Associate Financial Advisor

Description:

The Role:

The Associate Financial Advisor will work with experienced Senior Financial Advisors, who will coordinate their
efforts to oversee and mentor the Associate Financial Advisors as they work to complete the training and
development process; which will involve close interaction with the firm’s Senior Financial Advisors and a formal
training plan focused on the firm’s comprehensive financial management services.
The Associate Financial Advisor will learn how to interact with clients by attending meetings organized and
conducted by Senior Financial Advisors; select opportunities to interact directly with clients will be set up by Senior
Financial Advisors to promote the growth and development of the Associate Financial Advisor’s skills developed
over the course of the training process.
The training and development process is designed to teach the employee how to perform the following duties:
Serve as the Financial Manager and Advisor for our high net-worth clients; developing highly trusted and
long-term relationships.

Administer the firm’s comprehensive financial management services on an ongoing basis.
Provide customized analysis to include cash flow analysis, statements of financial condition and insurance
evaluations; retirement analysis and survivorship analysis; and review of estate structure and associated
documents including wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxies.
Prepare and review personal income tax returns; develop tax planning strategies.
Consultation and assistance with other areas, such as employee benefits, stock option exercise, real
estate, career/business planning, financial negotiations, medical and custodial care planning, education
financing, annual gifting, mortgage/insurance shopping, change of life circumstances, and other special
needs.

Develop financial plans and implementation strategies to support the financial goals and objectives of the
client.

Counsel and advise clients regarding their financial goals and objectives, portfolio structure, and the
performance of their investments.
External training will include coursework and successful completion of the Certified Financial Planner® designation
(if candidate does not already possess CFP® designation).
 

Qualifications

Excellent academic record; four-year college degree required; graduate or advanced degree preferred
A minimum of 1-5 years of applicable professional experience, preferably in banking, law, insurance,
business development, marketing, consulting, or finance; we also welcome individuals wishing to make a
mid-career change.

We also will consider students who have graduated from a CFP accredited finance program, and/or from a
finance program that requires the completion of an academic curriculum aligned with the firm’s
comprehensive financial management services.

Strong interest in financial planning and wealth management required; must be willing and able to
successfully complete the Certified Financial Planner® certification. A strong preference will be given to a
candidate that is currently a Certified Financial Planner®.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proven track record as a self-starter, with high levels of intensity and motivation

Demonstrated passion for providing exceptional client service