Does This Describe You?

We are seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor who is client-focused and can quickly take over advisor responsibilities for a group of existing clients. The ideal candidate has advisory experience, is fully licensed, and is looking to take the next step in their career. Additional incentives are available to candidates with existing books. Ongoing uncapped incentives and ownership opportunities are available to advisors based on new business development, either from existing firm clients or from new business development. This is your chance to learn many facets of a wealth advisory practice and play a key role in the future success of our fast-growing organization! The Associate Wealth Advisor is a critical team member and will collaborate with the Senior Wealth Advisors, Client Service Associates, and Administrative Associates to support our growing comprehensive wealth advisor practice in Northern Virginia.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an experienced and growing entrepreneurial team and will provide exposure to a broad range of financial services. The Associate Wealth Advisor will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned Wealth Advisors and increase their breadth of experience.  The ideal candidate enjoys learning from experienced partners, is looking to take their skills to the next level, demonstrate, and earn their way to being a full partner.

Who You Are Joining?

We are a boutique wealth advisory practice. Our mission is to help our clients pursue financial independence, reduce stress, save time, and enjoy life. We are a six-person team with two senior advisors in our tenth year independently affiliated with LPL Financial, Inc. Our clients include multi-generational families, business owners, and retirement plans.  Our principles include our ‘Client Bill of Rights’ to ensure that our client-advisor's responsibilities are clear. The plum blossom is symbolic of our organization. The blossoms represent the interconnection and inseparability of integrity and prosperity. The five blossom petals represent longevity, prosperity, health, virtue, and good living and those values are integral to our culture.

We take our fiduciary responsibility seriously. We do well by doing good for those we serve.

What To Expect…

• To be the responsible relationship manager for a select group of clients.
• Perform comprehensive financial plans.
• Participate in client meetings and learn the role of Associate Wealth Advisor.
• Track and address client ‘wealth management issues’, goals and objectives.
• Work collaboratively to establish client investment objectives and manage implementation with the Senior Wealth Management Advisors, Client Service Associates, and Administrative Associates.
• Ensure that all aspects of the client service experience are optimized.
• Provide technical support to the team, including data gathering, scenario building, investment analysis, and presentation preparation.
• You will be coached and mentored by the owner to learn how to run a successful financial practice.

Specific Responsibilities…

• Work with clients on the 13 ‘wealth management issues’.
• Support Task Management and Client Relationship Management. 
• Coordinate client meeting material preparation.
• Participate in client meetings and prospect consultations.
• Lead client meetings for assigned relationships.
• Support performance reporting reviews.
• Support the management of our financial planning software WealthVision.
• Prepare balance sheets, asset allocations, and portfolio transition analyses.
• Develop an understanding of the client’s entire financial and family situation to structure a goals-based wealth management plan.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience in wealth management.
• CFP® or Paraplanner (FPQP) designation or commitment to obtain within 18 months.
• Series 7 and 66 and Life and Health Insurance Licenses.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented approach to working with clients.
• Competency with CRM, especially RedTail, WealthVision, ClientWorks, or other planning software, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Operations knowledge and experience regarding client onboarding and administration.
• Understanding of financial, retirement, and tax planning concepts.
• Keen interest in learning more about investment management and financial planning including risk management, tax strategy, and retirement and estate planning.
• Impeccable references.

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