Associate Wealth Advisor Needham, MA

Focus Financial Partners, LLC; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm in Needham, MA is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to collaborate with a planning-centric team. The role involves financial planning for clients, managing databases, and creating investment strategies. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience. A comprehensive compensation package is offered, including a base salary ranging from $70,000 to $75,000.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years financial planning experience.
• Clean U4 required.
• Ability to meet with clients in person.

Responsibilities

• Develop mastery of Focus Partner Wealth’s investment philosophy.
• Create and present financial plans through eMoney.
• Independently lead client communications.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Knowledge of financial industry

Evidence-based investment philosophy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

eMoney

Client relationship management platform

Job description

TheAssociate Wealth Advisoris 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 Needham, 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 visitwww.focusfinancialpartners.com .

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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.

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