Associate Director, Client Advisory

Associate Director, Client Advisory

Alexandria, VA;
Potomac, MD

Pathstone is a growing wealth management firm serving ultra-high net worth families, single family offices, foundations, and endowments. We are united by a clear purpose: to help clients pursue their preferred life — with clarity, confidence, and long-term support across the full landscape of wealth and well-being.

Our services include investment advisory, as well as integrated planning and coordination across key areas such as tax strategy, risk management guidance, wealth and estate planning support, philanthropic planning, and family governance — helping clients navigate complexity and make informed decisions aligned with their goals.

With more than 20 office locations and over $100 billion in client assets under management, advisory, administration, and related services, Pathstone has expanded significantly over the past five years, reflecting sustained momentum and continued investment in our team and platform.

Pathstone is committed to making a meaningful difference for clients and their families, while fostering a supportive, purpose-driven environment for our professionals. Team members are encouraged to pursue their interests and contribute to the firm's culture through committees and initiatives that help shape our shared mission.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive, flexible benefits program designed to support life both inside and outside of work. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending options, flexible PTO, life insurance, education support, a 401(k) plan, parental leave, and more.

This role supports the firm's DC offices.

The Associate Director, Client Advisory is a key member of the Client Advisory Team, partnering with Directors and Managing Directors to deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, and endowments. This role combines client relationship management, investment implementation, wealth planning coordination, business development, operational oversight, and team mentorship to provide an exceptional client experience.

As a trusted advisor, the Associate Director serves as a primary point of contact for client relationships, collaborates closely with internal specialists across the firm, and contributes to the continued growth of the practice through relationship development, referral cultivation, and strategic business initiatives. This position also plays an important leadership role by mentoring junior team members and helping drive operational excellence within the office.

Client Advisory roles at Pathstone offer a long-term career path with increasing responsibility, client ownership, and leadership opportunities. Success in this role requires strong technical and analytical capabilities, exceptional relationship management skills, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a client-first mindset committed to delivering thoughtful, integrated advice.

• Manage and maintain multiple client relationships, in both a primary and support capacity with the goal of becoming the trusted advisor for our client families.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, responding via phone, video, and in-person meetings with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Proactively identify and address client needs while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Partner with our wealth planning team (when applicable) to ensure clients' income tax, estate, and philanthropic plans are executed.
• Prepare and maintain client balance sheet and data aggregation (when applicable).
• Work with our wealth planning and tax teams on pre-transaction tax mitigation strategies and concentrated position management (when applicable).

• Support the team in identifying and pitching new potential clients.
• Develop and continuously expand referral network, building Pathstone's presence through frequent interaction and communication with external parties.
• Assist with team projects related to a variety of client-related topics and business development efforts.
• Maintain a current pulse…