Senior Associate Advisor

Allworth Financial (  ) is an independent investment advisory firm providing full-context wealth planning solutions. The firm brings together investment, tax, retirement, estate, and other financial considerations to help clients evaluate decisions in the context of their whole financial lives.

Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993, Allworth Financial is a high-growth, private equity-backed, multibranch registered investment adviser. Allworth is primarily a fee-based fiduciary advisory firm that emphasizes client well-being and education. The firm continues to expand through acquisitions and organic growth.

Allworth is a great place to work and build a career. The firm ranks among the top 15 on Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms list, has a historical client retention rate of 97%, and is a National Business Research Institute (NBRI) Circle of Excellence Award winner. Learn more at

Allworth Financial is seeking a high-performing, growth-oriented Senior Associate Advisor to step into a critical transitional role within our advisor career path. This role is designed as a bridge between Associate Advisor and Financial Advisor, providing the opportunity to take ownership of client relationships while continuing to develop the skills required to become a fully independent advisor.

Senior Associate Advisors are entrusted with a defined set of client relationships and are responsible for delivering high-quality, fiduciary financial planning and ongoing service. This role emphasizes relationship continuity, planning excellence, and client experience, while building readiness for full advisory responsibility.

Unlike early-career roles, this is not a purely support-based position. Senior Associate Advisors are expected to lead client interactions, demonstrate sound judgment, and operate with increasing independence, while continuing to receive coaching and mentorship.

This role is not intended as a long-term position. Designed for progression to Financial Advisor within ~12–18 months. Role placement is driven by business need, with positions aligned to market growth and advisor succession planning priorities. This role is a key step in developing future Financial Advisors at Allworth and plays an important part in maintaining strong client relationships across the firm.

• Client Relationship Ownership:
  Manage and develop a portfolio of existing client relationships, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience
• Financial Planning Delivery:
  Lead planning conversations and deliver comprehensive financial advice aligned to Allworth’s fiduciary standards
• Advisor Readiness Development:
  Build the skills, judgment, and confidence required to transition into a Financial Advisor role

Client Relationship Management (40–50%)

• Manage a defined set (typically 50+ client relationships) of client relationships, typically within the firm’s core client segment
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring responsiveness, follow-through, and continuity
• Lead client meetings, including annual reviews and planning discussions, with appropriate coaching support as needed
• Maintain a forward-looking view of each relationship, proactively identifying needs, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure all client interactions reflect Allworth’s fiduciary standard of care and client-first philosophy

Financial Planning & Advisory Delivery (30–40%)

• Prepare, deliver, and implement comprehensive financial plans using Allworth’s planning framework
• Partner with the Wealth Planning Team and internal specialists (tax, estate, insurance) to develop holistic recommendations
• Communicate planning strategies, investment updates, and recommendations clearly and confidently
• Ensure plans remain aligned with…