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Associate Advisor
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What they do
A Financial Planner or Investment Consultant advises clients on financial plans and investment strategies. Discusses the client's financial objectives, focusing on investment options and products. May be licensed to buy and sell financial products such as stocks and bonds.
$101,308 / year median in California
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Description Anisa Henry is partnered with a client-focused wealth management firm known for delivering sophisticated financial planning and investment guidance to individuals and institutions worldwide. They are seeking an Associate Advisor; you'll partner closely with experienced Financial Planners, helping develop and maintain comprehensive financial plans that address retirement, tax, estate, and investment strategies for high-net-worth clients. This role offers hands-on exposure to client relationships, financial planning technology, and complex wealth management scenarios while providing a clear path toward becoming a Lead Advisor. Ideal for a CFP professional who is passionate about planning and eager to grow, this is an opportunity to build your advisory expertise within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment dedicated to exceptional client outcomes. Please apply here for prompt consideration, as well please message me on LinkedIn @Anisa Henry.
Requirements Responsibilities:
Client & Meeting Support Prepare client meeting materials, agendas, reports, and supporting information. Participate in client meetings and increasingly contribute as experience develops. Document client decisions, commitments, and action items. Handle routine client communications and service requests. Follow up with clients for information, documents, signatures, and outstanding items. Provide backup coverage for Lead Advisors on routine matters. Financial Planning Gather, organize, and maintain client financial information. Prepare and update financial plans under the direction of the Lead Advisor. Support retirement, cash flow, tax, estate, insurance, and other planning analyses. Coordinate information needed by Financial Planning, Investment, Tax, Estate, and other specialists. Identify missing information, inconsistencies, deadlines, and issues requiring additional review. Support implementation of planning recommendations following client and Lead Advisor approval. Coordination & Execution Translate client decisions and advisor direction into specific tasks and next steps. Track client requests, planning work, paperwork, and internal deliverables through completion. Maintain accurate client records, meeting notes, tasks, and deadlines. Follow up on outstanding work and escalate delays or unresolved issues. Help ensure recurring client service and planning activities are completed on schedule. Investment Support Develop and maintain knowledge of the firm's investment approach and client portfolios. Prepare portfolio review materials and related client information. Identify portfolio or client changes requiring review by the Lead Advisor or Investment team. Support implementation and follow-through on approved investment decisions.
What We're Looking For:
We recognize that candidates may enter this role at different stages of development. Candidates do not need to have mastered every aspect of wealth management before joining the firm.
+ Approximately 1-5 years of relevant wealth management, financial planning, investment, or related experience.
+ Bachelor's degree in finance, financial planning, economics, business, accounting, or a related field preferred.
+ CFP® certification, progress toward CFP® certification, or interest in pursuing the designation preferred.
+ Foundational knowledge of financial planning and investment concepts appropriate to experience level.
+ Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple client matters and deadlines.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and follow-through.
+ Ability to exercise judgment and recognize when an issue requires additional review or escalation.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with advisors and specialists across multiple disciplines.
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