Job Description

Job Description

ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL ADVISOR

NEW YORK CITY

SALARY = $97,000 to $142,000 depending on experience

Note: A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is REQUIRED! for this position.

Please direct any correspondence to Transcend Practice Management, a consulting firm which is handling the first few rounds of screening for this position.

The best and brightest advisors always have choices in the wealth management arena. Working with us – a rapidly growing private financial planning and wealth management firm - is an investment in your future that will reap rewards for years to come.

Founded more than 40 years ago, our firm started as a dream with a commitment to provide a safe, equitable space for the gay, lesbian, and allied community to have access to professional, high-quality financial advice and investment services.

A lot has changed since our founding, but one thing has not: our commitment to provide relationship-based financial planning and investment management for the LGBTQ+ community and those who share our values. We are experts in the unique financial, tax, and legal needs of unmarried couples. As time has gone by, we have seen a wider spectrum of people seeking out our firm to explore their financial journeys. Our mission is to partner with clients to make sound financial decisions and build life-long relationships. By trusting us with their wealth, clients are trusting us with their future and with their peace of mind.

Our team is friendly and welcoming. We work collaboratively to create opportunities through relationships, helping people lead fulfilling lives. We share a passion for serving clients and our community. The office culture is relaxed without sacrificing the quality of results. We value independence and maintain the highest professional standards as an independent financial firm.

We are excited to have an opportunity to welcome a new Associate Financial Advisor to our team! As an Associate Financial Advisor , you will have an integral role, working with all advisors, client service professionals, support personnel, and directly with clients. Our Core Values are displayed by someone who…

1. Is amiable and equable
2. Treats everyone with respect
3. Operates with humility
4. Is reliable
5. Seeks knowledge and growth
6. Has a can-do attitude

Get in touch today so that we can get to know you! You will work with some of the most successful business owners, families, and individuals around. You will provide life-changing support to clients who look to you as a member of the team that advocates for their hopes and dreams.

Ideal candidates for the Associate Financial Advisor role will be relationship-focused and passionate about financial planning. With your ability to establish and nurture long-term client relationships, you will play a vital role in business development and make a valuable contribution to the ongoing growth of the firm. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to assume increasing responsibility for primary relationships as their career unfolds. As you progress along our career track, you will benefit from one-on-one mentorship with team leadership. The next step on the career track for this role is to become a Senior Advisor, providing a fantastic long-term opportunity for the right candidate.

Interested in more details? As an Associate Financial Advisor , you can expect to:

• Develop strong client relationships, understanding and addressing clients’ situations, values, and unique needs while providing an exceptional experience
• Prepare for client meetings, including drafting financial and investment plans
• Create custom spreadsheets for analyzing scenarios and structuring recommendations
• Prepare and present proposals, presentations, and financial plans for clients
• Clearly explain both simple and complex concepts to clients with a range of financial sophistication
• Engage with clients in virtual meetings, in person, by phone, and by email; a significant amount of email writing is required
• Take thorough meeting notes and manage follow-up tasks
• Document all client activities, communications, and presentations in files and systems
• Maintain data and workflows in CRM system
• Perform research and analysis on various client-specific planning issues
• Analyze client’s existing portfolios and develop recommendations
• Develop asset allocation strategies for outside accounts such as 401(k) plans
• Speak knowledgeably about the firm’s custom portfolios
• Identify tax harvesting opportunities
• Review and manage client cash positions
• Assist with prospect development and onboarding new clients

All employees are asked to participate in personal goals and firm-wide initiatives as we continue to grow and constantly improve how we operate in service of our clients.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Four-year college degree, or equivalent work experience
• CFP® designation required
• Successful employment history with a minimum of three+ years of directly related experience
• Able to present and communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively in person and in writing
• Excellent computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with financial planning software such as eMoney or MoneyGuide Pro preferred
• Must be able to provide proof that you are eligible to work legally in the United States.

We welcome a diverse pool of applicants from various backgrounds and urge you to apply to learn more about what we offer and see if it might be an attractive fit for both us and you. We look forward to meeting you!

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Company Description

We welcome a diverse pool of applicants from various backgrounds and urge you to apply to learn more about what our client firm offers and see if it might be an attractive fit. We look forward to meeting you!

Company Description

We welcome a diverse pool of applicants from various backgrounds and urge you to apply to learn more about what our client firm offers and see if it might be an attractive fit. We look forward to meeting you!