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A Lead Advisor is responsible for independent, ongoing management of existing client relationships and the retention of clients, without supervision. You will help formulate and implement investment and financial planning advice. In addition, you will be supported by more junior members of your team and asked to help mentor and provide guidance to them.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ongoing management of existing client relationships and retention of 65 clients, as well as working with new clients
• Conducting client meetings independently, or with the assistance of the less experienced advisor on your team
• Mentoring less experienced advisors on handling client meetings and complex client questions
• Reviewing and making recommendations for client financial plans and investment portfolios
• Solving complex financial planning, estate, tax, and retirement issues
• Identifying and pursuing appropriate educational qualifications for career growth
• If interested in business development, creating and pursuing a plan for mastering those skills- There is no requirement of marketing or sales abilities. However, it is encouraged to build business development skills for additional growth and partnership opportunities within the organization.
• Leading firm development initiatives and projects, as needed

Skills & Qualifications

• At the minimum, a CFP® professional
• Preferably a CDFA® professional; or willing to obtain the designation within a year of employment
• Must have 8+ years of experience in financial planning and investment management
• Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills
• Sharp attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage a team in a high-paced environment
• Impeccable ethics and integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Passionate about helping others and love working with a team
• High regard for Francis Financial’s core values: Passion for excellence; Integrity; Compassion; Communication; Supportive attention

About the company: Francis Financial is an independent, fee-only, boutique wealth management, financial planning and divorce financial planning firm based in New York City, dedicated to providing ongoing comprehensive advice for women. Our firm has a fun and fast-paced environment. The firm has 100% female ownership, and a deep commitment to each team member’s goals and career dreams. We have a fully developed career path for all financial advisors in the firm.

Added Benefits Include:

Insurance - Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Flex Spending Account.

Retirement - Generous Profit-Sharing Plan, Traditional and Roth 401(k), Defined Benefit Plan.

Education - Tuition reimbursement for all Financial Planning Programs and Designations including Exam Fees.  

Equipment - Generous cell phone, cell phone service costs, and laptop stipend. At-home set-up provided by Francis Financial as well as in-office technology equipment suite.

Extra Perks - Monthly education programs, virtual team retreats, and happy hours, as well as personal training sessions for the team twice a month. Generous vacation, parental leave, and sabbaticals for long-term employees.

Giving to Charity - Several team members also give back to charity, helping women in need through the non-profit called Savvy Ladies, which the firm owner founded two decades ago.

Remote Work Environment - The team gathers two times a month in the physical office in downtown New York City. Therefore, the candidate should live within a few hours of New York City. Summer months are fully remote so candidates can spend time with their families and loved ones anywhere in the world.

Starting Date: We are looking for a hire starting as soon as possible.  

Please submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you want to work with our Francis Financial team to recruitinglead@francisfinancial.com.

For more information about Francis Financial, Inc. please see our website www.francisfinancial.com