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Growth Suite Consulting
Wealth Advisor
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What they do
A Personal Financial Advisor advises clients on financial plans and investment strategies. Discusses the client's financial objectives, researches and recommends investment options, advises on tax strategies, monitors client accounts. May be licensed to buy and sell financial products such as stocks and bonds.
$100,973 / year median in Virginia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Our client is a truly independent registered investment advisory firm built on ethics, mutual respect, and integrity. Free from affiliations with specific organizations, investment companies, or proprietary products, the firm provides conflict-free advice centered exclusively on clients' best interests. The firm follows a disciplined, long-term approach to wealth management and portfolio construction, emphasizing sound fundamentals rather than market noise or short-term trends. Its team delivers holistic financial planning designed to help clients pursue their goals and grow assets in alignment with their individual objectives. This client-first philosophy guides every aspect of its advisory services. Role Description This is a full-time, hybrid (3 days onsite) Wealth Advisor position based in Northern Virginia. The Wealth Advisor will serve as the primary relationship manager for an assigned book of clients and prospective clients. This individual will meet regularly with clients to understand their objectives, evaluate their financial circumstances, and deliver comprehensive advice across key planning disciplines. Key Responsibilities
- Serve as lead advisor and primary point of contact for assigned client relationships.
- Develop, present, and implement comprehensive financial plans and ongoing planning recommendations.
- Conduct regular client review meetings and proactively identify planning opportunities.
- Coordinate retirement, tax, estate, education, insurance, investment, and risk-management planning strategies.
- Collaborate closely with internal tax, financial planning, and investment professionals.
- Manage client onboarding, transition, and ongoing service processes.
- Provide guidance on portfolio construction, investment implementation, and investment-related recommendations.
- Review financial-planning analyses and recommendations prepared by associate team members.
- Participate in business-development initiatives and cultivate referral relationships.
- Contribute to internal investment-committee discussions and related decision-making.
- Leverage financial-planning, CRM, and portfolio-management technology to deliver a high-quality client experience.
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, ethics, and regulatory compliance. Qualifications
- CFP® certification in good standing required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, or a comparable client-facing advisory environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading client meetings and managing ongoing client relationships.
- Strong working knowledge of retirement, tax, estate, investment, insurance, and risk-management planning concepts.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven relationship-building ability with a client-centered, consultative approach.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, professionalism, and commitment to client confidentiality.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline required.
- Additional professional designations such as
CPA, CFA
®, or EA are preferred.- Familiarity with financial-planning software, CRM platforms, and portfolio-management tools.
- Ability to work on-site in Northern Virginia and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Must be able to successfully complete a background check.
Pay:
$110,000.00- $145,000.
Benefits:
Health insuranceWork Location:
Hybrid remote in McLean, VA 22102Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance