Associate Financial Advisor

Baird$71K — $97K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent.
  • Willing to pursue specialized designations (CFP, CPWA, JD) within one year.
  • Hold SIE and Series 7/66 or Series 7/63/65 licenses.
  • Minimum three years of investment experience in a client-facing role.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze existing and potential investment opportunities to guide decision-making.
  • Create asset allocation studies based on client profiling data.
  • Recommend investment solutions tailored to client needs and constraints.
  • Monitor and adjust investment portfolios as necessary.
  • Prepare detailed client reports on portfolio performance.
  • Maintain models and document trade activity history.
  • Review account performance for accuracy and necessary adjustments.
  • Engage clients/prospects to enhance the Advisor's business opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits designed for work-life balance.
  • Career advancement opportunities available.
  • Support for professional development and education.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Associate Financial Advisor provides specialized services to an individual Financial Advisor to assist in their ability to offer sophisticated wealth management solutions to individuals and families and strategically build the client base. Specialized areas of emphasis include portfolio management and analysis and/or investment analysis.

The Impact You'll Make:
  • Guide the investment decision process by analyzing existing and potential opportunities and aiding in performance analysis and reporting functions.
  • Create asset allocation studies utilizing data collected in the client profiling process.
  • Ensure knowledge of entire investment solution suite and recommend investment solutions to the Financial Advisor or for client use based upon clients' needs and constraints.
  • Monitor portfolios and implement portfolio changes.
  • Prepare client reports for clients.
  • Prepare and maintain models and trade activity history.
  • Review account performance for accuracy and/or calculation adjustments.
  • Aggregate firm holdings for review and monitoring.
  • Preview incoming/existing client policy statements.
  • Trade review: cash variances, limit orders, security activity.
  • Assist in investment of daily cash flows.
  • Operate within the team's client service and wealth management strategy to ensure high quality client service.
  • Engage the client/prospect, frame the discussion, and convey the mission to better position the Advisor for additional business opportunities.
  • Performs other duties and special projects as necessary.

What You'll Bring to Baird:
  • Must have an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent.
  • Must have or be capable of and committed to pursuing and achieving specialized professional designations (i.e., CFP, CPWA, JD) or higher-level education equivalent within one year of assuming the Associate Financial Advisor role.
  • Must hold SIE, Series 7/66 or Series 7/63/65 licenses.
  • Minimum of three years of investment experience in a client facing role.
  • Excellent presentation skills, very strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Proven self-starter, highly motivated, with the ability to work independently.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • $71,800 -$97,100 annual salary range
  • Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or firm profitability
  • You'll have the opportunity to advance your career while enjoying our comprehensive benefits designed for your life, career and future.

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