Wealth Advisor

Position SummaryFocus Partners Wealth is seeking a Wealth Advisor. The Wealth Advisor has a passion to serve and will always do the right thing over the easy thing. They serve our clients by putting clients’ needs first and with a sense of urgency. Wealth Advisors take a holistic planning first approach to fulfilling clients’ financial goals. They do this by first listening to and understanding each client’s unique complexities and desires, before acting. The Wealth Advisor will lead a team and model excellence in financial planning knowledge, skill, and team development. They will initiate conversations and coordinate action plans in all aspects of a client’s financial life including goals-based planning, taxation, estate planning, and retirement.Primary ResponsibilitiesLeadershipActively partner with Advisory Leadership team in setting, executing, and evolution of the advisory team’s business plan.Have both a tactical (short term) and strategic (long term) approach to team development and growthEstablishes the optimal client experience and collaborates with team members to ensure the highest level of serviceProvides feedback and opportunities for development of Associate Wealth AdvisorsTakes ownership and accountability for client issues that ariseLeads by example and actively participates in firm initiatives and carries forth the core values of the firmClient ExperienceServe as Primary advisor on 50%+ of client relationshipsProficient in all areas of planning and implementing financial plans for clientsDevelops a mastery of Focus Partner Wealth’s (FPW) investment philosophyActive utilization of FPW’s client experience frameworkConducts Client Discovery and Wealth Planning ConversationsIdentify advanced planning opportunities and develop internal best practicesCreate, edit, and present financial plans through planning softwareCreate a holistic investment strategy for each client, monitor risk tolerance over time as neededPartner with the Portfolio Management team to approve & execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc.Assist with client billing reviews to ensure fees are collected in a timely mannerConsistently document client interactions and manage follow-up using the client relationship management (CRM) platform.The ability to meet with clients in person. Some travel may be requiredBusiness DevelopmentConsistently meets and exceeds revenue and growth goalsDevelops multiple Centers of Influences which are active client referral sourcesAbility to develop new business independently and in a team environmentManage individual and team prospect pipeline, including the onboarding of new clientsQualificationsBachelor's Degree 7+ years of advisory experience in the wealth management industryCFP® or equivalent (ChFC or CPA + PFS) required Proven Business Development Skillset Mastery of investment strategies, risk management, tax planning, and estate planningProven experience in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planningStrong interpersonal communication skills: with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to clientsTeam-oriented approachKnowledge of financial services industry, financial products, and financial planning conceptsClean U4This is an exempt position. The annualized base pay for this role is expected to be $125,000 - $145,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may 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. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.About Focus Financial PartnersFocus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.The following language is for US based roles onlyFor California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found hereFor Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. 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If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.