Associate Financial Planner

Focus Partners is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join our team! The Associate Wealth Advisor role is an exciting opportunity to work with a planning centric team dedicated to creating personalized wealth advice based on each of our unique clients goals and aspirations. The position involves partnering closely with Wealth Advisors to maintain and enhance client relationships through active participation in the financial planning process. Responsibilities include creating and implementing strategies in retirement, risk management, tax, estate, and investment planning.
Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader.

Develop, revise, and present financial plans through planning software
Ability to create and deliver tax, estate, and insurance planning
Identify advanced planning opportunities and develop internal best practices
Develops a mastery of Focus Partners Wealth’s (FPW) investment philosophy
Create holistic investment strategy for each client, monitor risk tolerance over time as needed
Partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc.
Mastery of technology stack offered, including CRM system and custodian websites
Resource and collaboration with other Associate Wealth Advisors (AWAs)
Diligent recording of client communication and information within client relationship management platform
Complete client billing reviews and ensure compliance for the advisory team
Lead the development of financial planning recommendations to clients
Some travel may be required
Bachelor’s Degree
~ 4+ years of financial service experience in wealth management or financial planning
~ CFP or equivalent (ChFC or CPA + PFS) preferred
~ CPA strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience in tax planning and integrating tax strategies into comprehensive financial plans
~ Demonstrated experience working with High Net Worth (HNW) and/or Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients and complex planning needs
~ Proven experience in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning
~ Strong understanding of investment strategies, risk management, tax planning, and estate planning
~ Strong interpersonal skills: with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to clients
~ Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts
~ Proficiency in financial software and tools for modeling and analysis, as well as CRM tools
~ The Associate Wealth Advisor is an exempt position. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Focus Partners is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, Focus Partners supports clients at every stage of life, helping them manage their financial future. Focus Partners uses research-backed investment strategies to create custom-built portfolios and delivers personalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states. Focus Partners is part of Focus, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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