The Associate Advisor supports the Wealth Advisor in delivering financial, tax, investment, and estate planning for high-net-worth clients. This role reviews paraplanner drafts and builds the planning analysis and models behind Wealth Advisor-led strategies. The Associate Advisor designs tax and estate scenarios from client facts under Wealth Advisor guidance and reviews client tax returns for planning opportunities. The Wealth Advisor reviews all analysis before it reaches a client and owns the recommendation.
Primary Responsibilities: Client Planning & Analysis - Review paraplanner drafts for accuracy and completeness before they move to the Wealth Advisor.
- Review client facts, assumptions, and goals to prepare a first draft of tax planning strategies and opportunities for consideration.
- Design and model income tax and estate planning scenarios from client facts under the guidance of the Wealth Advisor.
- Review client tax returns to identify planning opportunities, errors, and overall financial positioning.
- Spot errors and planning opportunities in analysis and propose fixes to the Wealth Advisor.
- Contribute technical insights, ask questions, and show hunger to learn during internal case preparation and planning discussions.
Meeting Support- Build analysis exhibits for Wealth Advisor presentations.
- Attend client meetings to support the Wealth Advisor and explain assumptions as needed.
Collaboration (Internal & External)- Agree on strategy with the Wealth Advisor and work with the Wealth Advisor and paraplanners on case preparation.
- Coordinate with CPAs and EPAs on assigned items.
- Answer team questions about own assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: - Strong understanding of financial, tax, and estate planning principles and documentation.
- Proficient in Salesforce, financial planning software, Excel, and Outlook. Proficient means you build scenario models in Excel and run planning software without help.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptability and transparency in fast-paced, client-focused environments.
- Hunger to learn and grow in the role, with willingness to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external professionals while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (required).
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation (strongly preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in wealth management.
- Proficient with Excel, Outlook, and Salesforce.
- Life & Health license in the State of CA (optional).
Competencies:- Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Client Orientation
Pay Information:This position is exempt and is paid according to the laws of the State of California or if remote the state in which the selected candidate resides. The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $116,000 USD per year. We are required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
