Associate Wealth Advisor

Position Summary

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join our team. The Associate Wealth Advisor role is an opportunity to work with a planning‑centric team dedicated to creating personalized wealth advice based on each client’s 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.

• Develop, revise, and present financial plans through planning software
• Create and deliver tax, estate, and insurance planning
• Identify advanced planning opportunities and develop internal best practices
• Become a master of Focus Partners Wealth’s investment philosophy
• Create a holistic investment strategy for each client and monitor risk tolerance over time as needed
• Develop an understanding of trading fundamentals; partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, and tax loss harvesting
• Resource and collaborate with other Associate Wealth Advisors (AWAs)
• Master the technology stack offered, including CRM system and custodian websites
• Independently lead client communications and interactions
• Diligently record client communication and information within the client relationship management platform
• Interact and communicate with clients through emails, calls, and presentations
• Serve 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
• Business‑develop in a team environment
• Lead a select number of client relationships
• Lead the development of financial planning recommendations to clients

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Series 65 or equivalent
• 4+ years of financial service experience
• CFP® or equivalent (ChFC or CPA + PFS) preferred
• Proven experience in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning
• Strong understanding of investment strategies, risk management, tax planning, and estate planning
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; able to explain complex financial concepts to clients
• Team‑oriented approach
• Knowledge of financial industry, products, and planning concepts
• Proficiency in financial software and tools for modeling and analysis, as well as CRM tools

The Associate Wealth Advisor is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $75,000 and $85,000 per year, with potential variation based on experience, expertise, location, and skill set. Base pay is one component of the total compensation package, which may also include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).

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.