Brighton Jones

Senior Family Wealth Advisor - Seattle

Brighton Jones$130K — $300K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree with CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) or CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING (CPA) designation.
  • Over 6 years of experience in financial or estate planning, preferably within wealth management.
  • Expertise in estate, tax, retirement, insurance, investment, and cash flow planning.
  • Demonstrated commitment to integrity in all activities.
  • Highly organized with strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage heavy workloads and multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Personal CFO for clients, enhancing their financial and life planning.
  • Utilize both internal and external resources to meet diverse client financial objectives.
  • Communicate Brighton Jones' value proposition to attract new clients.
  • Develop relationships with legal and accounting professionals to drive business opportunities.
  • Represent the company at public speaking engagements and industry events.
  • Oversee a collaborative service team to ensure high client retention and satisfaction.
  • Contribute to business development by supporting the sales process and generating client referrals.

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
  • 401(k) with a 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation.
  • Equity ownership opportunities available to all employees.
  • Minimum of 3 weeks PTO starting on day 1, plus additional flexible time off.
  • Reimbursement for required training, certifications, and licensing.
Full Job Description
Your Role:

  • Acts as a Personal CFO for existing clients and new clients; leads the client relationship, delivers an exceptional experience, and designs, implements and manages the wealth management plan that supports their passions and purpose - their "Life Plan".
  • Leverages internal and external resources to achieve client objectives in such areas as Investment Management, Cash Flow Planning, Multigenerational Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management, and Philanthropic Planning.
  • Communicates our unique value proposition to prospective clients and works to establish Brighton Jones as their trusted financial advisor.
  • Develop and expand relationships with centers of influence, such as attorneys and CPAs, resulting in additional business opportunities
  • Creates opportunities and represents Brighton Jones at public speaking events including community events, industry events, etc..
  • Leads a local service team with deep collaboration to ensure client retention and satisfaction is high with a relentless focus on remarkable service.
  • Support Business Development team in new client acquisition through participation in the sales process and generates referrals from existing clients.
  • Support Brighton Jones' mission by using objectivity, creativity and passion to help our clients, colleagues and community members "live richer lives".
  • Provide teammates with timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; develop employees to their fullest potential and provide challenging opportunities that enhance career growth.
  • Assist with development and presentation of training programs including coaching of team members on financial planning strategies.


Your Experience:

  • Candidates must have a four-year degree and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) OR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING (CPA) designation.
  • 6+ years in financial and/or estate planning related work, preferably at a professional financial services company or wealth management firm.
  • Expertise in estate, tax, retirement, insurance, investment, and cash flow/capital needs planning analysis.
  • Unquestioned commitment to integrity in personal and professional activities.
  • Highly motivated with ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-starter by nature.
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, communication and presentation skills.
  • Able to manage heavy workloads and projects, many on a time-sensitive basis, as well as interacting with tight-knit team of professionals with a range of financial and tax activities.
  • This role is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position. We are a work from office culture with flexibility.


Compensation:

  • Pay: $130,000 - $300,000 per year


  • Variable Compensation: Eligible for discretionary year-end profit sharing, Restricted Equity Units granted at hire, and an expedited opportunity to convert to Partner status at vest.


Ownership & Financial Wellbeing
  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation
  • Equity ownership opportunities for every employee
  • New Business Incentive Program
  • Generous employee referral bonus
  • Cell phone data reimbursement
  • Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members


Time & Flexibility
  • Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1
  • Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays
  • Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching
  • Heavily subsidized transit


Growth & Development
  • 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues
  • Personal career development plans
  • Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees)
  • Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training
  • Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend


Connection & Community
  • Quarterly team-building events
  • Regular social events
  • Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups


Family & Milestones
  • Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent)
  • Adoption benefits
  • Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years


Visa Sponsorship: Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for the position offered. Accordingly, we are unable to hire individuals who require, or will require, employment visa sponsorship either now or in the future.

About Brighton Jones

Brighton Jones is a wealth management firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and tax planning services to individuals and families. The company was founded in 1999 by Jon Jones and Charles Brighton, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Brighton Jones has over 250 employees and manages over $6 billion in assets. The company has been recognized as one of the top wealth management firms in the country by publications such as Barron's and Forbes.
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250 employees
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Founded
1999

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