Job Description

As one of San Diego’s premier independent Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firms, we deliver sophisticated financial strategies built on data, not opinion. Our team is highly motivated, and we’ve experienced significant exponential growth that will continue until we reach our goal of being a multi-billion-dollar firm. Our clients trust us to bring clarity, discipline, and insight into their financial journey, and our team delivers that experience with excellence every day. Our culture is defined by every individual being high-performing, mission-driven and who strives to play a key role in delivering a “Knock Your Socks Off” client experience.

We’re seeking a Wealth Manager- a CFP professional who demonstrates high quality service for clients. This role services as the primary relationship contact for a specific client set, nurturing the long-term needs of firm clients, actively participating in the advanced planning process and providing support to our Senior Advisors. This will be the first advisor role within our Essential Wealth Services group and will be a critical player in our continued growth. You will provide consistent, accurate and timely results with research, meeting preparation, meeting attendance, reporting, analysis, as well as input and management of the financial plan. In addition to the technical mastery, you will anticipate needs, resolve problems, and follow through on agreed upon deliverables.

You will follow the highest standard of business and professional ethics, as well as legal and regulatory requirements. You are an excellent communicator that can grasp others’ needs and develop remarkable ways to fulfill them. You can move through your work efficiently while recognizing that the detailed work in our business is critical. You have enough experience and/or common sense to know that the first answer isn’t always the right one and you are incredibly resourceful and thoughtful in all your interactions. You are going to be tech savvy, an adopter of change and always willing to help. You are naturally curious, love organization and detail work. You are proactive and able to help clients and the Senior Advisors steer clear of landmines. This role is ideal for individuals who have experience independently running some client meetings or co-contributing alongside a Senior Advisor, who are ready to advance to managing their own set of client relationships.

Responsibilities & Activities

• Engage directly with clients to understand their financial objectives and concerns; effectively manage the client relationship and show accountability for retention
• Prepare well-polished documentation and presentation materials for meetings
• Attend and participate in meetings with existing clients
• Work in conjunction with the Senior Advisors to deliver services to clients
• Work with team to ensure all actions for clients are tracked and completed utilizing firm processes and procedures
• Assist with initiatives focused on value-add content delivered to clients
• Communicate and follow up regularly with clients, developing strong relationships and rapport with clients
• Coordinate financial plan development, including initial financial plan data entry, development and working with advisory team to develop recommendations; continuous monitoring of plan and any necessary changes
• Create quarterly and/or annual client summaries of net worth, estate distribution, insurance, income tax, cash flow projections, and investments
• Record meeting notes on topics covered, changes in client needs, and action items, and ensure all follow ups are summarized and scheduled in the contact management system
• Other special projects to support firm-wide process improvement and capabilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, financial planning, or a related field
• 2+ years of progressive client-facing experience in investment management, wealth management or financial planning with demonstrated ability to develop and manage plans and client relationships at many levels
• CFP® designation highly preferred, or ability to obtain CFP® designation within 6 months of start date
• Familiar with Orion, eMoney, Salesforce, Schwab preferred, and/or other industry-specific platforms Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication skills and a sense of urgency
• Excellent customer service and administrative abilities
• Can-do attitude, enthusiastic, and a strong aptitude for learning
• The ability to effectively prioritize workloads and complete tasks within well-defined guidelines and time constraints is essential
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical given the nature of paperwork, processes, and work, upon which both clients and the advisory team depend
• This person is an intelligent, analytical thinker with the ability to draw on a range of resources to ensure a high-quality outcomes across the position's responsibilities
• Uncompromising integrity
• Intellectual curiosity about technology and awareness of current trends
• Superior initiative and ability to maintain high levels of personal accountability
• Capacity for independence and self-motivation in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, deadline-focused, and positive attitude
• Collaborative team player who believes in relentless customer satisfaction