Associate Wealth Advisor
Focus Partners, Charlotte, NC, United States
Position Summary
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, articulating our investment philosophy, and organizing best practices.
Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week or as assigned by their team leader.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop a mastery of Focus Partner Wealth’s evidence‑based investment philosophy.
Serve as a resource for other Associate Wealth Advisors at Focus Partners Wealth.
Create, edit, and present financial plans through Money Guide Elite, Orion, and Holistiplan.
Develop a personalized Investment Policy Statement and holistic investment strategy for each client.
Independently lead client communications and interactions.
Understand the fundamentals of trading and partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc.
Determine asset allocation based on clients’ needs, willingness, and ability to take risk.
Maintain diligent recording of client communication and information within the client relationship management platform.
Serve as the day‑to‑day contact for client needs and collaborate 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.
Engage in business planning efforts and actively support the firm’s strategic priorities.
Meet with clients in person; some travel may be required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years of financial planning experience
Series 65 licensure
Strong interpersonal communication skills; team‑oriented approach
Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts
Clean U4 background check
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. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skill set, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.
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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, articulating our investment philosophy, and organizing best practices.
Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week or as assigned by their team leader.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop a mastery of Focus Partner Wealth’s evidence‑based investment philosophy.
Serve as a resource for other Associate Wealth Advisors at Focus Partners Wealth.
Create, edit, and present financial plans through Money Guide Elite, Orion, and Holistiplan.
Develop a personalized Investment Policy Statement and holistic investment strategy for each client.
Independently lead client communications and interactions.
Understand the fundamentals of trading and partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc.
Determine asset allocation based on clients’ needs, willingness, and ability to take risk.
Maintain diligent recording of client communication and information within the client relationship management platform.
Serve as the day‑to‑day contact for client needs and collaborate 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.
Engage in business planning efforts and actively support the firm’s strategic priorities.
Meet with clients in person; some travel may be required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years of financial planning experience
Series 65 licensure
Strong interpersonal communication skills; team‑oriented approach
Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts
Clean U4 background check
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. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skill set, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.
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