Associate Wealth Advisor at Focus Financial Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Client Communication, Investment Strategy, Risk Management, Estate Planning, Tax Considerations, Interpersonal Skills, Team Collaboration, Database Management, Trading Fundamentals, Asset Allocation, Client Relationship Management, Billing Reviews, Business Planning, Investment Philosophy, eMoney

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Associate Wealth Advisor Boston, MA The Associate Wealth Advisor is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a planning-centric team of advisors to design, build, and protect the financial dreams of clients. This individual will partner with a Wealth Advisor to care for client relationships by actively participating in the financial planning process to address retirement, risk management, estate, and tax considerations. In addition, this individual will be responsible for managing the database of client information and requests, a resource to articulate our investment philosophy, and organizer of best practices. This role is based in Boston, MA Primary Responsibilities Develops a mastery of Focus Partner Wealth’s evidence-based investment philosophy Resource for other AWAs at Focus Partners Wealth Create, edit, and present financial plans through eMoney Creates a personalized Investment Policy Statement and holistic investment strategy for each client Ability to independently lead client communications and interactions Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of trading. Partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve & execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc. Determine asset allocation based on clients’ needs, willingness & ability to take risk Diligent recording of client communication and information within client relationship management platform Serves as the day-to-day contact for client needs and collaborates with team members to ensure the highest level of service Assist with client billing reviews and collaborate with the billing department to ensure fees are collected in a timely manner Engages in business planning efforts and actively supports the firm’s strategic priorities Ability to meet with clients in person. Some travel may be required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 2+ years financial planning experience Series 65 Strong interpersonal communication skills; team-orientated approach Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts Clean U4 The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $70,000 - $75,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com. For California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found here For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100. For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901. For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Responsibilities

The Associate Wealth Advisor collaborates with a planning-centric team to design and protect clients' financial dreams. This role includes managing client relationships, participating in the financial planning process, and ensuring high levels of service.