Wealth Advisor II

Sequoia Financial Group Llc; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Sequoia Financial Group in Boulder, CO, is seeking a highly motivated Wealth Advisor to join our team and deliver superior financial planning to clients. You will collaborate with service teams to develop client relationship plans, focus on portfolio growth, and improve client experience across all complexity levels.

In this senior, client-facing position, you will help collect planning data, develop financial plans with the Wealth Planning Department, and deliver asset management reports to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance required.
• CFP certification and 5 years of client-facing advisory experience with an RIA.
• If CFP or industry designation is not held, 7 years of advisory experience with Series 65 is required.
• Strong knowledge of comprehensive financial planning including taxes, retirement, estate planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements within a team to deliver comprehensive financial plans.
• Develop and execute client relationship plans to grow assets and retention.
• Prepare asset management reports and coordinate with investment operations.
• Utilize Salesforce for documentation and client data management.
• Coordinate with team members to follow up on advice items and meetings.

Skills

CFP

5 years experience

Client service

Salesforce

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance

CFP certification

Series 65 (if no CFP)

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Professional Boulder, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1125

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually

Sequoia Financial Group is a growing Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), headquartered in Northeast Ohio, offering financial planning and wealth management services. At Sequoia, we exist with a singular purpose: to enrich lives. Our values define how we behave and guide us through the pursuit of our purpose to enrich lives. At Sequoia, our core values are:

• Teamwork. We work selflessly to enrich the lives of our clients and our community.
• Passion. We relentlessly pursue our full potential.
• Integrity. We act in the best interest of others.

Our promise to team members is that you will grow with us. From experienced advisors to new college grads to transitioning principals, every team member will find Sequoia a place to refine their professional mission, move into new opportunities, go deeper, and lead further. We are built to help you build a career here as a long-term contributor in our work to enrich lives for generations.

Summary of the position

We are seeking a highly motivated Wealth Advisor to join our team and help deliver exceptional financial and investment planning services to our clients. In this senior, client-facing role, you will collaborate with other service team members to develop and execute client relationship plans — aiming to enrich their lives, earn their trust, build comprehensive financial plans, and deliver results. With a focus that is both tactical and strategic, this role emphasizes portfolio growth, client retention, and scalable client service across clients of all complexities, while enhancing the overall client experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day aspects of client engagements as a member of a team.
• Identifying and recommending appropriate asset management, financial and estate planning advice to deliver a great client experience.
• Proactively maintain client relationships through excellent client service.
• Assist or lead in the collection of financial planning data, while working with the Wealth Planning Department (WPD) to develop financial plans.
• Assist or lead in the creation of asset management reports to be delivered to clients. The advisor may play a lead or support role in delivering these reports.
• Display professional communication skills with in-person interactions as well as responses to clients, advisors, and team members by phone, email, and written communications.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client relationships.
• Coordinate with our external and internal team members to follow up on and execute advice items in a timely manner.
• Utilize Salesforce for documentation and processing of client data, tasks, financial accounts and policy adherence
• Supervise and coordinate the preparation of meeting materials, including agendas, planning analyses, and investment materials.
• Manage meeting follow up, including coordination of internal and external resources; responsible for making sure client objectives are completed.
• Complete client meeting notes and follow up tasks as required.
• Coordinate the execution of trade orders with our investment operations team.
• Develop a deeper technical expertise in general financial knowledge.
• Identify additional planning or asset management opportunities in existing client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Economics, Finance or related field
• CFP achieved and 5 years' experience required
• If no CFP or industry designation, 7 years client facing advisory experience required with RIA firm with active Series 65
• Technical knowledge of all aspects of comprehensive financial planning; including cash management, income tax planning, insurance, education planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and risk management
• Previous experience working with financial planning software and planning deliverables with a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) or in a financial advisory setting
• Competent with Microsoft Office suite and Client Relationship Management system such as Salesforce
• Clean Form U4 is required. U4 cannot have any regulatory disclosures, client complaints, arbitrations or disclosable settlements.
• Strong organization and time management skills; effectively able to handle multiple projects and prioritize to meet established deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to find creative solutions to problems, devise strategies, and propose solutions
• Self-starter and able to perform job duties with little supervision
• Customer service oriented, with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with team members
• Commitment to efficiently and effectively using provided technology in the service of clients and engagement of colleagues

Work Authorization & Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

EEO Statement:
At Sequoia, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Sequoia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions:
Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, prolonged periods working on a computer, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required. This role may require occasional travel, including travel to client sites, company offices, or industry events, as needed.

Employer Rights:
This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

Salary Range:
The good-faith salary range for this position is $110,000- $165,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, Sequoia offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package featuring discretionary bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision coverage.