Wealth Management Advisor

Black Walnut Wealth Management; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Walnut Wealth Management seeks a Wealth Management Advisor to deepen client relationships and deliver exceptional service across in-person, phone, and email channels.

The role focuses on transitioning to lead advisor, conducting meetings, taking notes, and guiding clients through comprehensive financial planning and coordination with the Senior Advisor.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in business, finance, or similar; advanced degree/designation preferred.
• Enrolled or willingness to enroll in CPA, CFP, CFA.
• 3-7 years of experience as a financial planner with client facing duties.
• FINRA Series 66 registration.
• Familiarity with Fidelity and/or Schwab custodial platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships with each family via in-person, phone, and email.
• Transition to lead advisor: plan, run meetings, take notes, and communicate with clients.
• Analyze retirement, tax, estate, cash flow, asset allocation and protection strategies.
• Produce client deliverables in a timely, accurate manner.
• Support the firm's Senior Advisor with planning and management tasks.
• Begin to oversee and manage various firm responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and fulfill educational requirements.
• Build relationships with professionals and COIs in the community.

Skills

Client relationships

Financial planning

Communication skills

CRM systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

Fidelity platform

Schwab platform

Job description

We are seeking a Wealth Management Advisor who is passionate about helping others achieve their financial goals. This is not a sales role. The Wealth Management Advisor will play a key role in proactively taking care of current and future clients to assist them with their long-term financial goals.

• Maintain client relationships by developing and deepening connections with each family. Provide exceptional client service through in-person, phone, and email communications.
• Transition to the lead advisor which includes planning, running meetings, taking detailed notes, corresponding with clients, etc.
• Perform complex analysis of planning strategies, risks, and opportunities in the areas of retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, cash flow planning, asset allocation, and asset protection.
• Produce client deliverables in a timely, accurate, and informative manner.
• Provide planning and management support to the firm’s Senior Advisor.
• Begin to oversee and manage various responsibilities of the firm.
• Ensure compliance with SEC/Firm regulations and fulfill educational requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the community and with other professionals and strategic partners (COI networking and development).

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in business, finance, or similar; advanced degree/designation preferred (e.g., MBA, CFP®, CPA).
• Enrolled or willingness to enroll in CPA, CFP®, or CFA Certification Program.
• 3-7 years of experience as a financial planner with client facing and financial planning experience.
• FINRA Series 66 registration.
• Familiarity with Fidelity and/or Schwab custodial platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding and ability to communicate financial planning concepts.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, financial planning software, and basic CRM systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

The Wealth Management Advisor role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our clients' financial success and grow within our dynamic team.