients. Our advisors are client-focused fiduciaries who take pride in utilizing their advanced knowledge of financial planning and investments and their superior relationship skills to diagnose the needs of clients and propose solutions that fit each client's unique scenario. They're supported by a sophisticated technology platform and a team of experts in portfolio management, financial planning, tax, estate planning, and more.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Partners with affluent clients to identify their financial goals, analyze their financial landscape and develop recommendations that help them work towards well defined financial objectives.
• Communicates complex financial solutions to clients, utilizing interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
• Ensures client retention by building meaningful and long-lasting relationships, alongside the development and implementation of appropriate financial solutions.
• Leverages Mercer's broad set of solutions including tax, estate planning, insurance, and more to provide a comprehensive offering to our clients
• Ensures adherence to compliance and regulatory policies as well as company standards of client care
• Acts as a fiduciary, placing client interests and outcomes first

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related); Master's degree a plus

Experience:

• 7-10 years of job-related experience (Independent Advisor, Registered Representative, Securities Portfolio Manager, Financial Planner, Certified Public Accountant)

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation required. In lieu of the CFP, the following certifications may be acceptable: Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Investment Consultant (CIC).
• Series 65 required, unless any of the above designations qualify for an exemption in the applicable state(s)

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of the industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts
• Superior communication skills, with the ability to effectively present investment, finance, and tax planning solutions to clients
• Advanced knowledge of the economic landscape/general understanding of impact on the Firm and clients
• Experience utilizing financial planning software
• Expert at collaboration and willing to help others
• Sales aptitude and experience is preferred
• An entrepreneurial spirit and growth-mindset, with a positive attitude that contributes to a positive work environment
• Strong core understanding of our investments and ISG, along with the ability to perform asset allocation and analysis for portfolio reviews
• Comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required for client meetings, company training, etc.

Work Schedule: Business hours Monday through Friday.

Working Conditions: Hybrid schedule with a combination of remote and office work in a professional office environment. Working inside. Standing and sitting. Will be assigned to a w