Wealth Manager

Merit Financial Advisors; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / HSA

401(k) Plan with company matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Job summary

Merit Financial Advisors is seeking a Wealth Manager to guide clients with financial planning, investments, and risk management. You will work with our Business Development team to expand Merit’s client base and help clients reach long‑term financial goals.

The role emphasizes relationship management, strategic advice across products, and ongoing portfolio oversight. A background in financial services and readiness to obtain required licenses within 90 days are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial services.
• Licenses in Life and Health or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Proven track record in financial advising and business development.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospects through the engagement process.
• Develop financial plans covering expenses, income, taxes, risk, and objectives.
• Analyze markets, investments, and client data to tailor strategies.
• Review accounts regularly for changes in life or economic conditions.
• Collaborate with tax, legal, and insurance professionals to cover the full client roadmap.
• Prepare income projections, summaries, and performance reports for portfolios.
• Support Client Development in events to grow the prospect database and follow up.
• Aim to achieve production and revenue targets set by leadership.
• Stay informed on industry developments, compliance, and market conditions.
• Mentor junior advisors and team members.

Skills

Relationship management

Consultative sales

Client communication

Financial product knowledge

Pipeline development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

Job description

Merit is a fast growing, pioneering financial services firm that invests heavily in the growth and development of team members. Merit seeks to establish, educate, and help individuals reach their financial goals as they transition into and experience retirement. With an unswerving commitment to excellence and reliability, Merit provides objective financial advice and believes in establishing long-lasting relationships. By offering an array of services, clients can receive tailored solutions that promote growth and help them achieve financial goals.

Merit believes in addressing the retirement challenges in America by helping clients reach financial freedom and confidence to the working population and retirees alike. This focus on comprehensive financial wellness enables us to deliver the ultimate client experience.

Headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, with over 70 locations across the country, Merit balances tactical advice with innovative strategy. Our 312 hardworking employees are leaders rooted in humility and we are poised to grow. Merit is a multi-generational firm with a foundation built around servant leadership and total team leadership. We have been recognized as a “Best Places to Work” by InvestmentNews and have made the fastest growing companies list in both INC 5000 and Georgia’s Fastest 40. As we expand and work to bring our relationship-driven approach to the financial industry, we are looking for the right individuals to join our team.

The Position:

A Wealth Manager serves clients by providing sound financial guidance and critical recommendations by obtaining and evaluating a client’s financial information. In addition, this role develops, recommends, and manages financial plans. This role works closely with our Business Development Department to create, achieve and expand Merit’s business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with prospects throughout the engagement process
• Meet with clients to form a financial plan encompassing expenses, income, insurance coverage, objectives, tax status, risk tolerance, or other elements
• Analyze market performance, investments, and client data to develop strategies for meeting clients' financial goals
• Review client accounts regularly to ascertain if economic or life changes necessitate plan adjustments
• Collaborate with other tax, legal, and insurance professionals to cover your clients’ entire financial roadmap and ensure they’re on track to achieving their goals
• Interpret and prepare income projections, financial summaries, and investment performance reports, and manage and update client portfolios accordingly
• Work closely with the Client Development Managers in conducting marketing events to increase the number of prospects in our database and assist in the follow up with these prospects
• Review/prepare workshop presentations and conduct educational workshopsAchieve production and revenue targets as established by firm leadership.
• Stay informed on industry developments, compliance requirements, and market conditions.
• Mentor junior advisors and team members.

*Please note the role will vary, grow and change and is not limited to the items above.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the financial services industry
• Life and Health licenses or willingness to obtain within 90 days
• Proven track record in financial advising and business development.
• Exceptional relationship management and consultative sales skills.
• Demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess a willingness to learn firm technologies
• Strong working knowledge across a variety of financial products and services (debt management, cash management, insurance coverage, investments, etc.)
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice in the above areas articulately
• Desire to grow the prospect pipeline

Salary + Benefits:

• Competitive, based on experience
• Medical Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) or Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) Plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Best Places To Work for Financial Advisors 2018-2024:

Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 – Recognized firms were required to be a registered investment advisor (RIA) that has been in business at least one year and having a minimum of 15 full-time/part-time employees. The assessment consisted of a questionnaire on benefits and policies completed by human resources staff along with an engagement & satisfaction survey completed by a minimum of 40% of staff. 50 firms were selected for this award from an undisclosed list of submissions. There was no charge to be included in this award listing.

Georgia Fast 40 2019 and 2022:

The Georgia Fast 40 for 2019 and 2022 was awarded by the Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. To be eligible companies must be for profit and headquartered in Georgia and the most recent year-end revenues ranging from $15 million to $500 million and have three years of verifiable revenue and employment growth.

Inc 5000 2019, 2020 & 2021:

The Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index, which consists of more than 5000 companies, represents virtually all of the capitalization of the entire U.S. stock market.