The Associate Wealth Advisor (AWA) is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a planning-centric team of advisors to design, build, and protect the financial dreams of clients. This individual will partner with a Wealth Advisor to care for client relationships by actively participating in the financial planning process to address retirement, risk management, estate, and tax considerations. In addition, this individual will be responsible for managing the database of client information and requests, a resource to articulate our investment philosophy, and organizer of best practices.

Primary Responsibilities

Develops a mastery of Buckingham’s evidence-based investment philosophy.  Resource for other AWAs at Buckingham.  Create, edit, and present financial plans through Money Guide Elite, Orion, and Holistiplan.   Creates a personalized Investment Policy Statement and holistic investment strategy for each client. Ability to independently lead client communications and interactions.  Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of trading. Partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve & execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc.  Determine asset allocation based on clients’ needs, willingness & ability to take risk. Diligent recording of client communication and information within client relationship management platform. Serves as the day-to-day contact for client needs and collaborates with team members to ensure the highest level of service. Assist with client billing reviews and collaborate with the billing department to ensure fees are collected in a timely manner. Engages in business planning efforts and actively supports the firm’s strategic priorities.  Ability to meet with clients in person. Some travel may be required. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree 2+ years financial planning experience Series 65 Strong interpersonal communication skills; team-orientated approach  Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts Clean U4 CFP or CFP Candidate preferred

 About Focus Partners Wealth

 Focus Partners Wealth is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, we work with clients at every stage, helping them control their financial future — whether that’s planning for retirement, preparing the next generation, or growing their business. We are dedicated to fostering meaningful growth for our clients. Our team of advisors works collectively to deliver personalized wealth planning strategies across local communities, placing our clients’ values, goals, motivations, and priorities at the heart of everything we do.

Focus Partners Wealth is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply any level of skill or training.

 This position is an Exempt role. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $80-85k.yr. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed and the applicant's skill set.  The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.