Wealth Advisor- Los Angeles

CommunityAmerica Credit Union; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

CommunityAmerica Federal Credit Union in Southern California seeks an experienced Wealth Advisor to partner with members on comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, and insurance strategies.

You will leverage an independent advisor mindset with the backing of a full-service wealth management organization, including broker-dealer and RIA platforms, to grow a book of business and deliver tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience developing and managing client relationships in wealth management, brokerage, bank investment, credit union, or advisory settings.
• Ability to provide comprehensive financial planning and investment guidance.
• Life & Health Insurance, FINRA Series 7 & 66 required; Series 63 & 65 may be accepted in lieu of 66.
• Prior bank/credit union investment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with members by understanding financial goals, values, and life stages.
• Develop comprehensive financial plans including retirement, investments, insurance, and legacy strategies.
• Provide personalized investment recommendations aligned with members' objectives and risk tolerance.
• Grow and manage a book of business through referrals and ongoing relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and credit union policies.

Skills

Financial planning

Investment guidance

Relationship management

FINRA licensing

Bank/Credit union experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Financial planning software

Job description

Summary

CommunityAmerica Federal Credit Union is a federally chartered, top-40 credit union with $9 billion in assets and more than 600,000 members nationwide. As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are deeply committed to improving the financial well-being of our members and the communities we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Wealth Advisor to join our growing team in Southern California. In this role, you will partner closely with members to help them achieve long-term financial success through personalized financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, and insurance strategies.

As a Wealth Advisor at CommunityAmerica, you will enjoy the entrepreneurial feel of an independent advisor while benefiting from the resources, stability, referral opportunities, and support of a full-service wealth management organization. We maintain a standalone broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, owned by one of the nation’s leading credit unions.

Duties & Responsibilities

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• As a Wealth Advisor at CommunityAmerica, you will work with a dedicated and engaged membership base that includes employees and retirees of major companies. This role offers the opportunity to build lasting partnerships within an area of focused growth, supported by an established brand, strong internal referral channels, and a significant ongoing investment in the Southern California market, including partnerships with professional sports franchises.
• Advisors are supported by an established referral network spanning multiple branch locations, contact center channels, digital member interactions, and employer relationships throughout the market, creating a consistent opportunity to grow and deepen client relationships.

Advisor Platform & Resources

• Standalone broker-dealer and registered investment advisory platform
• Comprehensive financial planning capabilities
• Broad investment, advisory, retirement, insurance, and protection solutions
• Modern technology ecosystem supporting financial planning, CRM, trading, portfolio management, reporting, and client engagement
• Dedicated operational, compliance, marketing, and leadership support
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with members by understanding their financial goals, values, and life stages
• Develop comprehensive financial plans, including retirement, investment, insurance, and legacy strategies
• Provide personalized investment recommendations aligned with members' objectives and risk tolerance
• Partner with internal credit union teams to deliver a seamless, holistic member experience
• Grow and manage a book of business through referrals, proactive outreach, and ongoing relationship management
• Analyze investment strategies and make recommendations to members.
• Achieve sales/production goals to ensure revenue projections are met.
• Stay abreast of the investment tools and services available that can maximize performance.
• Ensure business activities and investment recommendations comply with rules and regulations.
• Generate referrals and strengthen partnerships across the credit union organization.
• Attend credit union functions and other community meetings as necessary.
• Promote honest and open communication throughout the credit union.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the credit union's values, philosophies, and leadership characteristics.
• Work with other credit union departments to ensure the workflow or process provides the best service to members.

Why CommunityAmerica

• Established, financially strong institution with long-term growth initiatives
• Built-in access to a loyal membership base and multiple referral opportunities
• Mission-driven culture focused on people, not products
• Entrepreneurial environment supported by institutional resources
• Continued investment in Southern California, including community partnerships and brand-building initiatives
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped advisory fee and commission compensation opportunities
• Enhanced compensation opportunity years 1-2
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development support and advancement opportunities

Location

• We have some flexibility in the Los Angeles market, including opportunities located within the Ventura and Huntington Beach areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience developing and managing client relationships within a wealth management, brokerage, bank investment, credit union, or advisory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive financial planning and investment guidance.
• Life & Health Insurance, FINRA Series 7 & 66 required. Series 63 & 65 licensing may be accepted in lieu of the Series 66.
• Previous investment experience in a bank or credit union environment is preferred.