Associate Advisor

at  John G Ullman Associates

• August 12, 2024
• 11:25 am
  Salary : $58,500 – $85,000
  Job Description
  Location: Horseheads, New York
  John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc. is seeking Associate Financial Advisors to join our Firm. These are essential positions in our company, and will play a significant role in the company’s strategic plans to grow and expand the business.
  Working from the Horseheads, NY locations, the Associate Financial Advisors will work with Senior Financial Advisors to learn how to combine business development skills, a passion for exceptional client service, and the ability to counsel clients on all aspects of financial planning, wealth management, and “special projects” catered to meet the unique needs of our clients.
  These roles present a tremendous growth opportunity for a person who is a recent graduate with an interest in financial services, as well as financial professionals with 1-5 years of experience in financial services or consulting; or a more experienced professional in marketing or business development with interest in transitioning into financial services.
  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

ABOUT US:

John G. Ullman & Associates is a wealth management firm committed to bringing human connection, attention to detail and trust to every aspect of financial planning. For over 40 years, we have helped clients plan for a lifetime of financial security, creating highly customized financial plans to manage, grow, and protect our client’s wealth. Our team has grown to include a diverse group of expert financial planners, tax professionals, investment researchers, legal professionals and support staff in three separate New York State Locations; including our headquarters located in Horseheads, NY; and branch offices located in Corning, NY, Charlotte, NC and Rhinebeck, NY.

• 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