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Associate Wealth Advisor New Menlo Park, CA

Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, Menlo Park, CA, United States


Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join our team. The Associate Wealth Advisor role is an exciting opportunity to work with a planning-centric team dedicated to creating personalized wealth advice based on each of our unique clients' goals and aspirations. The position involves partnering closely with Wealth Advisors to maintain and enhance client relationships through active participation in the financial planning process. Responsibilities include creating and implementing strategies in retirement, risk management, tax, estate, and investment planning.

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, revise, and present financial plans through planning software

Knowledge of tax, estate, and insurance planning

Develop a mastery of Focus Partners Wealth’s (FPW) investment philosophy

Create holistic investment strategy for each client, monitor risk tolerance over time as needed

Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of trading. Partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc.

Mastery of technology stack offered, including CRM system and custodian websites

Resource and collaboration with other Associate Wealth Advisors (AWAs)

Ability to independently lead client communications and interactions

Diligent recording of client communication and information within client relationship management platform

Service as the day-to-day contact for client needs and collaborate with team members to ensure the highest level of client service

Complete client billing reviews and ensure compliance for the advisory team

Engage in advisory team business planning efforts and actively support the firm’s strategic priorities

The ability to meet with clients in person. Some travel may be required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Series 65 or equivalent within 120 days of employment

2+ years of financial service experience

Strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented approach

Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

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The Associate Wealth Advisor is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $93,800 - $107,200/year. 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, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, 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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