Wealth Advisor

Merceradvisors; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off for vacation and sick days

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Mercer Advisors in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Wealth Advisor focused on building lasting relationships with affluent clients while helping them achieve their financial goals. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, significant experience in finance, and hold necessary certifications. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

This position requires the ability to work collaboratively and communicate complex financial solutions effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of job-related experience in relevant fields.
• Series 65 certification required unless exempt.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and provide tailored recommendations.
• Communicate complex financial solutions effectively.
• Build long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Act as a fiduciary prioritizing client interests.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of the industry

Superior communication skills

Sales aptitude and experience

Understanding of compliance requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Summary

The Wealth Advisor, Guided Investing, 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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Education

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

Experience

• At least 3 years of job‑related experience (Independent Advisor, Registered Representative, Securities Portfolio Manager, Financial Planner, Certified Public Accountant).

Certifications & Licenses

• 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.
• Expert at collaboration and willing to help others.
• Sales aptitude and experience are 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

This professional role requires availability during standard business hours of Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. At times, the role may have early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines for external and internal client needs. All roles classified as a non‑exempt are required to record working time into the timekeeping system daily at the start and end of each workday plus a 30‑minute unpaid lunch period.

Working Conditions

This position may be in a professional office environment or a dedicated home office workspace which is free of interruptions. Whether the position is in a dedicated office space or home office workspace, basic technology needs will be provided to satisfy position requirements. Routine sitting and standing for periods of time. No heavy lifting over 10 lbs.

Base Pay Range

$85,000 – $145,000 USD

Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short‑Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Three Cigna medical plan offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co‑Pay medical plan.
• Kaiser Medical plans available in California.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
• Two comprehensive Dental Plans.
• Vision Insurance Plan.
• Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
• 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
• Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Family Medical Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks).
• Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program.
• Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after‑tax option.
• Pet Insurance.
• Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing.

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 6/2/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

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