Wealth Management Advisor (Melville, NY)

Nuveen; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid-flex work arrangements

Professional development resources

Job summary

Nuveen is seeking a Wealth Management Advisor in Melville, NY to develop a high-quality wealth management practice by managing relationships with an established book of high-net-worth clients. You will partner with clients to understand goals and deliver tailored financial strategies while acting as a fiduciary.

You will work with internal specialists to provide comprehensive recommendations, grow the practice, and advance toward promotion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a book of business for affluent clients.
• Deep knowledge of investment solutions and financial planning.
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 63; Series 65 or 66.
• Life and Health Insurance License — obtained within 120 days of start date.
• Preferred: CFP or CFA Level I; company may assist with designation.

Responsibilities

• Develop a high-quality wealth management practice by deepening client relationships.
• Partner with clients to understand goals and deliver tailored strategies as a fiduciary.
• Serve as the primary financial contact, guiding clients through retirement planning.
• Grow the practice by expanding relationships and leveraging TIAA's capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal specialists to deliver comprehensive recommendations.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationships

Collaboration

Consultative Communication

Continuous Improvement

Practice Management

Retirement Planning

Sales

Wealth Management

Wealth Due Diligence

TIAA Products/Services

Job description

## Wealth Management Advisor (Melville, NY)Applyremote type: Hybrid Flexlocations: Melville, NY - 58 South Service Roadtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R260500349**Rooted in Mission. Powered by Your Practice.**As a **Wealth Management Advisor**, you will develop a high-quality wealth management practice by managing and deepening relationships with an established book of high-net-worth clients. You will:* Partner with clients to understand their goals and deliver tailored financial strategies, always acting as a fiduciary and in their best interests* Serve as the primary financial contact, navigating complex situations and guiding clients through and into retirement* Proactively grow your practice by expanding existing relationships and engaging TIAA's full wealth management capabilities* Collaborate with internal specialists to deliver comprehensive recommendations and anticipate client needs* Bring a thoughtful, creative, and entrepreneurial approach to practice growth — always centered on what's best for your clients**The Experience You Bring****Required:*** 5+ years of experience managing a book of business and building long-lasting relationships with affluent clients* Deep knowledge of investment solutions and financial planning* Exceptional people skills - engage clients with authenticity, build trust naturally, and always act in their best interests* Solutions-oriented mindset with the drive to make a meaningful difference in clients' financial lives* Thrives with both autonomy and accountability* FINRA Series 7 and Series 63; Series 65 or 66* Life and Health Insurance License — all licenses must be obtained within 120 days of start date**Preferred:*** Life and Health Insurance License (Resident State) Multiple Issuers required* Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I. If you do not currently hold either designation, TIAA will cover the cost of obtaining one and increase your base salary upon successful completion**Rewarding the Practice You Build**This is a sales role — in addition to base salary, you are eligible for a competitive variable compensation package tied to your book of business, sales performance, and key performance metrics. Your total compensation extends well beyond base salary and grows as your practice grows. As you continue to build and expand your practice, you'll have the opportunity for promotion that can unlock additional compensation enhancements along the way.TIAA offers an industry-leading benefits package including a top-tier retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid-flex work arrangements, and robust professional development resources — because taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our clients.Related SkillsBusiness Development, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Consultative Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Practice Management Strategy, Prioritizes Effectively, Retirement Planning Selling, Sales, TIAA Products/Services Acumen, Wealth Due Diligence, Wealth Management**Anticipated Posting End Date:**2026-09-30Base Pay Range: $100,000/yr - $110,000/yrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).