Client Advisory Associate

We are recruiting on behalf of our client - an established, independently owned RIA in the NYC Metro area (North Jersey)- for an Associate Advisor. This is a hybrid role (minimum 3 days per week in office) designed for a financial services professional with 3-6 years of experience who is ready to grow into a lead advisor over time. The firm serves a select group of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families with sophisticated, holistic financial planning and a deep investment platform.

The Associate will be embedded within a collaborative, team-based client service model, supporting a seasoned lead advisor and contributing across all areas of wealth management. This role is intentionally structured as a developmental path toward a lead advisor position, with an expectation that the successful candidate will pursue the CFP designation as part of their long-term professional growth.

• Support a lead advisor in developing comprehensive financial plans spanning investments, tax strategy, estate planning, insurance, and cash flow analysis
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, addressing ongoing service needs and helping to clarify and implement planning strategies
• Execute and monitor investment changes and financial plan recommendations, ensuring accurate and timely documentation
• Prepare and quality‑control client performance reports and planning updates, reflecting current objectives and portfolio changes
• Prepare meeting materials including financial plans, investment summaries, and performance reports; attend client meetings and capture action items
• Coordinate with external partners including custodians, investment managers, estate attorneys, and tax professionals
• Interface with external investment managers to gather information and track investment activity in alignment with client planning goals
• Collaborate with Client Service Associates and other team members to ensure seamless operational and administrative execution
• Monitor client accounts for unusual activity and uphold strict confidentiality and fiduciary standards
• Ensure full adherence to compliance, documentation, and procedural requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of financial services experience, ideally in a high‑net‑worth or ultra‑high‑net‑worth environment
• Familiarity with holistic financial planning concepts including tax, estate, retirement, and risk management
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Collaborative, team‑oriented approach to client service
• Coachable and adaptable mindset with a genuine interest in the fiduciary, planning‑first model
• Long‑term commitment to growing along an advisor career track
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Willingness to pursue the CFP designation as part of career development

• CFP in progress or actively pursuing
• Experience with major custodial platforms
• Experience with modern CRM, financial planning, performance reporting, or document management software
• Background at another fee‑only or independent RIA
• Fluency in estate planning, tax planning, and alternative investment terminology

• Base salary: $100,000k+ depending on experience
• Annual bonus: 10-20% of base
• Revenue share: 20% in perpetuity on any client relationships introduced to the firm
• 20 days PTO (combined sick and vacation)
• Medical insurance with firm covering approximately 90% of premiums; high‑deductible plan with employer‑funded HRA covering the deductible
• Dental insurance
• Fertility and family planning benefit
• Parental leave:
• Gym and wellness benefit
• Annual employee retreat, holiday party, and regular team events
• Long‑term equity ownership opportunity available at senior advisor level