Wealth Advisor
Washington Trust Wealth Management is seeking a client-focused and relationship-driven Wealth Advisor to provide comprehensive advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families. This role is centered on helping clients achieve their financial goals through holistic advice, thoughtful planning, and ongoing guidance.
The ideal candidate holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation or Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) credential and brings a strong commitment to fiduciary responsibility and client service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain long-term, trusted relationships with clients by delivering personalized, goals-based financial advice
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial plans, including retirement, estate, tax, insurance, and wealth transfer strategies
- Conduct regular client reviews and proactively adjust plans based on life events, market changes, and evolving goals
- Serve as the primary contact for clients, providing ongoing counsel and education
- Partner with internal specialists (trust, tax, investment, planning and estate professionals) to deliver integrated wealth solutions
- Work collaboratively with Wealth Administrators and Associates to ensure client service standards are met
- Guide clients through complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence
- Maintain data on clients in system of record and CRM.
Qualifications
- CFP® designation and/or CTFA credential required (or in progress with a defined timeline to completion)
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial planning, wealth advisory, trust services, or related field
- Strong knowledge of financial planning disciplines, including retirement, estate, tax, and fiduciary strategies
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain client relationships
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service and putting clients' best interests first
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth clients
- Familiarity with financial planning tools and CRM systems
What Sets You Apart
- Passion for helping clients achieve long-term financial well-being
- Strong emotional intelligence and relationship management skills
- Ability to integrate planning strategies with trust and fiduciary considerations
- Clear communicator who can simplify complex financial concepts
- Proactive and service-oriented mindset
Compensation
The good-faith, reasonable base salary range for this role is $125,000-$175,000. Actual compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. This role may be eligible for an annual bonus and includes a comprehensive benefits package
Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare benefits, paid time-off, work-life program, and a 401(k) plan. We believe employees who are valued, recognized, rewarded and empowered, will achieve personal and professional growth. Apply today and find out why we have been voted one of the Best Places to Work in Rhode Island since 2011!
