Associate Financial Advisor

Leading Financial Advisory Firm

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of relevant experience in financial planning, wealth management, tax preparation, estate planning, or brokerage operations
  • Proficient in financial planning software
  • Quick learner of new concepts and software
  • Strong communication skills and a solid work ethic
  • Ability to identify and meet client needs
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Experience working from home while maintaining professionalism

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial planning and advanced planning support using NaviPlan
  • Assist with tax planning and preparation
  • Support investment operations and brokerage activities
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Understand and align with clients' financial goals
  • Stay updated on financial market trends and regulatory changes
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan after 1 year
  • Mentorship and learning opportunities
  • Firm-sponsored CFP prep course and testing
  • Supportive working environment for professional growth
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced, highly ethical, intellectually curious Associate Advisor who can step into a trusted role and relieve the firm principal of at least one significant dimension of the practice. Depending on the candidate's background, this role could emphasize financial planning, tax planning and preparation, divorce financial analysis, investment operations, client service, or brokerage/advisory account support.

This position is hybrid and our office is in Los Gatos, CA

Benefits:
  • Starting salary of $120,000 - $150,000 based on experience and credentials
  • 401(k) after 1 year
  • Mentorship and learning opportunities
  • Firm-sponsored CFP prep-course and testing
  • Great working environment with professional growth opportunities.

Primary Duties:
  • Financial planning and advanced planning support using NaviPlan
  • Tax planning and assist with tax preparation
  • Assist with investment operations and brokerage support
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients
  • Understand clients' financial goals and preferences
  • Stay informed on financial market trends and regulatory changes
  • Adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies, conducting due diligence on prospective clients and implementing risk mitigation measures

Qualifications:
  • 3 years of experience in financial planning, wealth management, tax prep, estate planning, divorce financial analysis or brokerage/advisory operations
  • Experience with financial planning software
  • Ability to learn new concepts and software packages quickly
  • Independently motivated, have excellent communication skills and have a strong work ethic
  • Ability to identify, meet, and follow through with client's needs and requirements
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organized and strong time management skills
  • Experience/ability to work from home while maintaining a professional setting

Qualified candidates will start the process by having a 15-30 minute zoom interview conducted by our consultant who is the hiring manager for this position. If there is ground to move forward, you will be required to fill out a Career History Form and if you are selected to advance in the process, you will meet with the firm. Qualified candidates will be asked to take assessments.

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