Private Client Associate- quick path to Financial Advisor!

SolomonEdwards
Akron, OH

Boutique wealth management firm is looking to hire a Private Client Associate. This person will provide full cycle support to Senior Financial Advisors in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, with the goal of ramping up to a standalone advisor role over the next 4-6 months. Huge growth opportunity down the road, including inheriting a book of business, perpetuity of commissions (no cliff dates), and opportunity to earn stock in the company!


Responsibilities include:

  • Provide day-to-day support to the Wealth Advisory team
  • Perform research, collect data, and build client presentations
  • Develop relationships with high net worth clients, establishing trust and rapport in all interactions
  • Attend client meetings and take initiative on follow-up items
  • Partner closely with the firm's external advisors
  • Learn specific financial planning strategies to include estate planning, tax planning, and retirement planning
  • Begin to source and manage an independent book of business after an initial training period


Requirements include:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Prior exposure to wealth management, in either a financial advisor or support role
  • Experience managing a book of business (or closely supporting) is required
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Prior experience interacting with high net worth clients desired
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Desired certifications: CFP, Series 65, Series 66


Position offers a competitive base compensation with a significant increase in total compensation after the initial training/ramp-up period is over.

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