Associate Wealth Advisor

Associate Wealth Advisor-RIA Firm

• Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead advisor on client relationships in the range of 1-2million AUM.

• Explain to clients all financial planning topics which include but are not limited to retirement, tax, estate, insurance, education, charitable planning, asset protection planning, and elder care.
• Analyze financial documents, prepare financial plan summaries using the firm's financial planning software, and present recommendations to clients.
• Coordinate and manage projects and tasks assigned across Client Service and Investment Management teams while taking ultimate responsibility for quality control of client deliverables.
• Prepare meeting recaps, take ownership of follow-up items, and proactively schedule client meetings.
• Establish a leadership role with clients' attorneys, CPAs, and outside advisors to coordinate client needs.
• Expertise in portfolio construction utilizing firm investment models and sleeves.
• Monitor financial markets, client investments, and continually stay abreast of changes to SFMG model portfolios.
• Ability to present economic concepts, explain their impact on clients' portfolios, and answer client questions about their investments.
• Manage the process of rebalancing client portfolios, tax loss harvesting trades, and any other trades necessary to raise or invest cash.

• Basic understanding of alternative investments including Private Credit, Private Real Estate, and Private Equity.

• Team Responsibilities

• Work closely with and take direction from, Team Lead, who will manage activities and delegate responsibilities while providing ongoing guidance and support.

• Actively contribute to team goals and success.

• Provide consistent and constructive feedback to other team members.

• Firm Responsibilities

• Personal alignment with firms Core Values.

• Understand and support the firm's vision, mission, and strategy.
• Adhere to firm's investment approach.
• Actively involved in firm committees (Investment, Wealth Management, etc.).

• Participate in firm task forces as needed.

• Growth Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of financial planning, client management and investment management strategies.

• Contribute to the growth of the firm by attracting new clients and identifying opportunities to retain and grow existing relationships.
• Consistent development and mastery of technical skills including complex financial planning, investment, tax, estate, retirement, and insurance topics.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with industry centers of influence and key partners.

Core Qualities & Values:

• Cultural Fit:

• Alignment with the firm's values, mission, and culture.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, diversity and opportunity.
• Team first mentality – put the team and firm's priorities and results above one's own priorities and results.
• Ability to disagree constructively.
• Be involved and engaged as a passionate team member. Actively contribute to team goals and success.
• Provide consistent and constructive feedback to other team members professionals through thoughtful mentorship.
• Represent the firm by dressing like an Advisor, acting like an Advisor, and representing the brand well.

• Service, Integrity and Ethics:

• Firm commitment to passionately protecting the clients' best interest.

• Provide exceptional client service by anticipating needs, exceeding expectations, being detail oriented, and committing to continuous improvement and excellence.
• Maintain objectivity and transparency in all client interactions.
• Uphold unquestionable ethical standards and integrity.

• Leadership Skills:

• Proven leadership capabilities within the firm or in previous roles.

• Ability to inspire, motivate, provide feedback to, and guide others effectively.
• Capable of effectively receiving and implementing feedback.
• Demonstrated discipline and accountability to drive tasks and initiatives forward.

• Intellectual Curiosity and Continuous Learning:

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, innovation and ongoing improvement within the firm or in previous roles.

• Community Involvement:

• Active involvement in community and philanthropic activities.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 1 years serving clients as the lead advisor, 3+ years in client facing capacity.
• Bachelor's Degree at a four-year college
• CFP is required.
• Financial planning software (eMoney), CRM technology (XLR8/Salesforce), portfolio management software (Orion), calendaring software, or other related software packages.