Manager, Advisory Leadership Team

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Kovitz is seeking a manager, advisory leadership team. The manager, advisory leadership team supports and develops associate wealth advisors (awas) while driving the execution of key business strategies. This role requires managerial oversight, a strong understanding of focus partners wealth's financial planning and client experience vision, and a commitment to implementing best practices for advisory teams. Collaborating closely with the division president, directors, and other internal departments, the manager ensures teams have the resources, skills, and infrastructure needed to achieve their business plan goals.

Primary responsibilities

• facilitate discussions, reviews, and collaborative goal setting with associate wealth advisors, fostering accountability for both individual and team objectives.

• establish ongoing communication forums with the members of their team.

• partner with other departments and directors to ensure implementation of best practices and new firm rollouts.

• drive planning and service harmonization in alignment with stated advisory team client experience objectives.

• ensure efficient use of financial planning tools and resources.

• foster a culture of accountability aligned with the firm’s mission and values.

• advocate for advisors and give voice and context to their diverse perspectives and experiences within the firm.

• collaborate with the directors to determine and guide advisory team business plans and staffing.

• coach and mentor associate wealth advisors with timely and thoughtful feedback and guidance.

• responsibility in assisting the firm to achieve its objective and key results.

• promote strong compliance practices.

• promote a smooth working relationship with associate wealth advisors and client relationship specialists to support overall team effectiveness.

• maintain established communication channels with the directors to report progress and resolve issues.

• participate in committees and/or projects as requested by the advisory leadership team

• take a leading role in operational projects ensuring advisors are represented, and a strong feedback loop is established.

• function as a collaborative, results-oriented member of the advisory leadership team

• travel: approximately 25%, with the possibility of additional travel depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• bachelor’s degree

• advanced credentials such as cfp, cfa or cpa

• 5+ years of work experience preferred in a relevant position.

• proficient in the use and best practices of client management systems and related technologies

• strong leadership and emotional intelligence to work well with a variety of personalities.

• enthusiastic, quick, and ongoing learner

• proficient multitasking, prioritization, attention to detail, and organizational skills

• effective listening and people skills

• collaborator with a desire to help others.

• creative and strong critical thinking skills

• ability to work independently and collaboratively.

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $125,000-$140,000. 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.

Kovitz is an investment adviser headquartered in chicago, il, offering investment and wealth management solutions to high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and private funds. Kovitz is part of focus since 2016 and operates in partnership with focus for fiduciary wealth management services.

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