Senior Private Wealth Advisor, Practice Lead

Senior Private Wealth Advisor, Practice Lead (Personal Strategy) - Seattle region at Empower summary: The Senior Private Wealth Advisor, Practice Lead manages high-net-worth client relationships by providing tailored financial advice focused on wealth retention and growth. This role leads a client advisory team to deliver comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and investor education while ensuring a first-class client experience. The position requires significant expertise in wealth management strategies, strong interpersonal skills, and relevant FINRA licensing, with some travel to meet clients in person. Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.The Ideal candidate lives in the Seattle area and is excited to meet with clients in person, if needed.The Senior Private Wealth Advisor, Practice Lead (Personal Strategy) plays a vital role in helping clients achieve long-term financial success by serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for high-net-worth client households. This role is focused on retaining and growing net assets over time by delivering proactive, tailored financial advice through a highly personal and strategic approach. At Empower, our mission is to empower financial freedom for all, and our vision is to transform financial lives through advice, people, and technology. As a Sr. Private Wealth Advisor – Practice Lead, you bring that mission and vision to life—ensuring that every client interaction is Easy, Personal, and Enlightening. This role requires a natural leader, someone who can confidently serve as the lead advisor within a dedicated client practice team, which includes a Wealth Advisor and a Client Experience Specialist. While not a people management position, this role will set the tone for how the team shows up for clients: leading with empathy, clarity, and insight to deliver a first-class experience. This is an opportunity to help build a first-class client experience and make a meaningful impact on the financial lives of the clients we serve. What You Will DoServe as the lead advisor within a dedicated client team, working in close collaboration with a Wealth Advisor and Client Experience Specialist to build lasting relationships with a dedicated book of high net worth Empower clientsProvide a first-in-class client experience servicing needs related to client onboarding, financial planning, and investor education. Collaborate with your advisory team resources to grow and maintain strong long-term relationships with highly valued clientsComprehensive relationship management to be conducted via phone, email, and virtual meetings. Engagement is both proactive and reactive.Retain assets under management and garner additional assets through diligent communication, proactive education, and unfailing responsiveness.Act as liaison between clients & various internal groups/departments within Empower Personal Wealth to serve clients.An ability to clearly explain the ‘Personal Strategy’ investment strategy; recommend, implement, and review investment strategies that align with clients’ risk tolerance and financial objectives, and engage with clients on portfolio, market, and economic discussions.Provide clients with holistic financial planning on a large variety of subjects, including areas such as retirement planning, income optimization, tax-advantaged savings strategies, and education planning. This role will collaborate with Financial Planning Specialists on complex issues or comprehensive financial plans.Effectively coordinate with advisory team and various EPW stakeholders for client-related requests.Willingness and ability to effectively delegate, coach, train, and develop colleagues and resources.Travel required to meet with clients face-to-face and build strong relationships.What You Will BringBachelor’s degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience10+ years related work experience in financial services and client experiencePrevious experience with direct client contact while exhibiting a knowledgeable, professional demeanor is required.FINRA Series 65 requiredFINRA fingerprinting requiredCFP strongly preferredAdvanced knowledge of wealth management strategies, financial planning, tax and income optimization, and estate planningExcellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; detail oriented; able to manage many time-sensitive tasks simultaneously; pro-active self-starter, strong situational awareness and contextual thinking, and strong organizational and presentation skillsExceptional at delivering effective client consultations – always composed, professional, and skilled at establishing trust and building long-term client relationshipsProven ability to navigate multiple client needs, deliver on multi-product goals, and analyze and present investment portfolios to clientsProficient in or ability to quickly learn: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Salesforce, NetX360, and other proprietary and recordkeeping systemsDemonstrated success with high-net-worth clients, complicated planning, NPS, and client retentionWhat Will Set You ApartPrior experience as a high performing Advisor & Planner in the Personal Strategy solution#pjpwWhat we offer youWe offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.Medical, dental, vision and life insuranceRetirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineupTuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yearBusiness-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeansGenerous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar yearPaid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar yearLeave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.Base Salary Range$123,000.00 - $178,350.00The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplaceWe are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. ***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:12-02-2025Want the latest money news and views shaping how we live, work and play? Sign up for Empower’s free newsletter and check out The Currency.Workplace Flexibility: Remote - Must reside within territory Keywords: wealth management, financial advisor, high-net-worth clients, personal strategy, financial planning, investment management, client relationship management, portfolio management, retirement planning, CFP