Wealth Management Associate

Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, LLC; Glastonbury (CT); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, LLC seeks a Wealth Management Associate to join a growing team delivering comprehensive planning, investment analysis, and client service for high-net-worth individuals.

You will support financial planning, investment research, portfolio management, and operational execution within Advisor Pods, gaining broad exposure to planning, client relationships, and firm operations as part of a long-term career path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2-5 years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, investment analysis, or financial services.
• SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain within six months).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with financial planning software and CRM systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

Responsabilités

• Gather and organize client financial information for planning and investment analysis.
• Build and maintain financial plans using MoneyGuidePro and other planning tools.
• Prepare retirement income analyses, Monte Carlo simulations, cash flow projections, and planning recommendations.
• Update financial plans as client circumstances change.
• Prepare meeting materials, reports, and planning presentations.
• Attend client meetings, document action items, and coordinate follow-up.
• Conduct investment research using Morningstar, Riskalyze, and third-party resources.
• Prepare portfolio analysis and performance reports.
• Maintain model portfolios and assist with portfolio implementation.
• Execute trades and rebalance client portfolios.
• Coordinate share class conversions and investment-related operational tasks.
• Research investment solutions that support client objectives.
• Serve as primary contact for day-to-day client requests.
• Coordinate account openings, transfers, rollovers, distributions, beneficiary updates, and account maintenance.
• Assist clients with custodial platforms and digital paperwork.
• Deliver proactive, responsive, and professional communication throughout every client interaction.
• Prepare and process paperwork while ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding items.
• Support new client onboarding and coordinate a smooth transition into the firm.
• Manage workflows and service requests within the firm's CRM.
• Maintain accurate client records and electronic files.
• Coordinate tasks across advisors, analysts, and operations to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor outstanding action items and proactively identify upcoming client needsContribute to process improvements that increase efficiency and enhance the client experience.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in accordance with firm policies.
• Stay current on industry developments, regulatory requirements, and firm technology.
• Complete all required continuing education and licensing requirements.
• Follow all SEC, FINRA, and firm compliance policies.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

MoneyGuidePro

Morningstar

Riskalyze

CRM systems

Excel

Description du poste

We are a dynamic 30-person holistic financial planning practice serving the needs of high-net-worth individuals. By combining comprehensive investment management, trust and estate planning, legacy wealth strategies, and tax planning, we help our clients to achieve their retirement goals with confidence. We take pride in our mission and believe that exceptional outcomes are built on exceptional relationships and service. For our employees, we offer a purposeful path for growth that allows our team to constantly improve as professionals while offering optimal work/life balance and full benefits.

We are seeking a Wealth Management Associate to join our growing team! This role combines financial planning, investment analysis, portfolio management, and exceptional client service. Working as part of an Advisor Pod, you will help deliver a seamless client experience while supporting every stage of the wealth management process, from financial planning and investment research to ongoing client service and operational execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in wealth management while gaining broad exposure to financial planning, portfolio management, client relationships, and firm operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and organize client financial information for planning and investment analysis
• Build and maintain financial plans using MoneyGuidePro and other planning tools
• Prepare retirement income analyses, Monte Carlo simulations, cash flow projections, and planning recommendations
• Update financial plans as client circumstances change
• Prepare meeting materials, reports, and planning presentations
• Attend client meetings, document action items, and coordinate follow-up
• Conduct investment research using Morningstar, Riskalyze, and third-party resources
• Prepare portfolio analysis and performance reports
• Maintain model portfolios and assist with portfolio implementation
• Execute trades and rebalance client portfolios
• Coordinate share class conversions and investment-related operational tasks
• Research investment solutions that support client objectives

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client requests
• Coordinate account openings, transfers, rollovers, distributions, beneficiary updates, and account maintenance
• Assist clients with custodial platforms and digital paperwork
• Deliver proactive, responsive, and professional communication throughout every client interaction
• Prepare and process paperwork while ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding items
• Support new client onboarding and coordinate a smooth transition into the firm

Workflow & Operations

• Manage workflows and service requests within the firm's CRM
• Maintain accurate client records and electronic files
• Coordinate tasks across advisors, analysts, and operations to ensure timely completion
• Monitor outstanding action items and proactively identify upcoming client needsContribute to process improvements that increase efficiency and enhance the client experience

Compliance & Professional Development

• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in accordance with firm policies
• Stay current on industry developments, regulatory requirements, and firm technology
• Complete all required continuing education and licensing requirements
• Follow all SEC, FINRA, and firm compliance policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 2-5 years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, investment analysis, or financial services
• SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain within six months)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with financial planning software and CRM systems preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Glastonbury, Connecticut

What We Value

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows through without needing close supervision
• Delivers exceptional client service with professionalism and discretion
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Is naturally curious and committed to continuous learning
• Embraces technology and seeks opportunities to improve processes
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and sound judgment in every interaction

We welcome a diverse pool of applicants from various backgrounds and urge you to apply to learn more about what we offer and see if it might be an attractive fit for both us and you. We look forward to meeting you!